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02-13-06, 04:21 PM
FYI
I just came back from an LBS that I don't frequent very much. They have a complete inventory of Koga Miyata Commuter and Touring specific bikes. Apparently, they bet on high oil prices getting the wealthy locals out of their BMW and Lexus SUVs. I asked how they were moving and he said "No one wants them ... at this point we are temporary storage for another dealer." He didn't even bother asking me if I wanted to try one and I was the only person in the store. It's a shame that commuting isn't catching on around here.
These guys took a beating on these things. It's a very small shop run by two brothers. I didn't count but I'd estimate they had at least 15 of these bikes. All have generator hubs, enclosed chains and racks. Some are Nexus 8 and others have the standard derailer setups. I believe they all come with stainless water bottles. Most have thick leather hand grips ... very nice. If anyone is window shopping for a commuter they should give this place a ring. The markdowns were huge.
http://www.newhopecyclery.com/
They're in New Hope, Pa. The website shows the list price but you should call for the discounted price. The Metro going for $1300 on the website was marked down to $879 on the floor!
PS: These guys don't know me by name so I'm not shilling for my buddies. I don't benefit from their sales in any way. It may even be better if you don't mention this posting at all when talking to them.
I just came back from an LBS that I don't frequent very much. They have a complete inventory of Koga Miyata Commuter and Touring specific bikes. Apparently, they bet on high oil prices getting the wealthy locals out of their BMW and Lexus SUVs. I asked how they were moving and he said "No one wants them ... at this point we are temporary storage for another dealer." He didn't even bother asking me if I wanted to try one and I was the only person in the store. It's a shame that commuting isn't catching on around here.
These guys took a beating on these things. It's a very small shop run by two brothers. I didn't count but I'd estimate they had at least 15 of these bikes. All have generator hubs, enclosed chains and racks. Some are Nexus 8 and others have the standard derailer setups. I believe they all come with stainless water bottles. Most have thick leather hand grips ... very nice. If anyone is window shopping for a commuter they should give this place a ring. The markdowns were huge.
http://www.newhopecyclery.com/
They're in New Hope, Pa. The website shows the list price but you should call for the discounted price. The Metro going for $1300 on the website was marked down to $879 on the floor!
PS: These guys don't know me by name so I'm not shilling for my buddies. I don't benefit from their sales in any way. It may even be better if you don't mention this posting at all when talking to them.