TheX Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 For me, it has to be SuperGo. They went to shit when Performance bought them, but I did score some serious deals when they converted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) Supergo was the shit! At the end of the year they used to buy all the remaining Specialized stock and blow it out the door. Pickup up a 1999 SWorks hardtail for $1099 or so (retail was like $2350 - dealer cost was like $1600) and a 2000 SWorks road bike for $1950 (retail $3250), each one came with a swag bundle too (like a cycle computer, camelback, etc) only catch was you had to have someone physically pay in the store , then they could ship it. Had a connection each time that I floated some cash for their time. For the hardtail I literally was about to fly into LAX, spend the weekend in Santa Monica (and visit that store) then fly home and still save a few hundy less than I could get it locally, but a buddy was about to head to San Diego for an ailing relative so he hooked me up. Edited December 19, 2020 by GFisher 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I miss SuperGo online. I never lived close to an actual store. And I didn't hate Performance. It was pretty good for nutrition, clothes and consumables like lube and chains. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Pricepoint. My one stop shop for super cheap cycling clothes 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Looks like SuperGo is back as a website. And SuperGo, Performance and Nashbar are all owned by the same company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Barry said: And I didn't hate Performance. It was pretty good for nutrition, clothes and consumables like lube and chains. Totally. It sucked when they opened stores here and had to start charging tax though, their advantage pretty much went away. I also want to say they could sell Shimano stuff cheaper than what an LBS had to pay at one point, but my memory may be slightly off. Edited December 19, 2020 by GFisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 18 minutes ago, Barry said: I miss SuperGo online. I never lived close to an actual store. And I didn't hate Performance. It was pretty good for nutrition, clothes and consumables like lube and chains. I liked Performance here, it was the change from SuperGo to Performance that was less than awesome. The SuperGo stores were HUGE, and amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Not bike related but there was a neighborhood Ace Hardware store super close by that was awesome for quick things in the middle of a project. Of course the big L and HDepot came along and their days were numbered. Now getting 2 bolts or a paintbrush takes an hour+. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 2 hours ago, GFisher said: Not bike related but there was a neighborhood Ace Hardware store super close by that was awesome for quick things in the middle of a project. Of course the big L and HDepot came along and their days were numbered. Now getting 2 bolts or a paintbrush takes an hour+. Our Ace Hardware store? It had some stuff you couldn't get at HD or L but man, when I went in there it sure felt like I was fucking up their vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I miss Hammerhead Bikes. I was there probably once a week at lunch. They had a couch and people would just hang out and talk shit. Funny thing is there were people that I had to deal with through work that I saw more often at Hammerhead than at work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 5 hours ago, GFisher said: Not bike related but there was a neighborhood Ace Hardware store super close by that was awesome for quick things in the middle of a project. Breed & Co. is an Ace Hardware store at 718 W. 29th, a few blocks south of Guadalupe. Go in the door and turn left, you're in serious red vest territory; they know stuff. Turn right, and you're in foo foo gifts, garden and high end kitchen wares and china. There's a 2nd store in Westlake, but I doubt that their hardware fu is as strong as the 29th St. store. I miss Performance on Anderson. On a hot day on my commute home, I could refill my water bottle, get some snacks, stock up on electrolyte drink mix and just be in AC for a few minutes before heading back out into the inferno. For awhile the manager was bringing in his older lab puppy, an incredibly sweet and friendly dog, so free doggo therapy. Also, $1.99 chicken fried steak plate at the Stallion Drive In on Airport. RIP. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 4 hours ago, AntonioGG said: Our Ace Hardware store? It had some stuff you couldn't get at HD or L but man, when I went in there it sure felt like I was fucking up their vibe. Yep that is the one. It was definitely an old school vibe/setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I liked Zingers on Anderson LaneThey always had cool stuff. Every Christmas we would find some cool junk for gifts.Then they moved over by Central Market and never seemed to take off at that location. RIP.Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpaxc Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Good old Hammerhead bikes. When @CBaron was drinking way too much coffee and eating way too many donuts. That shop was the best. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4fun Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/19/2020 at 4:05 PM, Barry said: Looks like SuperGo is back as a website. And SuperGo, Performance and Nashbar are all owned by the same company. Yeah and there prices are all the same too. I miss getting closeout prices from nashbar. I got a dura-ace equipped carbon tri bike from nashbar for $1200 in 2012. And got my wife's closeout diamond back clutch (performance spec's) for $1100 just before the buyout and it has better parts than the one there selling for $2500 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I miss Lovejoy's - oh wait, that was a bar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, TAF said: I miss Lovejoy's - oh wait, that was a bar. Just as, if not more, important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Sambet's. It was one of our work team's weekly lunch haunts. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Since this expanded somewhat to restaurants, then damn I miss Opal Divine's Marina off N Mopac. I was by far our favorite 2-3 time a month stumble distance whisky bar. Jack & Ginger's and Brass Tap are okay at best as whisky bars. And Moonshine isn't stumble distance. I'm hoping the stadium encourages more restaurants soon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, Barry said: Since this expanded somewhat to restaurants, then damn I miss Opal Divine's Marina off N Mopac. I was by far our favorite 2-3 time a month stumble distance whisky bar. Jack & Ginger's and Brass Tap are okay at best as whisky bars. And Moonshine isn't stumble distance. I'm hoping the stadium encourages more restaurants soon. Opal's was one of my favorite lunch stops. Nothing else close by is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 wow, I never knew about SuperGo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Nelo's and Music City. I don't think there was a better wrench in town than Dave @ Music City. Bobby at Nelo's was a close 2nd. There was reference to SuperGo. I only remember them as a catalog store (those paper things you used to get in the mail). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 37 minutes ago, Hugh said: I don't think there was a better wrench in town than Dave @ Music City. +1 He is a mechanical engineer and also had tons of history with cycling in this city and insights into the bike industry. Another place where you could spend a lot of time hanging out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 4 hours ago, AntonioGG said: Sambet's. It was one of our work team's weekly lunch haunts. Still my favorite crawfish etouffee of all time. That place was a trainwreck as far as the husband/wife and employer/employee relationships though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 4 hours ago, TAF said: I miss Lovejoy's - oh wait, that was a bar. It was awesome. Bitter End as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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