We can call it that for sure, and you won.

If you mean that the saying I posted is more applicable to the situation that the post is referring to than your "shitty" one, I will take that win. Thank you.

Shipper Release TriBike Transport bikes held in monetary dispute https://triathlonmagazine.ca/...in-monetary-dispute/

this story just gets crazier. happy they have a solution. I know the guy behind ProBikeExpress, he's amazing and the bikes will be in good hands. Also: hilariously ironic that PBE is doing the final TBT delivery when TBT tried to drive him out of business a few years back. PBE is a single-person operation (that offers exceptional service) - TBT did some pretty crappy and underhanded things to try and make them go under.

Years ago I think United was one of the last holdouts and I live in one of their hubs an even with status rarely got away form bike fees, so the price delta was small to pay the round trip bike fee or the convenience of choosing TBT or BikeFlights. I used them for a few events and the packing, unpacking was not a problem for me, so it was just the convenience of not having to drag the box through airport, rental car shuttle, etc. Now, my bike flies for free and upgraded bike box to soft side that is easier to maneuver, so no longer offers the value.

It will be interesting to see how Kona is impacted and if IM comes up with a solution. I wonder if there is any insight on how many bikes were shipped to Kona via TBT or similar versus flown in when they did the double race weekend? That might prove an indicator if the additional bikes being flown in can be absorbed or would still be a major increase if there is not an alternative method of shipping.

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I miss you "Sports Night"

TriBike's website is officially down/ not existent .

Mannn thats a sad realization. I remember the two best days of each of my first couple IM races were registration for the race itself and then signing up for TBT. Thats what made it real for me.

All good things often come to an end.

I know him as well but he's only regional in that he picks up in a few western states. I used PBE for the first time this year at Milwaukee & it was excellent. How you can stand in a parking lot all day with a bunch of bikes takes some real endurance! I will use PBE since he's local, whenever I can. Otherwise, I have my BBA to use and it is well under the max w/race wheels. Just need to put the other stuff in a gear bag!

I agree.
I used them countless times (at least 8 times) and enjoyed every experience with them. I am more disappointed that they took my ~$600 for Kona 2024 and never gave it back.

Now i have the added stress on trying to figure out how to get my bike to Kona this year.

I am also looking for a solution to get my bike to Kona. In the past, I had no problem taking my bike apart, packing, etc. But with new integrated bars, Di2, and more complicated front end bearings, I no longer trust myself for assembly/disassembly. Hoping someone soon picks up the vacancy TBT has left.