LBS To The Rescue

[GameBent]

So I have been searching for the last month for 1 1/8 inch threadless Schwinn-style Springer forks at a decent price. The only ones available are from Sunlite, and their website is under reconstruction. Only a few places carry them, and they have the nerve to charge $60 or more plus shipping and tax when the same ones with threaded steerer tubes run $30-$40.
My LBS (Bernie's Bikes in OB) doesn't carry them, but said they would check with their Sunlite rep the next time they see them. Well, it looks like I can get the same forks from them for $40 plus tax and no shipping charge. They will be here in two days.
Yet another reason to support your LBS!!

 

[Ratfink1962]

Our LBS (Tom Sawyer's) is awesome! Alan the owner is Rat friendly and supports the local bike scene and events. I went tonight and picked up a box of 75 stainless spokes and nipples.... this was after he calculated my spoke length on his computer, a couple of cotters for a 3 piece crank, and he even hooked me up with a set of bearings to replace the crunchy ones in the bottom bracket of my Indian bike. Of course I didnt have the proper tool to take it apart, No problem... he zipped it apart right on the spot! then measured to make sure I got the right size bearings. Out the door for less than $50 WOW :shock: :shock: 8) 8)

Its getting to the point that I dont even search the internet for stuff anymore, I just go see Alan at Tom Sawyer's.

 

[Bicyclerick]

Alan is a great guy and has a nice shop. He also has some nice bikes. Heres my favorite one of his.