Fox 120mm 29er Forks!

[2wheel_lee]

Tani,
Perhaps one notification in Marketplace is sufficient. Sometimes we may not know when the hot new product shows up in shops, so there is certainly value to this type of posts. Even if someone isn't interested or not able to get the item from The Path, at least the person knows that they could ask their own shop.

[ryandood]

Originally Posted by thephat

STR has been extremely nice about letting us anouncing new product releases in the marketplace. We try to only take advantage of this when we think there is something that folks really want to know about. Most folks seem to appreciate it, but if not, we can stop.

I definitely don't care that these 'advertisements' show up every so often but it does seem like a bit of 'spamming' to me. Obviously many str members appreciate it but I've seen other people on here get shunned away for "spamming" or pretty much promoting their product/store/whatever. Just kind of a double standard IMO and I would hate to see this site turn into the sunday paper with ads everywhere.

[thephat]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Tani,
Perhaps one notification in Marketplace is sufficient. Sometimes we may not know when the hot new product shows up in shops, so there is certainly value to this type of posts. Even if someone isn't interested or not able to get the item from The Path, at least the person knows that they could ask their own shop.

What if we unpack the 120 mm travel 29er fork (none of us in the shop even knew this was going to exist till about a week ago), and we all freek out? Brian posts in the marketplace that it's here? Later that day, the new 40 comes out of another shipment. We are all checking it out, and figuring out the direct mount stem compatability, and retrofitability etc. Should we keep it to ourselves? I feel more like telling my freinds than spamming.

I wish I had been the one attacked today. It is for me that they are spamming if it is indeed spam.

We really don't post it unless we all stop what we are doing to look at it. If it is that exciting to the jaded bike shop employees, it must have value to somone.

peace

[foofighter]

It must be the full moon or something because everyone seems a bit on edge these past few days.

I'll blame it all on Dino for starting that women's post

[Chewyeti]

not trying to attack you or your shop, just saying it probably doesnt belong in this section of the site.

It seemed more like an 'inventory update' then a for sale ad. I think the spirit of this section of STR is for individuals to sell their parts.

I would be more than happy to throw more money at your shop, but i would probably do moreso if i could click a banner ad that i know is supporting the site (and the STR discount is a great thing!!!).

basically, other shops do 2 things they 1) buy ad space 2) dont flood the board with inventory or stock updates.

All of the above is with all due respect.

Thanks

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by thephat

What if we unpack the 120 mm travel 29er fork (none of us in the shop even knew this was going to exist till about a week ago), and we all freek out? Brian posts in the marketplace that it's here? Later that day, the new 40 comes out of another shipment. We are all checking it out, and figuring out the direct mount stem compatability, and retrofitability etc. Should we keep it to ourselves? I feel more like telling my freinds than spamming.

peace

Using your example, if you did open up another box to discover something else really cool, take some pictures and share them with us! Just saying "the newest cool iterms are in" isn't really exciting or interesting. Showing off the cool goodies is. Just saying "We have cool stuff, and you have to come here to see it" often strikes people as spam. Showing photos and sharing information on the latest products adds serious value. You know what they say about the worth of pictures...

Also, since you and your staff represents a business, how things are presented should be a little more planned out. Perhaps the posts could be titled in a consistent manner, such as "Latest at The Path: Fox 29er Forx." It'll still be considered by some as spam, but at least they're will be a consistent approach.

I'm not the STR police or even speaking on behalf of the STR majority. Personally, I don't really care that much. It's just another thread. I'm just an individual working on building an unrealistic idealogical world.

[2wheel_lee]

Thanks for adding some detail on the 40, but I still want to see pictures!

By the way, are there any other differences other than the direct mount stem for the '09 40 from the '08 model?

[Mudman]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Thanks for adding some detail on the 40, but I still want to see pictures!

By the way, are there any other differences other than the direct mount stem for the '09 40 from the '08 model?

if its just the Direct mount stem thats different I would just buy a 2nd party stem. I know go-Ride and two other companies make one.

[Code Blue]

Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

I predict Padre will have some items will be for sale very soon.

Shaving grams.......Padre is all gitty

[CPATCRASH]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

Shaving grams.......Padre is all gitty

He better be careful if he wants to sell anything on this site. I think the rain storm got some peoples shorts in a wad.

[Code Blue]

Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

He better be careful if he wants to sell anything on this site. I think the rain storm got some peoples shorts in a wad.

Yea..........some people take themselves way too serious.


Cowboy

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

ahhh.....no

You could beat me even if you were riding a 26" wheeled bike

IF THE NEW REBA IS WHITE I AM GOING TO BE PISSED!!!!!!!!!!!

If its white then it looks like you'll have to take the stickers off and get the lowers painted black
that way you'll also know how to take apart the fork if you've never done it before

Originally Posted by Chewyeti

not trying to attack you or your shop, just saying it probably doesnt belong in this section of the site.

It seemed more like an 'inventory update' then a for sale ad. I think the spirit of this section of STR is for individuals to sell their parts.

I would be more than happy to throw more money at your shop, but i would probably do moreso if i could click a banner ad that i know is supporting the site (and the STR discount is a great thing!!!).

basically, other shops do 2 things they 1) buy ad space 2) dont flood the board with inventory or stock updates.

All of the above is with all due respect.

Thanks

Sorry Chewy i beg to differ.
I know it was with respect, and i dont mean to "diss" you with this or anything cuz we're homies, however, i would say they were right in posting this in the Marketplace.
On a Technicality, the market place is for reviewing bike shops, Sharing Coupons, and Selling/Buying things. In their defense, this is a sharing of their coupon that says all 29'er forks are 15% off

With all Due Respect
-Little B

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by mechmann

dude.... we are all discussing bike parts. if you don't want to talk about bike parts, GTF away! sorry. my opinion.

EXACTLY!

[thephat]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Using your example, if you did open up another box to discover something else really cool, take some pictures and share them with us! Just saying "the newest cool iterms are in" isn't really exciting or interesting. Showing off the cool goodies is. Just saying "We have cool stuff, and you have to come here to see it" often strikes people as spam. Showing photos and sharing information on the latest products adds serious value. You know what they say about the worth of pictures...

Also, since you and your staff represents a business, how things are presented should be a little more planned out. Perhaps the posts could be titled in a consistent manner, such as "Latest at The Path: Fox 29er Forx." It'll still be considered by some as spam, but at least they're will be a consistent approach.

I'm not the STR police or even speaking on behalf of the STR majority. Personally, I don't really care that much. It's just another thread. I'm just an individual working on building an unrealistic idealogical world.

I will e-mail my PR head. From now on all of our spam will be well cooridinated, with a cinsistant wording and theme. We will always include pictures, and from now on our logo too.

I love you Lee, but I am just trying to oint out that we are not like that. We are much more organic than that.

[CPATCRASH]

Some STR people should be charged 15% extra for all the time and energy Tani has to spend defending his shop for nothing more than offering the people of STR an opportunity to check out products they have been asking for.

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

Some STR people should be charged 15% extra for all the time and energy Tani has to spend defending his shop for nothing more than offering the people of STR an opportunity to check out products they have been asking for.

Some STR people shouldnt Nag so much. I think theyre just jealous they arent a succesfull bike shop owner (like Tani) who gets to "Brag"(Unlike Tani) about all the new products he gets before anyone else (Like Tani)