Any bikes shops that allow try before you buy?

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Permalink Reply by Donna Norford on February 16, 2012 at 17:18

Thanks for the help all!

I've been on a bit of a trek today & tested a couple of bikes

Bike Pro in Kings Heath.  very helpful indeed allowed me to have a test ride for exchange of a credit card & car keys .  They  did a safety  check on it before letting me take it out.  I was very up front & said that I was not buying today & wanted to take my time finding the right bike.  

I tested a Dawes Graduate/Duchess (Yes a granny bike!) took it out on the high street & up to the park.

They also offered me a part exchange on my old bike.   

test ride arranged for 1 o'clock at specialized fort dunlop.   I arrived at 12.50 to be told by the assistant that they did not have time to get it from stores,  "COME BACK in a 2 hours!!!!"   this was overheard by the manager,   who promptly stepped in & offered my tea & sent the assist to get the bike.   this took 30 mins.

I tested the Globe Daily 2 ...   but no safety check meant very poor brakes &  an untrue front wheel + the bike is not worth the £500 - £600 price tag, very cheap flimsy components!

On your bike!  were also incredibly helpful & spent a good 40 mins going through options & pro's & cons etc... I have arranged a test ride with them on Saturday morning!  

their  after sales servicing plan seems good also.

although I have by no means made my mind up..... one thing for sure is that I will be buying locally , when I'm ready........ 

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Permalink Reply by John KIRK on February 16, 2012 at 18:06

I too think the Globes are overpriced.

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Permalink Reply by Rich22222 on February 17, 2012 at 18:18

You may find this useful in advance for finding your size:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO

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