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Old 07-28-2010, 02:34 PM
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I know we all have our favourite tech guys to look after our bikes, but these lads really stand out for me.

Gmac – He’s always amazingly generous with his advice given some of the insane questions I and others ask him, his technical knowledge is up there with the best of them. He may be a cranky fecker sometimes but that’s why we love him, he is a huge asset to the club.

Stew of Sprocket Cycles – Only have recent experience since his shop opened but have been blown away with his thoroughness, attention to detail and professionalism. He’ll take his time and you know it will be done right. I can’t believe I have him on my doorstep.

A non EPICurian I would rate at the top as well is Robin, who in the past has looked after my bike as if his own. Amazing knowledge as you would expect and an uncanny ability to fix problems that may outfox many others. If he can’t sort it out you may as well burn the bike.

I know people may have others, but these are my Golden Gods.
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Old 07-28-2010, 02:57 PM
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what..you don't value my technical advice !! you are a sham of a man and going over a cliff or in to a river at the first opportunity I get..!!
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Old 07-28-2010, 03:00 PM
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is this what i'm paying you nothing for..stop wasting your time with inanane lickarsery and do my poster FFS !!
Your worse then mcNipples " When I was in Nomad , they really loved me !!"
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Old 07-28-2010, 03:06 PM
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what..you don't value my technical advice !! you are a sham of a man and going over a cliff or in to a river at the first opportunity I get..!!
Oh I do! Whenever I have a problem related to door furniture or beating parts of my bike with rocks only one name comes to mind.
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somehow I feel dirty now !
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Old 07-28-2010, 04:16 PM
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I retract yesterdays comments, they were in bad taste

Don is my graphic design god

In fact, I almost forgot to say, I was in Glentress (Scotland) on Sunday and I saw a lad riding the trails with a sweater knoted about his shoulders.... and Don, I thought of you, I'm sorry but I did.
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:09 PM
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[quote=Byrner;94664]what..you don't value my technical advice !!

what's that. if the lump hammer won't fix it, then it's fcuked.
you have the patience of a crack addict, waiting for a hit.
man when you try and fix something, i usually laugh my hole off.
as you freak out, it's actually funny and scary all in one.
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Old 07-29-2010, 02:20 AM
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Al in the bike rack is my Technical God he knows his stuff , I always trust his opinion on things.
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The Bikerack has always been very good to me over the years so Al Maxwell, James and Paul will always get my vote.. Al is always able to sort out any tech issues I have.. He's a passionate and savage DH'er, he knows his stuff, always get the bits I want whether its tools or spare parts.. If I have a problem I can't fix he is the first person I'll turn too..

James is a savage wheelbuilder and the only guy I trust to do my I9 wheels (even though he hates them..!)

Paul is a savage mechanic and a sexy beast too.. he's just pure DH eye candy.. one of the most stylish riders out there..!

Oh.. and I've been hearing nothing but good things about the service from Sprocket Cycles in Bray too..
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When it comes to wheel building I agree completely, the lads in the Bike Rack get my vote
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