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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Default 140 vs 150

Right now I am pissed.
Took my bike in for new wheels and tires. Owner swore he had the tires I needed in stock. Now he is out of town but his guy is telling me he does not have the 150 but does have the 140. He wont be able to get a 150 until next week. He guarantees I will not have an issue with the 140.
I took my bike to the shop yesterday morning expecting it back yesterday afternoon. Now they call me at 1:00 today to tell me about their problem. Apparently the sold the tire I needed to another customer yesterday.
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Any thoughts on the 140 vs 150 issue?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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i have been giving thought about going up in size - I feel the 150 doesn't really give me enough of the grip that I am after with the weight/power.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;why don't you put on a 160&nbsp\\;which will fit ? &nbsp\\; I certainly wouldn\\;t be prepared to ride on a 140.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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choose the 160 over the 140..i was running a 160 until i gained a little wieght.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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i would go with 160 would not go to 140. wait and get what you want.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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What shop is this? They should have honored their commitment to you and sold you the complete package the day promised. Maybe you can find another shop like Hogpro and back out completely from your deal.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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So they are going to give you a sizable discount for making you wait? if not get a new shop
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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boy..glad I buy my tires from Dennis Kirk on line and change them myself
I go through 1 1/2 rear tires a year and one front for every 2 rears....would not want to spend my time or money waiting around for someone else to get their **** togather so I can ride....that is bullshit
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Greetings,
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Definitely stay away from the 140. I agree with the others...Go with the 160.
 
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