Comments on: Who comes up with these prices?

By: Paul Pineo

Paul Pineo — Thu, 13 Jan 2005 15:26:52 +0000

Along the lines of the #6 comment, this is a little steep, but I wouldn’t say it is gouging. If the parts cost any less, no one would even bother to sell them. The price also does not reflect the part itself, but also shipping and the costs of holding inventory, which are certainly higher than the part itself. I don’t know any bike shop owners (and I’ve known a few) who roll around in big piles of cash at night….

By: RL

RL — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 15:22:47 +0000

I do support my LBS, that’s why I am buying a bike from them in two weeks. I just don’t support price gouging for little items like that.

By: EvilSov

EvilSov — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:45:16 +0000

Quit being such a tight-ass. Running a bike shop is a tough business with all the bottom-feeding web jackholes out there. Support your local and stop whining.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:25:20 +0000

Try purchasing a roller for a Shimano XTR Rear Derailleur(Ouch)

By: RL

RL — Sun, 09 Jan 2005 23:07:44 +0000

I was called another LBS and the mechanic said he had a few of the bosses laying around and would sell a pair to me for $5.00.
I was really impressed with his help that I might buy my new bike at tgheir shop just because he hooked me up. I plan on buying a Giant Warp or a Raleigh Ram by the end of the month.
With my new bosses, my current bike is up and running.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 09 Jan 2005 00:55:13 +0000

No, I am in Iowa

By: RL

RL — Sat, 08 Jan 2005 02:11:45 +0000

Are you anywhere near Fullerton, California?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 08 Jan 2005 01:42:03 +0000

If you came to the shop I work at, I would have did it for free.