The Path (merged threads)

Discussion in 'Bike Shop Reviews' started by guero, Feb 18, 2007.

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  1. bobzrag

    bobzrag bonedaddy

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    ...sounds like thumbs up to visit the strip clubs (possibly with the wifey)!!!
     
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  2. Code Blue

    Code Blue Guest

    And not bike

    No way![-X











    but then again...............
     
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  3. tkblazer

    tkblazer Zack Attack

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    next month's fully loop booze cruise will end at California girls in fullerton :clap:
     
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  4. allison

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    hahaha!! Great comparison! So true.

    We were looking at the Sunday and out rolls the bitchin Demo 8. :-k
     
    allison, Aug 1, 2007
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  5. Ladd Jasper

    Ladd Jasper Full speed, half blind

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    Lost count of the people/shelves I've rammed into/tripped over while doing just this!

    Was admiring a Demo 8 (Allison's?) up in the rafters just last week and almost took out a 5 year old. Her Pops was not pleased, but just then an RFX caught his eye and he just kind of wandered off, dazed.

    Guess I ♥ the Path Bike Shop, too.
     
    Ladd Jasper, Aug 1, 2007
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  6. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    Maximum Respect to Tani and everyone at The Path.:bang: Special shout of to the GREATEST salesman of all time--- LUKE! That KID knows how to sell... costs me a fortune!:D
     
    Dino Brown, Aug 1, 2007
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  7. dstepper

    dstepper (R.I.P.) Over the hill

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    When I broke my 5-Spot frame I went into the Path just before closing on Saturday. He had a Medium RIP frame in stock and offered to break down my old bike and build it up by Monday AM. He worked that Sunday to get it done by Monday, that included building-up a new wheelset.

    Last year when my Z1 Fork was leaking oil we tried to fix it a couple of times. It needed to go back to Zokey...I had a Cannell Plunge Trip planned and no way would it be back in time. Rather than risk it not being back in time he gave me a new Z1 fork off the rack and used my old fork as a shop loaner.

    Thru the years dealing with Tani I have never been without a ride. Either he offers up a loaner part or a loaner bike.

    He also seems to have the hard to find parts. Who else stocks Middleburn Cranks, Formula Brakes, Chris Kings and single speed parts....ect...

    I can safely walk into most bike shops and not be tempted to buy something...The Path is dangerious,

    Dean
     
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  8. J_Sims

    J_Sims tattooed scumbag !!!

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    AMEN:bang:
     
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  9. Burner

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    I figured out today that I can hit it on my lunch break ;
     
    Burner, Aug 1, 2007
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  10. Code Blue

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    Time

    Sure you could Mat. But what about the time you spend at the shop melting your Visa?[-X

    Better plan for a 1/2 day off................:lol:
     
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  11. foofighter

    foofighter Ride More Talk Less

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    i too work dangerously close to the shop and i must resist the temptation hehe
     
    foofighter, Aug 1, 2007
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  12. SAR_boats

    SAR_boats Booze Bikes n Boomsticks

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    Good to see that they hooked you up. Tani is a great guy, and a very talented rider
     
    SAR_boats, Aug 2, 2007
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  13. Break n Bones

    Break n Bones OFS

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    Guess Im the exception , Which isnt surprizing

    I always thought it was a cool place and the people seem nice I never felt welcome there .

    Im sure its not them , Im not a meet and greet talkitive type , So when I did deal with them I always felt like a no one special customer.

    Not blaming the Path or putting them down its JMO
    I think they Rock also
     
    Break n Bones, Aug 2, 2007
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  14. tkblazer

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    the staff usually lets you roam free and is a fairly no/low pressure in regards to purchasing from them. Everytime i go there, i'm always asked by at least one employee if i need help with anything.
     
    tkblazer, Aug 2, 2007
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  15. allison

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    Just don't have them bring out DH bikes. Then every other employee will be out there asking you if have any questions :D

    Sauce for moral support. Tani for knowledge. Luke for, like....help answering questions, like... and the other guys to fix stuff :lol:
     
    allison, Aug 2, 2007
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  16. LBmtb

    LBmtb good times

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    Along with Adrenaline, The Path has become my shop of choice. Rumor has it that they give 10% off to STR members :)
     
    LBmtb, Aug 6, 2007
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  17. foofighter

    foofighter Ride More Talk Less

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    rumor has been confirmed :) bought a bottle of stan's at the STR price; that's +10% ;)
     
    foofighter, Aug 6, 2007
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  18. LBmtb

    LBmtb good times

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    +10%? :lol: So they do a 10% STR tax now? #-o
     
    LBmtb, Aug 6, 2007
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  19. foofighter

    foofighter Ride More Talk Less

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    ahah yah...i was at the check out and i forgot who rung me up but i said..."i heard a nasty rumor that STR members get 10% off" and he chuckled and said "we add 10%" LOL
     
    foofighter, Aug 6, 2007
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  20. allison

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    haha! eff that! George, what did you do the upset them?!

    "STR? Never heard of it! 8-[ Don't charge me!" ;)

    We usually get the "you drove from really far away, so we'll give you a discount" discount :D :bang:
     
    allison, Aug 6, 2007
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