Super Deal for those that like BD - others please ignore

[bikesdirect_com]

Hi

I am happy we have lots of supporters here on bikeforums
and I am glad we have advertising here for the last year or so and plan to continue that

We are offering an insane deal on the 2007 LSL starting in August
I wanted to post it here first; before we run out of some sizes

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/lechamp420_sale.htm

One way of looking at this deal is:
Buy American Classic 420 wheels at list and FSA Carbon Crank at half off
AND GET FOR FREE
AL Frame
Full Carbon fork
Ultegra Shifters
Ultegra FRT & RR DER
Ultegra Cassette
WCS bars
WCS stem
WCS post
Cane Creek brakes
tires; headset; tubes; saddle; etc

this is a bike hundreds of customers have really loved; at the promotional deal
it is a fantastic value

have fun
mike
bikesdirect

[CCFISH81]

Thats not a good deal, That's a great deal, a smoking deal, an amazing deal. I might bite.

[waterrockets]

It's tough to argue against the value there. I'm not in the market and it still makes my wallet tickle.

[spdrcr5]

Is it possible to get it with a 53/39 instead of the compact 50/36?

I'd think about getting this and swapping my Ultegra 9spd onto it and selling it to my Bro-in-law for $500 who's looking to get a road bike...

I'd want the wheels and groupo... hmmm, but I don't want a compact...

[indygreg]

I would say no, but I am not Mike. The key to his prices is no substitutions.

FWIW, you can largely take a new part like that and sell it on ebay and get as much as it would cost you to buy the different size on ebay. In fact, you would probably make out ahead as most seem to sell full size to buy compacts, you want to go opposite.

I sold my DA crank on ebay after a few months and made enough to buy a Shimano R700 compact and have money left to pick up some odds and ends. Yeah, a downgrade, but it is more of what I wanted.

This is the downside of BD.com. I think it is worth it.

[ryanspeer]

Mike - when will you be getting that Motobecane Cyclocross with full Ultegra back in stock? I don't have the cash-in-hand right now but hope to soon. I was bummed to see it's not in stock anymore. Is this temporary or permanent?

[MillCreek]

Or how does the 2008 Cyclocross CX compare to the Cyclocross pro?

[bikesdirect_com]

Mike - when will you be getting that Motobecane Cyclocross with full Ultegra back in stock? I don't have the cash-in-hand right now but hope to soon. I was bummed to see it's not in stock anymore. Is this temporary or permanent?

not permanent - that's for sure

Cyclo-Cross bikes have taken off for us

FANTOM CX & FANTOM CROSS will be in around Sept 1st

2008 Fantom Cross Pro will be in around Oct 15th

we think the fall will be the biggest cyclo cross season ever

mike

[adam]

Too bad it's an ISIS BB.

[damocles1]

Too bad it's an ISIS BB.

Talk about nit-picking...:rolleyes:

That's a stinky fat deal...

[SDRider]

Thats not a good deal, That's a great deal, a smoking deal, an amazing deal. I might bite.

Shill. :p

[dcdomain]

Hey Mike, welcome back. Lots of action regarding BD going on here recently. So... how about that Carbon Frame =T. No new information eh?

[roadfix]

Lots of action regarding BD going on here recently.Positive or otherwise, I'm sure it's not hurting business one bit...:D

[cat4ever]

"Tour de France winning Ultegra 6600 10 Speed technology."


Hehe. Anyway, that's a pretty nice deal.

[ggg300]

I just sent the link to a buddy looking to buy. This is a really good deal.

You can say that BD has a wacky way of selling, but it would be hard to say that this is not a good deal

[aballas]

NICE! if I hadn't just bought a cannondale I'd think about this....my buddy is in the market for a 1st road bike though...I might get him on one of these...

[CCFISH81]

Shill. :p

::eek::D

[ManBearPig]

Mike, what about size? I am 5'10-1/2" and ride a 56 Trek and 55 Litespeed -- would I get the 54 or 56?

This IS tempting - much better value than spending $ upgrading wheels and shifters on current beater bike - better to just buy this as my NEW beater bike.

[bikesdirect_com]

Mike, what about size? I am 5'10-1/2" and ride a 56 Trek and 55 Litespeed -- would I get the 54 or 56?

This IS tempting - much better value than spending $ upgrading wheels and shifters on current beater bike - better to just buy this as my NEW beater bike.

sizing is not the major issue that many would like it to be
of course, your bike needs to fit
but there are lots of adjustments that can be made

little history from an old guy:
During the bike boom of the 70s almost all bikes came 17", 19", 21", 23", 25"
that's right; every 5cm -- and customers were happy; real happy
sure, we ordered some custom frames that were made to the cm
but 99% of bike shop buyers purchased from stock bikes and just rode their bike and smiled and loved it

counter to what many say; to some extent you are more likely to get your 'best' size on-line; as we have nothing to gain by pushing a a given size; we stock everything -- many dealers are forced to reccommend what they have in stock

my opinion; you need a 56cm and will be happy with it.

mike

[VT Biker]

:crash::crash::crash:


The BikeForums have now become the equivalent of those rural radio programs where people call offering to sell or looking to buy.

