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David Pasquarel
09-30-03, 04:47 PM
I finally decided on a trek 7200 for my new bike. My last decision was to choose between a 2000 year model for $259 or a 2004 for $349. I walked in the store and asked to try the older model. The salesman took the bike and checked it over. I took it for a ride, but the shifting was clunky and it skipped gears, so I brought it back in and asked to try the new model. The store owner put it on the stand and set it up. I went for a ride in the parking lot, and the chain slipped off the small chain ring. I walked it back into the store, and the owner in a nasty tone said "What did you do to it! " He then decided I needed a lesson. He told me I didn't need to use low gears on a flat surface. Needless to say I walked out of the shop with my money. On the way home I stopped at a different shop, and purchased my bike . The salesman was a mechanic, and took
a half hour to set up my new bike, I am very happy. I want to thank all of you for the help in the forums, especially Miamijim for his help on getting a fair price. I got a 10% discount on the 2004 model, and feel good about that. Thanks again for answering all my questions!

Stubacca
09-30-03, 05:19 PM
Congratulations!

I'm sure you'll love riding your new bike, especially knowing that you got a good deal from a shop that will give you good service into the future. Don't forget to take it back in for that 30 day tuneup - you will have some cable stretch, so the brakes and derailleurs will likely need adjusting.

Enjoy your riding....

Oh, and we always like bike porn around here, so...