Texas - RBM Rent-A-Bike - Would You?
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jim10040
01-05-08, 09:44 AM
Looking to try out a newish (post-'80s) road bike, and it looks like RBM is the only place to try one out for more than a ride around the block.
I want to really do a test ride this weekend on modern (name your frame material).
I'll report back what I find out here, afterwards.
barlows
01-05-08, 10:02 AM
I would definitely do it. A buddy of mine rented one from them about a month ago. It was a Trek 1500, and seemed to be in a good state of repair. They were quick to get him going, and he had no trouble with it.
Steve
jim10040
01-05-08, 11:27 AM
After checking out the RBM website, have discovered they have a "demo fleet?" of Colnagos. (reservedly giddy) I really don't want to buy a $3000 bike, but if I want to check out modern hardware....???
MMACH 5
01-05-08, 03:00 PM
If I was in the market for a new bike, I would probably try it.
I think I remember reading somewhere that, if you decide to buy a bike from them after a rental, they will put the rental fees toward the bike purchase.
jim10040
01-06-08, 03:46 PM
Rule #1: Take your own pedals. They don't like anybody changing hardware on their demo bkes. Understandable. Rule #2: You leave your name and credit card number with them, just in case you don't take it back. That's it. I borrowed one of the Colnagos of the demo fleet, and goofed around at WRL. Too Windy! But it was fun. Now I understand the sexy draw of new hardware and a carbon frame. Didn't pay a cent for the tryout. Rental for a day would have been a lot. The bike itself? Too racy...I had a hard time staying in the drops. But a really nice bike, just the same.