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| 2476.1 | You should realy ride a few... | SALEM::SHAW | | Mon Jan 04 1993 11:38 | 9 |
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The bad thing about mail orders are, you never know untill you get 'em.
You also don't get to be fitted, and most important, you don't get to
ride before buying. There are a few options in that price range.
Many shops right now have bike sales especially last years models.
In Southern NH, Buckikas in Salem NH has some nice bikes, plus
real enthusiastic/knowledgable sales poeple.
Shaw
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| 2476.2 | | LJOHUB::CRITZ | | Mon Jan 04 1993 13:39 | 12 |
| RE: 2476.0
You mentioned southern NH. I assume you've checked Goodale's
and Tony's? Goodale's is a good shop (many people think a
bit expensive). Ron Bingham races with Nashua Velo, and a lot
of racers buy there.
Guy Blanchard at Tony's used to be a top rider in the area.
Nice fella. I think his prices are cheaper than Goodale's,
but this shop has not been in Nashua long.
Scott
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| 2476.3 | | PCAE::BOLGATZ | | Mon Jan 04 1993 14:58 | 3 |
| I've been to Larry's and Goodales... I'll look Tony's up in the phone
book - thanks!
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| 2476.4 | Directions to Tony's Cyclery | NOVA::NALE | Sue Nale Mildrum | Mon Jan 04 1993 15:58 | 12 |
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To get to Tony's:
Rte 3 N (Everett Turnpike)
Exit 8
Right onto 101A West at the end of the LONG ramp
Tony's is maybe a quarter of a mile away on your right, in a small
shopping center.
He carries Bianchis and Rocky Mountains, among other things.
Sue
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| 2476.5 | C-Dale, Bridgestone | ROULET::HUI | | Mon Jan 04 1993 19:02 | 25 |
| For about the $650 area, Look at a Cannondale SR400. You might even find a left
over for about $550.
For the $550 range try a RB2 from Bridgestone. Specialize is also looking
pretty good this year.
I like the Cannondale $ Value verse performance (Stiff and light at a
reasonable price). Best of all, the frame is hand made in the USA.
Buchikas show room is mostly set up for the ski season right now. But they do
have some bikes out. By mid March, the store will be a complete bike shop
again. They have a new service shop manager (Paul) that rides for the Motorola
US racing Team. He indicated he will be doing the Tour de Dupont this year in
May. I did not believe him at first so he showed me the picture of the Montreal
race he was in last fall.
Good Luck,
Huey
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| 2476.6 | Is there a "best-time-of-year" to buy, price-wise? | LANDO::PATTON | | Fri Jan 08 1993 12:31 | 9 |
| On the same topic,
is there an optimal time of year when the stock is up, prices more
negotiable??? I think Belmont Wheel Works has a special sale at
some point before spring, but can't remember when.
thanks.
jill
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| 2476.7 | ALL THE TIME - SOMETIME... | WMOIS::GIROUARD_C | | Fri Jan 08 1993 13:45 | 12 |
| The same dilema impacts the cycling business as does the car
dealerships. Most franchises are required to purchase so many new
models for the upcoming season/year. So your best deals generally
begin to show up anywhere between the end of season (fall) and the
beginning of the season (early spring)... Of course, during the summer
some dealers are still dealing with overstock and "old" model bikes.
The best bet is to just shop around and specifically ask if they have
any "old" models (if you're interested in the deal) and avoid being
pushed into the new model.
Chip
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| 2476.8 | | NOVA::FISHER | Rdb/VMS Dinosaur | Fri Jan 08 1993 17:42 | 5 |
| I USUALLY figure on October as being aftter the end of the selling
season and before the xmas rush and March as being time to clear out
the old stuff as the best deal times in New England.
ed
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| 2476.9 | bought mountain bike (it looked comfy) | TROOA::SCHAFFER | | Fri Jan 15 1993 15:36 | 4 |
| I ride a trek 1400 about 3000 miles per year and have had no problems
with it. Fit the bike properly then take it for a test ride, what is
good for one person may not be good for you.
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