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Fgfkds:
Heard only good things about Empire, so thinking of ordering a bunch of stuff from them to the UK, anyone have any experience with this? (shipping times prices etc)
Dr. Steve Brule:
--- Quote from: Fgfkds on November 01, 2013, 12:10:42 PM ---Heard only good things about Empire, so thinking of ordering a bunch of stuff from them to the UK, anyone have any experience with this? (shipping times prices etc)
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Think theres a pretty high risk of getting stung with customs charges nowadays.
G:
--- Quote from: Fgfkds on November 01, 2013, 12:10:42 PM ---Heard only good things about Empire, so thinking of ordering a bunch of stuff from them to the UK, anyone have any experience with this? (shipping times prices etc)
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Empire are rock fucking solid, you need have no worries at all on that.
Whether you get stung for customs is down to luck and value. If you are ordering several hundred quids worth then it may well get charged and wont be within your "allowance". Smaller cheaper items are both less likely to get charged and more likely to slip through.
Obviously UK distributors and shops are loosing out on business though and distributors are unlikely to support warranty, so factor that in to the price as well as possible duties.
If you have a relative or friend in the US (even if they are just visiting for a few weeks) then get it shipped to them and they can ship it on to you as a "gift" (or bring it back on the plane)...
In the old days, UK BMXers would put together a load of orders and then someone would go out and ride for a few weeks (often not taking a bike but building one there and bringing it back) and essentially get a free holiday. There is obviously the need to go through the "nothing to declare" lane when you get back, but if the bike is already built and looks used then you are likely to be fine..
:)
G.
Sasha:
--- Quote from: G on October 31, 2013, 06:33:48 PM ---^^^ Are you kidding?
Maybe you have a problem with your bosses or cable, they should feel awesome (unless you have a weird preference)
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I think they're awesome for people who have no idea what they're doing. I like my spring tension wayyyy lower though. I know you can stretch/change the spring but that's way more hassle than just not turning something too much.
sloppy:
--- Quote from: Admiral Ackbar on October 09, 2013, 07:51:23 PM ---I've been using phil wood or park tools grease on all my bike stuff for ages now. i don't really know what the "right" grease to use it but id imagine practically anything would work, my old LBS swore by white lithium automotive grease
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Most "Bicycle Grease" is just rebranded automotive/marine grease at a higher price point for a smaller package.
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