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Old 05-03-20, 08:20 PM
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I have a good relationship with my LBS, and typically special order any non-stocked parts locally. I usually receive them more quickly than i would if ordered online, and don't have to pay shipping charges. Pricing on parts is typically about the same as online pricing, sometimes a bit less, actually. If you do a lot of this type of thing, give your LBS a shot. Shop owners are well aware of online parts distributers and pricing - i simply asked the owner to give me his best price on special orders, and trust that he will do so. If the owner is smart, this is a good low risk way to add revenue to the store, by ordering in parts that will not end up hanging on the wall, will be paid in full promptly, and keep a local customer coming back.
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Old 05-03-20, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Trakhak
One of the things I learned from materials engineers who have posted on this forum is that springs do not fatigue if left under tension. What fatigues springs is going through cycles of tension and release.
I wish that were true but it's not. You can store loaded magazines for some time for example but not forever. There's more than one way for a spring to deform.

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Old 05-03-20, 09:36 PM
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If you have the LBS cut the cables, just let them do the whole job. It is like if I got an oil change for my car and have the dealer drain the oil, but I replace the filter.... probably both of us in the pit.

You may look into a coop that lets you use their tools.

Either you have the tools and knowledge and do it yourself, or you don't and have the shop do it. Actually they should charge you more if you help them.

As for parts, yeah, just get a new brake, or get parts from a coop.
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Old 05-04-20, 05:46 AM
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Cheap price on parts.
Low labor rates.
Service done correctly and quality advice.

Pick two.
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Old 05-04-20, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Papa Tom
I THINK I have that exact bar, with the shifters intact. However, mine is also a little rusty. Nothing that can't be sanded out, though. Let me know if you want them. It's probably only worth it if you have another reason to cross over the Sound.
Is the bar that you have painted or chrome? SRAM MRX shifters?

While I don't have a reason to cross the sound at the moment, that doesn't mean I won't be in that general vicinity not too far down the road...
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Old 05-08-20, 06:40 PM
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Sorry, ember. I need to subscribe to this thread right after I send this post. That way I won't miss any more of your responses.

Truthfully, I need to look at the bar again to answer your question. It's dark and rainy out tonight and there are raccoons having a party in my yard, so if you're not in a hurry, I will do this tomorrow!
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Old 05-13-20, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Papa Tom
Sorry, ember. I need to subscribe to this thread right after I send this post. That way I won't miss any more of your responses.

Truthfully, I need to look at the bar again to answer your question. It's dark and rainy out tonight and there are raccoons having a party in my yard, so if you're not in a hurry, I will do this tomorrow!
First setting I look for when I join a forum is auto-subscribe to threads I post in. lol
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Old 05-13-20, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ember1205
First setting I look for when I join a forum is auto-subscribe to threads I post in. lol
Is there a setting for that here in the bike forums?
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Old 05-13-20, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Papa Tom
Is there a setting for that here in the bike forums?
Seems like there is, if I reply to a thread, I automatically get responses. The best way to get notified if they quote you when they reply, then I get a message that I have been quoted.
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Old 05-13-20, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RH Clark
Yes,I live in the boonies and would love to support my local shop but their current virus policy makes that impossible, so I wish them well but whatever happens is on them because they are more cautious, or whatever than the law requires.
Impossible or difficult? I understand that the whole thing is a hassle, but having a young (41 year old, trim, athletic) colleague succumb in two days gets your attention. And allow me to put this into perspective, as an older than 60 fellow. The LBS owner might be perfectly fine with risking their own health staying open to help customers, but what if that owner has an older, or sicker mom, data, uncle, aunt, brother, sister, spouse who is at lethal risk? Not asking you give up any deeply held convictions here, and if they're sitting in their shop with a loaded 12 gauge and the doors and windows duck-tape sealed your point is quite cogent. But if they're asking you to wear a mask just saying you might show your quality by showing some tolerance and understanding.

In this case, it costs you nearly nothing to call them up, tell them what you want, and ask if they can help. Then you can judge if you want to work with them.
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If you need parts out of the 90’s for your GT Outpost, Google GT brochures, see what it had, and look on eBay.

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Old 05-14-20, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 70sSanO
If you need parts out of the 90’s for your GT Outpost, Google GT brochures, see what it had, and look on eBay.

John
Thanks. I also use the Bicycle Blue Book.
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Old 05-14-20, 05:48 AM
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Check on craigslist,you should get a good bargain there.
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Old 05-14-20, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Papa Tom
Is there a setting for that here in the bike forums?
Yes.

User CP (User Control Panel) link on the top left, then scroll down until you see "Options" on the left and click that. Scroll down the page to the section that says "Default Thread Subscription Mode" and set the drop-down to "Instant e-mail notification" to get an email right away (other options to determine how often you wish to be notified by default). When you create a new thread or respond to an existing one, this is how you will be subscribed to it.
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Originally Posted by Papa Tom
Thanks. I also use the Bicycle Blue Book.
I don’t know if Bikepedia is still around. At one time it was a really good source. The other thing is that someone doesn’t have to follow the exact year/model.

Old parts can sometimes be odd. I was looking to pick up an older less expensive MTB rear derailleur and figured I’d look at an LX, turns out I found a similar XT for less. Part of the fun is the hunt.

The LBS has changed a lot over the years; probably out of necessity. Gone are the days of the old owner who was an encyclopedia, or scavenging around the shop and maybe finding something cool in a bargain bin. Most are like boutiques these days. I rarely step foot in one anymore.

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