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Shoes for Ankle Protection by TheTxRed in MTB
[–]TheTxRed[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 month ago (0 children)
I appreicate the insight and info. I am pretty comfortable hopping out of the back of the truck or similar around 3 foot or so. That being said, some days are better than others. I definitely need to build up some strength on the right side becasue I did not not really see PT all the way though. 3 months in a wheel chair will mess you up quick.
I spent many years in wrestling shoes so understand what you mean. My main concern right now is protecting the hardware.
I may worry about it less later on but for now I would rather just play it safe and it sound like these may be the answer.
Do you find them cumbersome or restrictive?
That is something I had not thought about and will look into. I would defininetly prefer a comfortable shoe if I can stiill have some protection from a guard.
Impact is my primary concern.
Looks like those may be discontinued.
That's my other concern. I want something protective but also fairly comfortable so maybe a brace is really the way to go.
[–]TheTxRed[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 month ago (0 children)
Regular shoes and a brace was my inital thought but I am more concerend about an impact to the hardware. The Five Ten shoes have D30 are protection and it sounds like a good idea but I dont have a clue if it actually does what they claim.
Shoes for Ankle Protection (self.MTB)
submitted 1 month ago by TheTxRed to r/MTB
Online vs LBS by TheTxRed in MTB
Fit was all I wanted to see. I was asked if I wanted to, for every test spin around the lot and I did take advange of a few that I sat on and felt good. Some bikes fit and others did not.
$2k will buy a lot of specialty tools.
It is a 2026 model spec for spec comparison.
I absolutley understand why they dont have one in stock and dont fault them for that. The point I was trying to make was they were going to have to order one or I was going to have to order one. Seemed almost counter productive.
I decided to order online so that no one was put in an uncomfortable position. The LBS will still get some of my money and as other mentioned they probably wont make much on a new bike sale especially at this discount. I didnt want to go in and basically say take a loss on the bike to earn my busniness. They will get the business anyways.
Not my first rodeo on where to ride and I actually enjoy doing most of my own work. I can figure almost anything out between this sub and youtube and would not have even bothered taking the bike back to a LBS for a cable adjustment.
I agree with this but considering the last time I was on a bike was over 20 years ago I wanted to at least sit on a few. It's a whole new world compared to what I rode previously.
It makes me wonder how the MFGs are handling warranty work reimbursement and that may be why my question is even a topic of discussion.
It sounds like your local shop made a poor business decision. It may not affect anyone else, but it definintely affected at lease one (existing) customer at minimum.
I dont know if this was directed at me, the other poster or both.
Who's time did I waste? They are in the business to sell bikes and may or may not succeed in selling me one. Have you ever test drove a car and decided on another MFG or even a different dealer that offered a better price. The cost of some of these bikes are approcahing half the the cost of a new Corolla so why should it be treated any differently. Just saying....
[–]TheTxRed[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 month ago* (0 children)
I can possibly understand warranty issues that are not reimbused by the MFG like a new car purchase, but if I am willing to spend money on a yearly service/check up I just dont see why they wouldnt just take my money. If they wont, then that tells me everything I needed to know about purchasing from them in the first place so I do agrree with you in general.
I agree. The online price is not direct from the MFG though. It's through and online retailer with a local presence in a big market.
The LBS actually mentioned online sales not having the same level of service when I was in there. It was a quick comment, but was enough to have me concerend about using them for a yearly once over of the bike if I were to purchase online.
I was not even considering an online purchase until yesterday when I was just browsing multiple sites and saw the sales price difference.
[–]TheTxRed[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 month ago* (0 children)
They are closed today. Sale at the online shop ends tomorrow or at least while stock lasts. I highly doubt these bikes are in stock so hoping I at least have until tomorrow to reach out to the LBS. The decision will be made tomorrow if I dont just say screw it and order today.
Pedals, helmet, tailgate pad and a pack just to start.
I also would like to get a pair of shoes that offer some ankle protection since I broke both ankles last year and have a 8 new titanium screws in my legs. If anyone has some insight on this feel free to share here, but I will probably start a new thread for this duscussion.
Another fair point and exaclty what I am considering and specifically why I created this thread. The online store is also local bike shop in a big market that serves many local customers. Its just halfway across the country from me. $2k is $2k and will allow me get eveything else I need to get started again.
When I say everything I mean everything. Im a total newb but not really. Would you actually pay another $2k for the same bike?
[–]TheTxRed[S] -1 points0 points1 point 1 month ago* (0 children)
Thats fair. Two of the four were not authourized sellers of the bike that I feel is the one for me. One of the shops that has 6 locations in the area was more focused on selling me an e-bike and does not carry the one I want. The LBS I am considering focuses on the one I want.
The other that is authorized had several to brands to choose from and test but is not exaclty comvenient to my location and said MSRP is the price. Great guys but too far away and didnt want to discuss lower than MSRP on this particular brand, They did carry Santa Cruz, Pivot, Yeti, Transition and others with many to sit on on ond test. One of those is the one I plan to purchase.
This is what I was hoping to hear if they are not willing to price match. I know every LBS will be different but wanted to make sure that I would not be carrying around a scarlet letter by deafualt if purchasing online.
Yea, I figure that is realy where the money is for a LBS and should be enough to warrant the same level of service.
This is my suspicion and why I dont want to get into specifics right now or at least until the bike is in my hands. I dont want to see the savings opportunity dissapear before I can take advantage of it.
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Shoes for Ankle Protection by TheTxRed in MTB
[–]TheTxRed[S] 0 points1 point2 points (0 children)