I am asking Mods to do this:

Please - create a market forum, where people from BD and other vendors can shill for their products, while leaving the Road forums clear from this. Please.

[ManBearPig]

sizing is not the major issue that many would like it to be
of course, your bike needs to fit
but there are lots of adjustments that can be made

little history from an old guy:
During the bike boom of the 70s almost all bikes came 17", 19", 21", 23", 25"
that's right; every 5cm -- and customers were happy; real happy
sure, we ordered some custom frames that were made to the cm
but 99% of bike shop buyers purchased from stock bikes and just rode their bike and smiled and loved it

counter to what many say; to some extent you are more likely to get your 'best' size on-line; as we have nothing to gain by pushing a a given size; we stock everything -- many dealers are forced to reccommend what they have in stock

my opinion; you need a 56cm and will be happy with it.

mike


I think based on years of personal experience that size is more critical than you suggest; though it's 97% likely to be either 54 or 56. To illustrate, I was test riding Scott bikes the other day. I was definitely a 54 in Scott, despite being a definite 56 in Trek. So, if your frames are sized more like Trek I'd choose 56; otherwise choose 54. Any clue how your sizing compares to these national brands?

[pathdoc]

If you're not interest, just don't read the thread. Nothing offensive with a dealer offering members killer deals.

[ryanspeer]

If you're not interest, just don't read the thread. Nothing offensive with a dealer offering members killer deals.

+1. So a sub-forum is created for marketing. What's that leave for the rest of the roadie forum? Questions on which carbon bottle cage is best? Whether Dura-Ace is better than Force? Tales from the crypt authored by the fictional Ryanf? Which paint color makes your bike faster?

Nobody's forcing anyone to read any specific thread. Don't be a troll.

[damocles1]

:crash::crash::crash:


The BikeForums have now become the equivalent of those rural radio programs where people call offering to sell or looking to buy.

I am asking Mods to do this:

Please - create a market forum, where people from BD and other vendors can shill for their products, while leaving the Road forums clear from this. Please.

Now get off my grass...

Jesus, did someone hide your fiber lately? People have questions about BD, and instead of the normal conjecture and bullsh*t, Mike answers the question. Usually, it's someone trying to either be a wiseass or giving an answer that has no basis in fact.

Mike pays to be here and has every right to shill his product all he wants. If you don't like it, get a tissue.

[ryanspeer]

. . . If you don't like it, get a tissue.:roflmao::roflmao:

:beer:

[anomaly]

I'm very tempted to buy that and put all the stuff on my 86' Paramount...

[ManBearPig]

+1. So a sub-forum is created for marketing. What's that leave for the rest of the roadie forum? Questions on which carbon bottle cage is best?

Which carbon bottle cage IS the best??

[Dr_Robert]

Wow, that is a great deal. If I had $1000 lying around, I'd seriously consider picking one up just for the parts.

[Raiyn]

Mike pays to be here and has every right to shill his product all he wants. If you don't like it, get a tissue.

He might buy ad space, but that doesn't give him any right to post ads disguised as threads. Hell, he'd have to buy a red star to post that sort of thing in Advertise Your Services.

[One Way Rider]

Mike pays to be here and has every right to shill his product all he wants. If you don't like it, get a tissue.

A forum rule that Mr BD had to agree to in order to post:

Solicitation... Refrain from using BikeForums to advertise your site, items for sale, commercial services or website.

If becoming an advertiser here waives that, I'd like to hear it from a mod.

BTW, I always thought forums were for open discussion of topics within established guidelines, not for use as a direct marketing tool.

[sillywabbit]

Excuse my ignorance being new to the biking world but i'm looking at the bike mentioned and the website states the frame is 2.7 pounds ( aluminum frame). Now when i look at your $1895 carbon frame bikes, the frame also weighs in at 2.7 pounds. As i said, i'm new to the biking world but i would have assumed the carbon frames would be lighter.

[bikesdirect_com]

Excuse my ignorance being new to the biking world but i'm looking at the bike mentioned and the website states the frame is 2.7 pounds ( aluminum frame). Now when i look at your $1895 carbon frame bikes, the frame also weighs in at 2.7 pounds. As i said, i'm new to the biking world but i would have assumed the carbon frames would be lighter.

Good question:
Some aluminum frames are heavier than some carbon frames
Some carbon frames are lighter than some aluminum frames
and actually some steel frames are lighter than some carbon and some aluminum frames

a very light bike can be built with carbon fiber frame; aluminum frame; steel frame; or Ti frame

mike

[BlastRadius]

Excuse my ignorance being new to the biking world but i'm looking at the bike mentioned and the website states the frame is 2.7 pounds ( aluminum frame). Now when i look at your $1895 carbon frame bikes, the frame also weighs in at 2.7 pounds. As i said, i'm new to the biking world but i would have assumed the carbon frames would be lighter.

I have a Bianchi EV4 aluminum/zinc/magnesium alloy frame that weights just a hair over 2 pounds (3#2ozs including full carbon fork and headset). Definitely a huge range of weights across all frame materials.

