Hey there,
I am just wanting to say and extend....a "Big THANKS" to Shane and the crew over at Caps in Burnaby, for putting up with me, during my Shopping around the entire Lower Mainland, for my New Trek Emonda.
I am soooo Glad, that we were finally able to come up with a Deal, that worked for both of us....on my New Trek.
Caps.......has been a Big part of my Life....ever since, my very First CCM Mustang Bike was purchased by my Mom and Dad for me, way back in 1965 from the Caps in Sapperton....Yup.....I am FRIGGING OLD! LOL
Then.....3 years later......Mom and Dad bought my next New CCM Mustang Bike from the same Original Caps in Sapperton / New West back then in 1968.
That was the CCM Mustang with the 3 Speed Big Stick Shifter, right on the Cross Bar.....a really High Sissy Bar and Banana seat with the Bald Racing Sleek, on the Rear of it!
Funny how Tradition and Loyalty is....it just seeps into the Pores and into the Blood.
Without really knowing it at the time.....we were Loyal to Caps....and Only Caps.....and we STILL ARE......to this day.
When my Son was ready for his very First Bike......it was purchased from Caps in Sapperton....just as my very First Bike was.
When it came time, to up grade to his very First Mountain Bike....well......Caps was once again.......the only store that we considered, for his next step up!
Well....since that time......many years have FLOWN by.......and when it came time.....to do something Special for his Big 30th Birthday......it was his own choice.....he could have picked a Trip to Italy with us and his Girl Friend...or.....he could have chosen a New Trek Road Bike......which would have been more beneficial for him....and for his own Health and Fitness, due to him making his Living from Hockey!
So.......for his 30th Birthday Present.......it was once again Caps!
I have to be totally Honest with you, and tell you all, that we did Shop around, and we looked for the Best Deal possible....as Trek Road Bikes, do not come Cheap!
We went to every High End and Low End Bike Shop in the Lower Mainland.....and it was Caps.....that came Shining through for us....once again!
He LOVED his Bike...and his Love for Riding .... was slowly Infectious, and it came to me..
Once again.....Being as CHEAP, and as TIGHT, as I have become in my Old age with my Hard earned money.....I began to Shop around at every Bike Shop in the Lower Mainland......searching for the BEST Deal possible! lol
It was a very Painful process, as I got the exact same rehearsed, Sales Pitch, at each and every Shop, that I went into.
I almost gave up on Buying a New Bike, and was just going to purchase one off of Ebay or Craigslist.....but Shane and the Burnaby Crew......came through for me.....with Flying Colours!
I knew.....that Caps would be not let me down......Tiger had his doubts thou, just because I am such a PAIN to Deal with......at the best of times! LOL
I LOVE my New "WHITE" Emonda 11 Speed......and can not Thank Shane, and his Team enough..... for their Great Service and for not kicking me out of their Store.....for good! LOL
Caps is definitely the BEST....when it comes to Sales.....Service....Knowledge and for that Family ( Warm and Fuzzy Feeling ) atmosphere that one gets, as soon as you walk into their Stores.
There are very few Long Standing Traditions, and Long Time Business's in the Vancouver area.....that breed Loyalty, amongst it's Clients.
You can count them...on One Hand!
They are "Caps" Bicycles, Fred Deeley /Trev Deeley Automobiles and Harley Davidson Motorcycles, and of course Nat Baileys "White Spot" Restaurants!
"Caps" - "Deeley's" and "White Spot".....are all a very Big Part of Vancouver's Rich History and Past , and are still with us now in the present .....and right into our Future!
Yup......I grew up with Caps......and Mr Cap in every PNE Parade......Riding on his Big Penny Farthing Bike.....and all of his other entertaining Bikes, that he would ride each and every year!
On that note alone......we are STILL at Caps.....as we are still at Deeley's ( as we ride Harley's as well) and we LOVE our Triple O's at White Spot!
Tradition breeds Loyalty....and that Loyalty breeds a New Generation, of Life Long clients and friends!
I am sure, that when I am dead and gone, My own Son....will still be buying, all of his Bikes off of Caps.....as well as all the Bikes, of my Grand children and his kids, and the cycle will continue on and on and on!
A Big Thanks to Caps...for being Caps!
But a Special Thanks to "Shane" for not baring me from his own Burnaby Caps......for LIFE! LOL
Shane and his Team at Caps Burnaby are the BEST!
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