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Mudman (02-25-2008)
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I'm really considering Adrenaline Bikes on my next bike build up or purchase.
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1x1clyde (03-06-2008)
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I pretty much only shop at this store. All the guys are awesome and they have awesome pricing.
Neil had started insisting I ride their Sat morn shop rides. I got to know Dave and Gabe on these rides. Well my Yeti 575 had come in and still had to be built. While we were riding on a Sat morning shop ride Gabe had overheard Neil telling me it would be done by the end of the day. Gabe stepped up and ON HIS DAY OFF came in and built my bike so that I could have it earlier in the day as opposed to later. I returned with a 12 pack for sure. Thanks Gabe. Thanks Neil. And thanks Dave, Maiden was awesome! ![]() ![]() |
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grandpa (02-25-2008)
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I have never left there feeling stupid, which I can't say for other bike shops. Whenever I've brought my bike in there they've done a good job and I leave happy. I'm just waiting for them to tell me they're sick of seeing me there.
I will be there in a couple weeks to order a new wheel set and am confident I will be extremely satisfied. |
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1x1clyde (03-06-2008)
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Okay. So i left home this past Saturday with a 2007 Stumpjumper on my bike rack knowing deep down inside my freckled little heart that today was the day I would get a new frame that would end my search. I had no idea what they had in stock or what I would find, I just knew. And I headed to Tustin to visit Adrenaline bikes for the first time.
Now, I have been less than thrilled with my Stumpy since my first ride. I know some love it, but it just wasn't working for me and I had been looking at the Yetis at the same time I bought the Stumpjumper and I had talked myself out of it. blah blah blah... I arrived at Adrenaline and Dave immediately helped me. And when I told him I had ridden the Yeti last year and was still eyeballin' it, he told me they had an '07 small in raw hanging on the wall. On sale. Plus STR discount. I promptly said, "I'll take it.". (you should see me wheel and deal when I buy a car...) That mo fo (and I mean that in the nicest way possible Dave! ) stripped my Stumpjumper and transferred parts onto the new frame faster than you can say "I threw up at an Iron Maiden concert". I replaced all the proprietary Specialized stuff with a purty new blue Chris King headset, Thomson Post, Stem and a delicious Ritchey carbon handlebar. Threw on some Salsa skewers to match the headset and she was done! I spent what little time Dave took putting the bike together getting to know Neil, Traci, Nam and Maddie. They made me feel totally comfortable and gave me a great deal to boot! What's so bad with that, I ask you? The bike feels much more stable at speed and is much more nimble and doesn't deserve me as it's owner. It's funny how each bike can feel different to each person riding it. But for me, I gotta say, this has ended my search. It's perfect. Except for the lack of matching blue seat post clamp. I'm working on it. And I made Dave promise that he wouldn't let me upgrade until I booked another commercial. Then it's blue Chris King hubs, here I come! |
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foofighter (03-06-2008),
katonk (03-06-2008),
Letyrides (03-07-2008),
mcgrath (04-07-2008),
mrdokebi (03-06-2008),
Mudman (03-06-2008),
Rockinthecasbah (03-06-2008),
SAR_boats (03-07-2008),
Schecky (03-06-2008),
springrubber (03-06-2008),
surlygal (03-07-2008),
tkblazer (03-06-2008),
Waldo (03-06-2008)
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surlygal (03-07-2008),
tkblazer (03-06-2008)
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Lebowski Urban Achiever
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I can't say enough great things about those guys. They treat me right, give me good prices, and they haven't even tazed me - what more could I ask?
I try to only go there on my lunch break though - that tends to keep the time and $$$ under control....sorta. ![]()
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1x1clyde (03-06-2008)
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Duan'er - 29'er remixed
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dave is a wiz when it comes to bike installs and troubleshooting things...
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Mudman (03-06-2008)
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I was there today too, went in there and bought the Candy SL pedals for my rig. again, they were really awsome over there, thats for sure my new shop, i just need to remember to leave my wallet at home when i go there. lol.
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) stripped my Stumpjumper and transferred parts onto the new frame faster than you can say "I threw up at an Iron Maiden concert". I replaced all the proprietary Specialized stuff with a purty new blue Chris King headset, Thomson Post, Stem and a delicious Ritchey carbon handlebar. Threw on some Salsa skewers to match the headset and she was done! 
