Garth, Did you see Cyclart's posting of their side of the story? It explained their side of the issue eloquently. Since that has been posted here there is no reason I can see to weigh in as if they hadn't.
Chuck Hoefer
Pacific Coast Cycles
Oceanside, California
> Yes, it is true that matching some older faded and possibly discolored
> paint on a low end Bianci is both tedious, thankless and perhaps not worth
> the effort (for most), BUT this is a classic case of trying to put a price
> on one man's life. What is the value of one's youth and memories? I for
> one think that a restorer must be willing to be part artist and part
> psychologist. Christ! I'm only a County transportation officer and I
> consider it part of my job to provide support and comfort to those that
> I'm duty sworn to cite with sometimes quite large tickets while their
> illegal taxi or limo is being towed away. It's not enough to know the
> technical aspects of the job without understanding the human aspects.
>
> The moment that Cyclart agreed to take delivery under some prior terms
> they were duty bound to consider the fragility of the man who sent the
> bike. That said, providing the job was within their capabilities, and the
> price was agreeable to both parties, the job should have proceeded.
> Perhaps Cyclart thought they were over their heads or the price was too
> high for the customer, but if neither was the case .... this was truly a
> disappointing experience.
>
> Garth Libre in Miami Florida preparing to see his orthopaedic surgeon
> today. I hope my hip surgery is not a disappointing one.
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