Wasn't there a bicycle shop owner on here? The local shop I deal with doesn't speak Specialized and I'm in need of a few parts. Also need some Shimano stuff, and if I have to deal with a shop that's not my local, I'd rather support someone in the community. Thanks.
You might be thinking of Gary. Cant for the life of me remeber his beeb name. Glad I could help tho. Lol
@tecknojoe connected the dots to his brother, who has a shop. I have some Specialized questions and I need some Specialized parts and some Shimano bits. Trying to send money in motorcycle circles if I can't support local.
the bits are the best part. i was curious about specifics hehe. the gf is in the market for a new bike and shes almost settled on the '18 Ruby. i love bike shopping w/ her.
Something tells me not many of you are riding bmx? Got Rays MTB close by and got back into it in my late 20s. Tore my shoulder up real bad a few years ago but it's literally 15mins away so I can' resist. For those that don't know (which I'm sure is most)
Ive wanted to visit Rays for awhile. Then a couple years ago I just happened to meet the guy down at Santos. He told us he had sold the shop and was helping the MTB club in Ocala construct new obstacles on the trails. Thats his thing... he loves sketching/building unique features. (and he hates the cold!)
I sell Shimano, but not Specialized. I'm in a beach town and the majority of my business is beach bikes. Very little road, some hybrid . I might be able to get what you need, but shipping costs might make it easier to deal with a local shop.
For others interested, pm me and I'll get you connected with him. He's a rider and supports my racing. Since bicycles and racers naturally go together we help a lot of people get what they need for training. He sells used and new specialized, pivot, santa cruz, and can get whatever nice parts you need. I get nothing from it, I just like to see people get nice stuff to ride.
Sounds like your not up to speed here. Ray bought the place back from Trek although they still have their hands in it in some way. But the real nasty update is Ray was in a bad crash about a month ago. Paralyzed from the chest down last I heard. Sucks because he was a cool dude. Well still is but got dealt a bad hand.
(in my Chip Chipperson voice...) tss tss... What's so special about 'em? Are they like super secret parts or sumtin'?