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| 1950.1 | UH, UH... | WMOIS::C_GIROUARD | | Thu May 23 1991 07:45 | 8 |
| Cindy, three words... "Don't do it". There are plenty of reputable
dealers around that will treat you the same plus provide the advan-
tage of having some good mechanics right there on the premises, plus
fit you correctly, plus provide accessories, plus, plus, plus...
My humble opinion...
Chip
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| 1950.2 | $'s & Sense | NEMAIL::DELORIEA | I've got better things to do. | Thu May 23 1991 10:02 | 19 |
| This reply is addressed to all mail order bike buyers.
If you are not a bike mechanic don't buy bikes from mail order companies.
All bikes require a break in period. After the first 50 miles a bike can loosen
up quite a lot. This will happen, to some degree, regardless of how well the
bike was first put together. Most shops will do this first check up for free.
That is worth about $30 dollars right there.
A good bicycle sales person should also help fitting you with the correct frame
size bike. Are you sure what size *frame* you need? If the answer is no then you
have another reason why you should not buy from a mail order company.
The advice and free stuff I have received from the bike shop I do business with
more than makes up the initial dollar amount I could of saved going mail order.
Mail order on the other hand is great for buying tools, components, tires and
tubes and other side line stuff.
Tom
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| 1950.3 | small,medium,or large | WMOIS::HORNE_C | | Thu May 23 1991 10:11 | 2 |
| How do you wear a bicycle anyhow.....
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| 1950.4 | He said with a grin! *8^)) | UBRKIT::CLELAND | USC_IM$T Data Center Services | Thu May 23 1991 10:18 | 11 |
| Ummmm, uhhhhhh...
I think you just slap that puppy between your legs...
"That's what she said!"
Oops!
Sorry...
Had to do it...
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| 1950.5 | LL's Mail Order or Outlet Store? | PIPE::SMITH | Chromed Cannondale | Thu May 23 1991 10:25 | 11 |
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If you live in New Engalnd you can go to the LL Beans store in
Freeport, Me. or the factory outlet in Conway, N.H. If this is how
you are considering purchasing a Bean's bike then I'd recommend
it only if you can pick it up on sale. I've seen there top of
the line mountain bikes that were Cannondales (last years) with the
LL label on them in the Outlets marked down to 50% of what you could
buy the comparable C Dale for. Since you have the opportunity to
try it out and be sure it fits it's definately a bargain and worth
the trip/effort.
_Jerry
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| 1950.6 | L.L. | PIPPER::PAINTER | give the world laughter | Thu May 23 1991 12:31 | 17 |
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I was actually thinking of making the pilgrimage, having lived in New
England now for 10 years and have yet to visit them.
I spoke with their bike person and he was most helpful (they have a
special number set up for bikes and fishing). He's sending me some
info on the bike that sounds right for me, according to my very rough
description of what I'm looking for. He also suggested checking out a
few bike shops in this are to get a better idea of the features offered
and the appropriate frame size for me. Then if I still wanted the bike
from them, he recommended driving up to their store to try it out.
No hard sell job at all, and their bikes are 100% guaranteed returnable
if they don't work out.
On to the bike shops...
Cindy
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| 1950.7 | Bean Bargain Bikes | KAHALA::PRESTON | | Tue Aug 04 1992 13:52 | 11 |
| Well, given that L.L. Bean will try to keep the prices of their bikes
competitive, finding a last-year's model at 50% off at their outlet
would be a terrific bargain. Keep in mind, however, at that price you
lose all the L.L. Bean benefits: They won't have anyone in N. Conway to
help fit you to the bike, they won't fix it, and you can't return it,
but if you can get a $500 bike for $250, that's still quite a deal!
And you have to be there at the right time, too...
Ed
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