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07-30-21, 09:52 AM
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07-30-21, 09:52 AM
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Do you use the Park Tool magnet gizmo?
07-30-21, 09:54 AM
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07-30-21, 09:56 AM
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07-30-21, 09:57 AM
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07-30-21, 09:57 AM
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07-30-21, 09:57 AM
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dropped my bike off at my LBS for the new BB last friday. Called them all week and could never get anyone on the phone. Not a big deal since I’m at work, but I started having thoughts that maybe my bike was dropped or something. Just got them on the phone, still hasn’t been worked on, hopeful completion date tomorrow.
Was in Milwaukee last night, and was woken up by tornado alarms on my phone. Didn’t even know that was a thing. Turned it off and rolled back over, but then this hellish alarm noise outside started, making the threat more real. I realized I didn’t know what to do. We don’t have tornados where I am from, so I sat by the window waiting for a cow to fly by.
Was in Milwaukee last night, and was woken up by tornado alarms on my phone. Didn’t even know that was a thing. Turned it off and rolled back over, but then this hellish alarm noise outside started, making the threat more real. I realized I didn’t know what to do. We don’t have tornados where I am from, so I sat by the window waiting for a cow to fly by.
07-30-21, 09:57 AM
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07-30-21, 09:59 AM
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dropped my bike off at my LBS for the new BB last friday. Called them all week and could never get anyone on the phone. Not a big deal since I’m at work, but I started having thoughts that maybe my bike was dropped or something. Just got them on the phone, still hasn’t been worked on, hopeful completion date tomorrow.
Was in Milwaukee last night, and was woken up by tornado alarms on my phone. Didn’t even know that was a thing. Turned it off and rolled back over, but then this hellish alarm noise outside started, making the threat more real. I realized I didn’t know what to do. We don’t have tornados where I am from, so I sat by the window waiting for a cow to fly by.
Was in Milwaukee last night, and was woken up by tornado alarms on my phone. Didn’t even know that was a thing. Turned it off and rolled back over, but then this hellish alarm noise outside started, making the threat more real. I realized I didn’t know what to do. We don’t have tornados where I am from, so I sat by the window waiting for a cow to fly by.
07-30-21, 10:03 AM
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And since you're in Wisconsin you should probably try to work beer into the equation somehow
07-30-21, 10:31 AM
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If you don't have basement access, there's not much else you can do, but they say to stay away from windows. Motel bathrooms are often safe these days, sometimes the closet is better.
And since you're in Wisconsin you should probably try to work beer into the equation somehow
And since you're in Wisconsin you should probably try to work beer into the equation somehow
I would be more interested in the Cheese then the beer. Only stayed a short night, starting the long journey home.
07-30-21, 10:33 AM
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07-30-21, 10:40 AM
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07-30-21, 10:50 AM
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You think this message will generate some buzz? I just got it in my inbox:
BikesDirect.com
CEO SAYS:
CHANGES COMING
AUGUST 1st
Happy Friday! Hello and thank you for being a valued customer. We hope this email finds you well.
We are writing to update you with some important changes coming August 1st.
Everyone at Bikesdirect.com works very hard to bring the best bicycles at the best possible prices. Our CEO who has always fought hard against price increases. The entire bicycle industry has been raising prices. Due to skyrocketing materials costs, parts shortages, container, freight and shipping charges we cannot absorb anymore.
Why is the entire bike industry raising prices up to 30% or more? Container transport costs are a large factor in addition to higher parts costs. Before the pandemic, transporting one container was $3,000 to $5,000. Each holds 300 to 350 bikes. That is about $17 per bike. Recently, prices skyrocketed to $21,000. That is $70 per bike.
https://gcaptain.com/2021-container-rates-surge/
https://tamebay.com/2021/07/the-ship...come-down.html
The entire bike industry has already been raising prices up to 30%. Starting August 1st, Bikesdirect.com will be raising prices of many bikes.
For over 20 years Bikesdirect.com continues to be the largest American family owned online bike retailer. Our deals will continue to be the best bang for buck anywhere even after August 1st.
BikesDirect.com
CEO SAYS:
CHANGES COMING
AUGUST 1st
Happy Friday! Hello and thank you for being a valued customer. We hope this email finds you well.
We are writing to update you with some important changes coming August 1st.
Everyone at Bikesdirect.com works very hard to bring the best bicycles at the best possible prices. Our CEO who has always fought hard against price increases. The entire bicycle industry has been raising prices. Due to skyrocketing materials costs, parts shortages, container, freight and shipping charges we cannot absorb anymore.
Why is the entire bike industry raising prices up to 30% or more? Container transport costs are a large factor in addition to higher parts costs. Before the pandemic, transporting one container was $3,000 to $5,000. Each holds 300 to 350 bikes. That is about $17 per bike. Recently, prices skyrocketed to $21,000. That is $70 per bike.
https://gcaptain.com/2021-container-rates-surge/
https://tamebay.com/2021/07/the-ship...come-down.html
The entire bike industry has already been raising prices up to 30%. Starting August 1st, Bikesdirect.com will be raising prices of many bikes.
