SSCXWC’s and a ride today.
Well, the Surly Travellers Check is ready for the trip. I’m trying to avoid large shipping fees. How large? Let me tell you about the last bike I shipped. Its a racers bike going to HI for the Xterra race. So, I pack it up, accurately weigh and measure it and plug it into our shops UPS account. $160. Sounds fair I guess….gas is up, etc, so thats fine. Then, about 2 days later, I get a shipping adjustment. ANOTHER $180 is added to the cost. You bet the customer was less that excited by that additional charge. So, there you have it. Nothing against UPS - I actually love their service AND they have NEVER lost any shipment from my shop so we’ll just keep right on paying through the nose.
Just to piss you all off, I rode today and it was grand. Had to give the Surly a shakedown before it goes on vacation with me. MMMM, it was nice.
Hey, Single Speed Cyclocross World Champioships happened in Portland…a place I’ve never been - but have thought about going. The Mlps mafia and Team Evil were there. Thank God.
My favorite part of the report was seeing the bubble machine at the race. An excellent idea. It makes me just want to put one in the shop because it looks so fun.
