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Started by Artful, July 28, 2011, 09:46:57 AM

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Artful

July 28, 2011, 09:46:57 AM
So I had my B2s resoled and all was going well. Now that I've got some seat time on them and have worn them around the office a bit the adhesive used just isn't holding up as well as I would have liked.

I leave for TN on Tuesday and only have a bit of free time until then. I want to pick up a new set of boots in that time frame but don't want to pay through the nose if I can avoid it. Anyone know a good source for gear that carries the higher end stuff but is at least competitive with online resellers? I don't buy stuff sight unseen if it relates to fit. I also have moral issues with trying something on locally then ordering it online.

I'll probably swing by Thief's.... ahem PETE'S Cycle and Bob's BMW today.
Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend

zooom

#1
July 28, 2011, 09:54:59 AM
Bob's isn't bad as far as selection/inventory, but they are less inclined to bargain

no sure what Cycle World carries, if anything, anymore....

if you feel like traveling, I know Coleman's in FC has Sidi in stock and if you are reasonable in your haggling, they are seemingly likely to cut you some kind of break...
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98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T

Slide Panda

#2
July 28, 2011, 10:01:38 AM
Colemans, if you ask, will match price online. But, in store and online retail prices are about same same on current Sidi items.
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

Artful

#3
July 28, 2011, 10:05:26 AM
What Sidi's did you end up going with Panda? Vertigos or Vortices?
Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend

Slide Panda

#4
July 28, 2011, 10:15:10 AM
STs

The ST is the replacement for the Vertigo. Lots of the protective gizzys of the Vortice, but not so fussy to get into or out of.
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

The Mad King Pepe'

#5
July 28, 2011, 10:17:36 AM
What's your foot size? I have a pair of Tecnic Boots (size 9 I think) you can borrow.
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Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
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Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

Meerkat

#6
July 28, 2011, 10:26:59 AM
I have a size 45 Vertigo you can try on and order overnight to soothe your conscience about saving a few dollars.
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The Mad King Pepe'

#7
July 28, 2011, 10:28:48 AM
Quote from: Ducatician on July 28, 2011, 10:26:59 AM
I have a size 45 Vertigo you can try on .....
Great, now my size 9 feels inadequate! :-[
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

extra330

#8
July 28, 2011, 10:31:30 AM
Standard shipping from Revzilla would make here in time for your trip. The best local source that has anything is stock would be Bob's but as you know, you'll pay for it.. [roll]. Heck give Speed's a try, they may have some old new stock.

Mike
Current ride: 07 S4RS Pearl white
                  84 BMW R100RS
Past rides:
02 ST4S
97 900SSSP
90 Honda VFR 750
90 Suz. DR 350
82 Suz. GS 450

Artful

#9
July 28, 2011, 10:33:26 AM
Lol it's ok twinkle toes, size doesn't matter... at least that's what Colleen keeps telling me.

45 is actually my exact size, but I'm going to be trying them on at Bob's since they have them in stock. Their prices match all the online retailers as well so my "buy local" sensibilities will be satisfied if they fit nicely. Plus next day shipping will eat any savings I could find. Thanks for the offer.
Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend

zooom

#10
July 28, 2011, 10:34:21 AM
I like the Adventure Rain's...but somehow Ted...I see you in a set of the Canyon Gore-Tex's...
99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T

Artful

#11
July 28, 2011, 10:37:38 AM
Quote from: extra330 on July 28, 2011, 10:31:30 AM
Standard shipping from Revzilla would make here in time for your trip. The best local source that has anything is stock would be Bob's but as you know, you'll pay for it.. [roll]. Heck give Speed's a try, they may have some old new stock.

Mike


I was actually surprised, Bob's Sidi pricing matches everyone else, Sidi must be very tight on their resellers to "toe" the line (see what I did there... sigh long day already).

I checked Revzilla, same Sidi pricing though they do carry Astars which I've been tempted to try. Don't see any real advantage over Sidi and I've been thrilled with my B2s for two years. I kinda hate the thought of getting rid of them.

Speeds? make the beast with two backs Speeds  [laugh]. I tried for years to find anything redeemable about that place, and other than Speed and Joe being nice guys to have a beer with the shop is worthless. I could write one hell of a rant of all the times they've dropped the ball.
Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend

Slide Panda

#12
July 28, 2011, 10:39:47 AM
Quote from: Artful on July 28, 2011, 10:33:26 AM
45 is actually my exact size,

Join the crowd - me too. We can share shoes!  [puke]

venomousr1993 isn't such a big fan of A* after his off. Very poor toe protection in his opinion.

Yeah, it seems that Sidi is very tight on pricing. I've never seen more that a handful of dollars difference between any vendors
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

zooom

#13
July 28, 2011, 10:55:44 AM
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2515192622.html

if'n you wanna be cheap, this guy is sellin his old gear I noticed on the CL...
99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T

Artful

#14
July 28, 2011, 10:58:55 AM
But... he had his FEET in them...  [puke]

Lol thanks for the link, but gear is one thing I don't buy used. Plus I can't really talk, my feet could knock a buzzard off a shit wagon.
Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend
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