First off, I want to be clear - I am not a shill for any company - I am usually the one who calls people out on Reddit all the time for their covert marketing BS - so take this story as you will...

I needed some gloves, so I decided to visit our local Dainese storefront & I figured 'why not?'

When I entered the store it was empty. A rep came out immediately & welcomed me, took my helmet/gloves/jacket & said "sit down here in our lounge, do you like your espresso black?" Then asked "Can I ionize your helmet to clean & kill any bacteria?" I said sure, and he put it in a ozone-smelling machine. I felt very welcome.

He then sat with me with a couple espressos and asked me about my biking history, kids, career, and why I visited. He told me how he was with Triumph for years, and some inside info on the business. He then told me about their company history, new products they were coming out with, plans they had to sponsor more races in the USA, and their commitment to the market. Very cool.

He then had an attractive woman bring some gloves out to try on, size, and fit my riding style. I ended up also trying on boots, jackets, tried the new airbag system they have setup as a demo, & the new AGV K7 helmet (he fitted my head to the right size perfectly using some measuring system), as well as some accessories. He even had the girl drive to a warehouse to get a specific Air Frame jacket in my size.

Now I'm thinking 'shit. I wanted to spend a couple hundred at most on gloves, but now I'm looking at $2k?' lol No, he discounted everything 70%! Jacket was a closeout, but nonetheless all was a great deal. Total was under $500 (I did not get the helmet).

When I was done, he retrieved my helmet (which smelled like ozone), organized everything I bought so it was easy to get in the bike bag, and gave me his phone # to text him if I have quality control issues or ever need something, and he would have it delivered by their van. Amazing.

I came from Private Equity, and this whole experience hit me right as a business. This is how high-end luxury treat customers, and it was refreshing, comfortable, and built loyalty from me. Now if it were crowded or short-staffed, I wouldn't have expect this level of play, but good for me!

I would suggest if you have a local store, try it...go off ours & I hope you are treated like I was.

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"President Trump said Friday that he isn't concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for those onboard."

He could care less....

Love that Spyker!

Looking at this cafe racer scrambler and not sure what to look for when buying. 2020 Blue Cafe Racer w/7000 miles. Says Dasmo (valve adjustment & belt?) is completed.

Are there any major questions I should ask?

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I can't believe cruisers still do this...

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Stayin far from Fresno lol

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Angeline Jean Elliott said she was in bed watching TV last week when she suddenly heard a “puff.” She soon felt pain and heat in her left leg. Then she saw the blood."

I was biking in Miami a few days ago when a car hit me. I ended up breaking my elbow and had to go to the hospital. Thankfully it wasn’t worse, but I’m in a cast now and have follow-up appointments coming up. The driver stayed at the scene and police took a report, their insurance has already contacted me and I have no idea how any of this works. Should I be talking to a lawyer before I deal with their insurance?

The ant antenna bother me immensely. I have removed them from nearly every bike I've had. But the seating position on the R7 makes bar ends difficult, & the Rizoma are stupid-looking to me too...so I'm thinking nothing is better than the antenna. Honestly, I barely use them anyway.

Anyone do w/out mirrors?

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Can we really sustain building permanent structures on limestone?

"Astronomers claim to have discovered a new kind of cosmic object, a black hole “star”, which is the size of the entire solar system and glows with a brilliant red light."

But is it really that new of a discovery?

Why not charge cruisers more when they don't have a choice if they want to participate in excursions? $$ grab cause they can...

Why Arizona?

"The victims, who were mostly elderly, were persuaded to withdraw large sums of money and deliver the funds to someone they were told was an undercover investigator," read a portion of the statement. "They were then sent an unwitting Uber driver who believed they were performing a package pickup and delivery."

For Qatar’s ruling family, the journey came with an extraordinary Boeing 747-8 & flew from Doha to Mallorca so the royal family prepared for the eclipse.

The yacht can accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 suites and has room for a crew of 56. Its amenities include a cinema, gym, beauty salon, beach club, swimming pool and elevator, while large expanses of glass give the interior and exterior spaces broad views of the surrounding sea.

Heat records are likely to be broken. NOAA said over 80M people will experience major heat warnings. Stay cool, safe, and move into a pool lol

Ovation of the Seas will sail from Brisbane, while Voyager of the Seas will bounce between Australia and Asia with cruises from five different homeports. Navigator of the Seas will homeport in Singapore longer than originally planned, extending its upcoming deployment into a full year.

In an email sent to guests booked on Navigator's May 12, 2027 sailing, Royal Caribbean said the change was necessary because of "scheduling, port agreements, and other operational considerations." Or is it just a response to market fluctuation?