[Ostuni]

you basttard...

i will wake up tomorrow morning thinking about that bike....

someone please come over and hide my credit cards....

no need to like bd to know that bike for that price (shipped) is a terrific deal....

[huytheskigod]

ooohhh...want AC 420s...but already have an Ultegra moto. Would almost be a sideways move. Must keep going up the ladder.

[dtrain]

ooohhh...want AC 420s...but already have an Ultegra moto. Would almost be a sideways move. Must keep going up the ladder.

Just sent you a PM. I'm interested in almost everything besides the wheels. Give a shout if you'd be interested in working something out in terms of 'sharing' an order.

To anyone else: What kind of resale do you think I could expect on a brand new pair of AC 420s? Guess I'll do a 'completed auctions' e-bay search this evening.

[ridethecliche]

Dang it!

I hope a deal like that is still around when I'm looking to buy my next bike. I have one of yours currently (Ebay moto grand record) and love it. If your deals stay like this, I might be back again. Who knows!

[dauphin]

A forum rule that Mr BD had to agree to in order to post:

Solicitation... Refrain from using BikeForums to advertise your site, items for sale, commercial services or website.

If becoming an advertiser here waives that, I'd like to hear it from a mod.

BTW, I always thought forums were for open discussion of topics within established guidelines, not for use as a direct marketing tool.

who appointed you and all the other bikesdirect haters as protectors of the masses? Get over it! I would not buy a bike from them...but I don't mind if others do....get a frickin life.

[One Way Rider]

who appointed you and all the other bikesdirect haters as protectors of the masses? Get over it! I would not buy a bike from them...but I don't mind if others do....get a frickin life.

You are telling me to get a life?:) You wish you had my life!:p I was just stating a fact in response to someone saying BD could come on here and do whatever they wanted. They can't. Simple as that. And try DECAF!:D

Also, please point out what I said that colors me a BD hater. If my own mama was on here hawking her wares I'd take the same exception. Rules are rules.

I, like you, don't care who buys from them. At all. Even a little. I hope they sell boatloads! But I do care that someone is trying to use my interests to get to my wallet in an enthusiast's forum by posing as a friend to cyclists. The cat's got a business to run, and last I heard, people ran them to make money. More power to 'em, just NIMBY, please.

At least this thread is where it belongs now....the Coupon Forum, AKA Dealsville.

[piper_chuck]

As a former rider who is getting back into riding, has done all his own tuning for years, and is considering replacing my mid-90s, DT shift lever bike, is there any reason I shouldn't consider this, or another Ultegra level bike from bikesdirect?

[Ostuni]

As a former rider who is getting back into riding, has done all his own tuning for years, and is considering replacing my mid-90s, DT shift lever bike, is there any reason I shouldn't consider this, or another Ultegra level bike from bikesdirect?
the ride might be a little harsh for some?

if it will replace a 10-year-old bike you will be amazed at the difference...

bang-for-buck quotient on this bike at that price is imo about the best you'll ever find...

[piper_chuck]

the ride might be a little harsh for some?

if it will replace a 10-year-old bike you will be amazed at the difference...

bang-for-buck quotient on this bike at that price is imo about the best you'll ever find...
The bike is more than 10 years old, just can't remember how many. Did a bit of digging, now have to decide on a direction.

[TCR]

"Many of our competitors are offering OLD OLD Lower TECH 9 Speed Ultegra bike..."
http://db.msn-beta.com/big_emoticons/misc/laughing.gif

[piper_chuck]

Out of curiosity, how long does it typically take to get answers to emails to BD? I sent one yesterday at about this time and still have no reply. I'm heading out to visit a couple LBS and would like to have known the answer from BD before I made the trip.

[bikesdirect_com]

Out of curiosity, how long does it typically take to get answers to emails to BD? I sent one yesterday at about this time and still have no reply. I'm heading out to visit a couple LBS and would like to have known the answer from BD before I made the trip.


Thanks for asking
we have had some problems with our single e-mail address system on verio
so we just now put up this contact page

http://www.bikesdirect.com/contact.htm

now there are several e-mail addresses answered 6 days a week
and on most sundays I may answer those on aol myself
and we even put up a blog for those that get e-mails bouched off aol & verio [not many]

e-mail is imperfect; but we intend to get it where everone can get us everytime they try

mike

[piper_chuck]

Thanks for the reply. Does that mean I need to send my questions again, or have you just not gotten to them yet?

[bikesdirect_com]

Thanks for the reply. Does that mean I need to send my questions again, or have you just not gotten to them yet?


I am unsure which e-mail address you sent them to
but if you send them to bd4salesteam@aol.com
or any email on that contact list
you will get an anser to morrow

or PM me here

mike

[piper_chuck]

They went to bikesdirectbikes@aol.com. I'll look for an answer tomorrow. Thanks

[paulv]

say what you want but this thread is out of place in the "coupon" subforum.

[jciv03]

say what you want but this thread is out of place in the "coupon" subforum.

This is where the mods moved this thread.