For over 20 years Bikesdirect.com continues to be the largest American family owned online bike retailer. Our deals will continue to be the best bang for buck anywhere even after August 1st.
07-30-21, 10:50 AM
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07-30-21, 10:52 AM
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07-30-21, 10:54 AM
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You think this message will generate some buzz? I just got it in my inbox:
BikesDirect.com
CEO SAYS:
CHANGES COMING
AUGUST 1st
Happy Friday! Hello and thank you for being a valued customer. We hope this email finds you well.
We are writing to update you with some important changes coming August 1st.
Everyone at Bikesdirect.com works very hard to bring the best bicycles at the best possible prices. Our CEO who has always fought hard against price increases. The entire bicycle industry has been raising prices. Due to skyrocketing materials costs, parts shortages, container, freight and shipping charges we cannot absorb anymore.
Why is the entire bike industry raising prices up to 30% or more? Container transport costs are a large factor in addition to higher parts costs. Before the pandemic, transporting one container was $3,000 to $5,000. Each holds 300 to 350 bikes. That is about $17 per bike. Recently, prices skyrocketed to $21,000. That is $70 per bike.
https://gcaptain.com/2021-container-rates-surge/
https://tamebay.com/2021/07/the-ship...come-down.html
The entire bike industry has already been raising prices up to 30%. Starting August 1st, Bikesdirect.com will be raising prices of many bikes.
For over 20 years Bikesdirect.com continues to be the largest American family owned online bike retailer. Our deals will continue to be the best bang for buck anywhere even after August 1st.
BikesDirect.com
CEO SAYS:
CHANGES COMING
AUGUST 1st
Happy Friday! Hello and thank you for being a valued customer. We hope this email finds you well.
We are writing to update you with some important changes coming August 1st.
Everyone at Bikesdirect.com works very hard to bring the best bicycles at the best possible prices. Our CEO who has always fought hard against price increases. The entire bicycle industry has been raising prices. Due to skyrocketing materials costs, parts shortages, container, freight and shipping charges we cannot absorb anymore.
Why is the entire bike industry raising prices up to 30% or more? Container transport costs are a large factor in addition to higher parts costs. Before the pandemic, transporting one container was $3,000 to $5,000. Each holds 300 to 350 bikes. That is about $17 per bike. Recently, prices skyrocketed to $21,000. That is $70 per bike.
https://gcaptain.com/2021-container-rates-surge/
https://tamebay.com/2021/07/the-ship...come-down.html
The entire bike industry has already been raising prices up to 30%. Starting August 1st, Bikesdirect.com will be raising prices of many bikes.
For over 20 years Bikesdirect.com continues to be the largest American family owned online bike retailer. Our deals will continue to be the best bang for buck anywhere even after August 1st.
07-30-21, 10:55 AM
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dropped my bike off at my LBS for the new BB last friday. Called them all week and could never get anyone on the phone. Not a big deal since I’m at work, but I started having thoughts that maybe my bike was dropped or something. Just got them on the phone, still hasn’t been worked on, hopeful completion date tomorrow.
Was in Milwaukee last night, and was woken up by tornado alarms on my phone. Didn’t even know that was a thing. Turned it off and rolled back over, but then this hellish alarm noise outside started, making the threat more real. I realized I didn’t know what to do. We don’t have tornados where I am from, so I sat by the window waiting for a cow to fly by.
Was in Milwaukee last night, and was woken up by tornado alarms on my phone. Didn’t even know that was a thing. Turned it off and rolled back over, but then this hellish alarm noise outside started, making the threat more real. I realized I didn’t know what to do. We don’t have tornados where I am from, so I sat by the window waiting for a cow to fly by.
07-30-21, 10:58 AM
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If you don't have basement access, there's not much else you can do, but they say to stay away from windows. Motel bathrooms are often safe these days, sometimes the closet is better.
And since you're in Wisconsin you should probably try to work beer into the equation somehow
And since you're in Wisconsin you should probably try to work beer into the equation somehow
07-30-21, 11:01 AM
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I am guessing they may have to tone down the rhetoric. Maybe now the deal of the decade rather than the DEAL OF THE CENTURY!!
07-30-21, 11:02 AM
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We live in a hotbed of tornado activity, so we get the warnings a lot during the spring. We don't have a basement, and only three rooms on the first floor without windows. But, two of those are bathrooms with mirrors and the other is the kitchen pantry with cans and glass stuff. It's always a toss up as to whether I'd rather get impaled with broken mirror pieces or beat to death with canned goods if a tornado should hit us.
07-30-21, 11:03 AM
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07-30-21, 11:04 AM
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07-30-21, 11:17 AM
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07-30-21, 11:19 AM
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