Utility Cycling - Ideal Price For A Complete Big Dummy? (Not the Sticker Price)
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NormanF
01-18-09, 03:58 PM
What would be your ideal price for a complete Big Dummy? I don't mean the sticker price and building up a frameset from parts. I mean a Big Dummy ready to go.
I'm asking since a complete one is offered for $2,000-$3,000 retail. What is fair to you guys?
Having some small manufacturing experience, that's fair.
NormanF
01-18-09, 04:26 PM
Hmmm.... you may be right about what's fair. I snagged a complete BD off eBay for a grand.
HardyWeinberg
02-12-09, 05:36 PM
Hmmm.... you may be right about what's fair. I snagged a complete BD off eBay for a grand.
wow!
BD complete sticker price decreasing (http://www.surlybikes.com/2009_02_01_blog_archive.html#6938670206407249072)
NormanF
02-12-09, 06:48 PM
I finally got to see it. All it needs is an Xtracycle longtail kit, a new saddle, a handlebar swap and a front rack. There's nothing else to be changed!
They need to cut the Big Dummy price to $2,000.
penexpers
02-13-09, 04:58 AM
They need to cut the Big Dummy price to $2,000.
I think if you look at the parts they use, then $2,450 is a good price for the complete bike. There really isn't much I would change on that bike, even the tires are a good choice.