Oh snap!
I took my bike into Missoula Bicycle Works today at 9:40am-ish - they opened at 9:30 -- and begged them to assemble my bike from the box with my new fork. They're schedule seemed pretty full but put me down for Saturday - possibly being able to start working on it today -- told me to come in on Saturday around 4:00pm to see how far they got (since it is Memorial Day weekend and they close at 5:00pm)
I received a phone call around 3:30pm from the bike shop, telling me that they were finished!!! I shouted "Glorious!" - because I couldn't believe my ears -- I made him repeat himself at least once to make sure I heard him correctly.
I was expecting the bill to be $300-$400 -- they roll out my bike - with virtually the exact same parts on it --- and charge me a grand total of $192 --- that's for a new fork, wheel, front rack - assembly and tune-up. I couldn't have been happier -- add $93 for the bus ride and it's still under 300 bones!
I'm back in business. All I have to do now is relax and let the others climb Lolo Pass tomorrow - then I'm back with the group --- for a rest day on Sunday :)
Thanks Missoula Bicycle Works -- you guys rock the cash bar ---- if you are ever in Missoula and need a quick fix - look them up!
7 comments:
How nice was that ?! You're certainly encountering some of the best of the human spirit. Besides this blog, if you're keeping good notes of the smaller things too, we could be seeing a "book signing" tour .... starting here at Elverson Supply !!
Nice, man. My wife and I are headed to Missoula in a few weeks so we'll drop in to the shop and check them out.
Anything else we have to check out in Missoula? (never been there)
You must be throwing out some really great vibes because your whole journey seems to be so full of energy and good luck. Glad to hear you're reunited with your bike. You sound so happy :)
I'm also glad you're keeping us in the loop about your good fortune, it just keeps renewing my faith in humankind. Keep on riding - and blogging in the free world.
- A
Paul,
I am so very proud of you. You're living life to the fullest in every sense of the term. Keep on truckin and embracing the adventure.
Ashley Kay
It's actually Rock the Casbah Paul, not Cash Bar. Nice one.
J/K
Now you can add "wheeler" & Dealer to your titles.
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