The loud roar coming from atop the Hotel roof hinted towards LESS then pleasant weather conditions, as did the hammering against the window, so a bike trip was OUT of the question, as was awaiting the bus. SO 8 buck cab ride later I was at the shop. As the rain persisted I figured it would be a good, quiet day to do some MUCH needed organizing in the Dungeon. It went that way for a while, but then the sun came out lit up the sky and with the sun came the throngs of bike enthusiast! Hey, I aint' complaining! Sold the Schwinn and Jamis cruisers I put out this morning (their pics are below. Why? "cause they're cool!") Also sold one of the Ladies Road master's and the GORGEOUS '04 Giant Boulder SE! That had to be my favorite sale (not just 'cause of the money) but it was a young man and his dad. The son clearly trying to make a wise informed purchase with his cash, and decided initially to "check out" a few more of the local places.
3 hours later...
He and his dad are back in HAPPY to make such a wise purchase (other shops "Sticker Shock" is a great form of advertising...for us!)
On the buying front! Picked up several parts bikes (another backyard clean-up!) got a good beginner road bike in trade. The gentleman we purchased it from was reluctant to let it go, he and it had 30 years of history together, but he wanted something a little more laid back to ride. Have no fear! It will have a glorious re-birth! Also picked up a nice set of Phase 2 5 spoke ally wheels/w tires, a nice Haro 20" BMX frame, w/3-piece crank, and a STUNNING male cruiser with a really cool frame design....OH I smell a CUSTOM coming along! Gonna have to do something REAL special with this one!
And a special "thank you" again to the folks who came in to pick up their re-pairs, and just in time as a whole new wave came in!
SO, in the end it was a good day all the way around! Y'all have a great night!
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