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Name | Date | Lines |
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| 99.1 | just beware | NOVA::FISHER | | Mon Jul 14 1986 03:49 | 13 |
| Most bike shops make a lot of their money tuning up the bikes in this
category. The parts just don't stay in adjustment -- "a year on parts" just
covers manufacturing defects. Get yourself a good book on bike repair (a
subject of another note in this conference but I like Bicycling's) and be
prepared to keep them in good operating condition. Such problems as
"brakes rubbing the wheel" are commonplace.
Another problem with "this type" is that the salespersons have little or
no real concern for fitting the bike, so if you develop elbow, back, knee,
neck pains caused by poor fit, they can give you the old "I don't know."
The sign over the side door to my Sears says, "Satisfaction guaranteed or your
money back." They can be bullied into honoring it if you have real problems.
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| 99.2 | SEARS is for tools | APOLLO::DEHAHN | | Mon Jul 14 1986 09:03 | 15 |
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Sears is not equipped to fit you properly to the bike. An improperly
fitted bike will be nothing but pain and trouble for you. Bicycles
also need parts and service. You'll have lots of fun getting parts
and service for a Sears bike.
Go to a bike shop. If you need a recommendation on a good one in
your area, just speak up. $220 is well within the range of a
"bike-shop" quality bicycle.
I think you'll be much happier in the end.
CdH_who_doesn't_own_a_bike_shop
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| 99.3 | reply | COMET2::LEVETT | | Mon Jul 14 1986 11:56 | 13 |
| The General was in a bike shop...a shop that has been in this area
for 27 odd years. The owner did look at height and clearance from
the top bar to the crotch as well as handlebar height, extended
leg etc. They seemed concerned with the customers (me) 'needs' as well
as financial situation in that they didn't try to sell me anything
I couldn't afford. They also recommended staying away from the
Sears, discount store bicycles and I believe that they are looking
out for my 'best' interests. My real concerns were geared more
to the make of bicycle not being a Schwinn, Peugot (sp ?), or some
of the other exotic expensive bikes I've seen.
_stew-
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| 99.4 | | SUPER::CONNELL | | Mon Jul 14 1986 17:20 | 7 |
| There are very good deals now on Japanese bikes. You can get something
new and backed with good service for under $250.
Where do you live?
Chuck
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| 99.5 | | GENRAL::WOESTEHOFF | It's the singer, not the song | Wed Jul 16 1986 16:33 | 8 |
| P L E A S E D O N ' T B U Y A B I K E F R O M S E A R S,
K M A R T E T C. ! ! ! ! !
You'll be much happier and safer with a bike from a reputable bike shop.
Also, read note 100.
Keith
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