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Support your local bike shop

In these tough economic times, we all need to do all we can to support our local bike shops.
Posted by Old gringo

a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 11/08/08
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I did you old fool, I went and spent $85 on a Shim XT rear deraileur. Yes I could
have gotten it cheaper on the internet, but I walked into the store and purchased it
from my local shop. No box, no instructions, just the deraileur they grabbed from under
the showcase glass. I wish the box and papers came with it I felt it may have been an
OEM take off. But I did my part Saturday (no pun intended)

Posted by Diamondback

a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a kona from tujunga on 11/08/08
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Re: Support your local bike shop

Try my shop. Valley Bicycles Chatsworth.
Posted by Old gringo

a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 11/09/08
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Second that. That little shop in Chatsworth has treated me very well over the years.
Posted by Dr Wellington Yueh

on 11/10/08
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valley bikes is a nice shop but where I live
its like driving to Mars. have a good one Dr.
Posted by Mongoose

a 67 year old riding a Bullit from Hwy 2 on 11/12/08
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New shifter cables/housings, two new front rings, new cassette, chain............. $268.49

Riding your favorite trail and NOT missing a shift..................priceless!

Newhall Bike Co.

Posted by Dirtshark99 a 46 year old Cross-Country Rider from Valencia on 11/09/08

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When I recently had an issue with Ellsworth over a cracked frame, the Valley Bicycles guys came through for me. And on many other occasions over the years.
Posted by Old gringo

a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 11/30/08
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I am a firm believer on supporting my local bike shop,Performance Cyclery in Saugus,CA. I like when i buy something i can take it home and install it immediatly and not have to wait for it to come in the mail. Obviously if they don't have it i have to wait but thats ok. And if i find a deal on-line they will either match it or give me a good deal.
Posted by 24hrdemolitionman

a 43 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a 08,Specialized enduro expert from Castaic,CA on 02/01/09
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I just got a new drive train for my Truth from Valley Bicycles, Chatsworth. They gave me a good price and installed the whole deal. They did a great job.
Posted by Old gringo

a 56 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Ellsworth Truth from Chatsworth on 03/24/09
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