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36. I'm confused by this anecdote

Tue Apr 17, 2012, 12:32 PM

Apr 2012

Shop #1 lost a sale and Shop #2 gained one -- simply because they wanted my business more.

Shop #1 had exactly what you wanted at the price you wanted, but not in stock; they were nevertheless willing to guarantee the price while you waited for the bike to come in. What more could they have done for you? Any why does Shop #2's willingness to hard-sell you a product you didn't want as much (wrong color, cost more even after the discount) make them the better choice?

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SMART move by a local bike shop -- others should pay attention [View all] LuckyTheDog Apr 2012 OP

Confused: You can get a kick stand for $4 at K-Mart. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #1

It was not the kickstand itself, it was the willingness to throw it in LuckyTheDog Apr 2012 #2

Not only that... YellowRubberDuckie Apr 2012 #3

I made numerous modifications to my old Schwinn over the past 20 years... LuckyTheDog Apr 2012 #4

They have this cute little bubble gum pink Schwinn YellowRubberDuckie Apr 2012 #7

I learned on a Schwinn Sting-Ray (banana seat), then a Typhoon, and then a Sprint. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #8

I loved my StingRays with banana seat adigal Apr 2012 #24

They have a new one out now - not as cool. Ours had squared off rear tires. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #27

ape hangars. uncle ray Apr 2012 #37

My wife and I have our own bikes, but we also ride a tandem. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #6

Had you riden a Trek in the past? Javaman Apr 2012 #9

I test-rode both and found the Specialized to be pretty comparable to ride LuckyTheDog Apr 2012 #16

it's the purists who are their steady business... lame54 Apr 2012 #12

The QR tires thing has a solution appal_jack Apr 2012 #10

The main use for the quick release is taking the front tire of when locking it. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #11

quick release is mainly so you don't have to carry wrenches with you.. frylock Apr 2012 #18

I keep wrenches in the flat kit along with the patch and spare tube. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #21

oh yeah, i carry some rather long, metal tire levers.. frylock Apr 2012 #29

The main use for the quick release is to remove the tire to fit the cycle in an automobile. Brother Buzz Apr 2012 #47

I've never driven anything small enough that it wouldn't accept a bike. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #55

sheldon explains it here: frylock Apr 2012 #17

Sheldon was/is a treasure. RIP. nt Romulox Apr 2012 #23

indeed frylock Apr 2012 #31

Sounds like you want a custom commuter bike DotGone Apr 2012 #14

Whoa, whoa, whoa. I use a bike to get from point A to point B. That's it. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #19

weight weenies is the preferred nomenclature frylock Apr 2012 #22

simply unhook the noodle from the arm link.. frylock Apr 2012 #15

Do you think FSM would approve of unhooking the noodle? HopeHoops Apr 2012 #20

Only if his noodly appendage gets out of line! LOL!! n/t adigal Apr 2012 #26

You'll have to talk to MFM about that. Speaking of which, where the fuck is he? HopeHoops Apr 2012 #28

If you really want to be comfortable on a bike get a recumbent or semi recumbent.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #30

Dude, I've wanted to "get bent!" for some time! Nice rig. nt Romulox Apr 2012 #33

Point-by-point: Lizzie Poppet Apr 2012 #38

I totally agree on points 6 & 7 Canuckistanian Apr 2012 #53

heh, that was pretty good :) Whisp Apr 2012 #49

That's one benefit of buying from local shops. I got a great deal at a local fitness store qb Apr 2012 #5

Normally, people don't put kick stands on nice bikes. For several reasons. Romulox Apr 2012 #13

i had to do a triple-take the other day.. frylock Apr 2012 #25

I'm the same way--I'm riding my bike, or it's put up in my house. Romulox Apr 2012 #32

the ep where they all get conjunctivitis.. frylock Apr 2012 #35

DH and I have our own little bike business: vintage Schwinns Crusiers, Road bikes, Mountain MagickMuffin Apr 2012 #34

NICE! LuckyTheDog Apr 2012 #42

2nd that emotion: sweet bikes! nt Romulox Apr 2012 #46

I love your bike! nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2012 #51

I'm confused by this anecdote Proud Public Servant Apr 2012 #36

Let me explain LuckyTheDog Apr 2012 #41

This little detail was missing from your first post Proud Public Servant Apr 2012 #43

I should have been more clear (nt) LuckyTheDog Apr 2012 #44

I was wondering that, too. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2012 #52

Don't buy Specialized taught_me_patience Apr 2012 #39

my LBC (Big Ring Cyclery in La Mesa, CA) was once a Specialized shop.. frylock Apr 2012 #40

Nothing like that new bike smell either. Noodleboy13 Apr 2012 #45

I really detest bartering Whisp Apr 2012 #48

BTW... in case anybody is curious... a photo LuckyTheDog Apr 2012 #50

Would you bargain like that at a department store? rucky Apr 2012 #54

If I thought it would work, sure LuckyTheDog Apr 2012 #56