| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3214 |
| Total number of notes: | 31946 |
Hello,
I am a newcomer to the mountain bike activity. I am shopping around for
a good bike. I have located a quality bike this the Bridgestone MB4. I
was then completely shocked at the price in Germany. This is around
DM1500.00, Here is the question.?? the enqueries made so far indicate
that the price in the US is about $500.. (� price).. does anyone know how
much it costs to ship a bike from the US to Munich. (Germany)
2. Does anyone know the central distribution for Bridgestone in the US.
I estimate that a phone call to them or a large bike shop could get it
shipped to me.
Alternative ideas that I have had is that if anyone from the states is
visiting Europe (mainland) in the near future. I would be happy to make
bookings. Route plans in the Munich area if they could assist me in the
aquisition.
Completely open to suggestions from anyone who might have been through
this route before.
Rgds,
Stephen
ps.. the price difference is not due to taxes. .. To import the bike
would cost me 30%. This still puts the price at $666, or a saving of
$300..
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| 1746.1 | Try this | MAIL::ALBERT | Fri Sep 28 1990 16:30 | 17 | |
Bridgestone Cycle, USA
15003 Wicks Blvd
San Leandro, CA 94577
(415) 895-5480 ask for customer service--the number is often very
busy so keep trying
I've bought two Bridgestone mtn bikes from a shop in LA called Beverly
Hills Bike Shop, (213) 275-2453. Owner's name is Steve, and he gave me
a hell of a deal on an MB-0 and an MB-3. He was perfectly willing to
ship them to me in St. Louis for $15 each.
Might also try Franks' Spoke and Wheel, which has several stores in the
Boston area. I don't have their phone number but you may find it
elswhere in this conference.
Good luck,
Tom
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| 1746.2 | East Coast Bridgestone | ABACUS::SOFIO | Mon Oct 08 1990 14:24 | 7 | |
A dealer on the East Coast is Buchika's in Salem NH. I bought my MB-4
there and have been very happy with it. The frame is great- very rigid
and relatively light.
Good luck.
Ed
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| 1746.3 | Gearshift problems on the MB5 anyone? | EICMFG::BINGER | Tue Oct 09 1990 15:30 | 12 | |
just when I had the answers they changed the questions.....
I heard by calling the numbers in the above notes that Bridgestone have
changed the MB5, and allthe MB range considerably. I spoke to Matt at
Bridgestone and he said that one reason was due to problems with the
gaershift.
Has anyone out there had problems with this gearshift...or any of the
other components on the MB%.
Thanks in advance,
Rgds,
Stephen
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