Southern California - Bike Shops in L.A. that offer Saddle Demo Programs

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04-08-10, 02:57 PM
I apologize if this a repeat thread, I tried searching before I decided to post.

Are there any bike shops in the Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale, Santa Monica areas with a program that allows you to try out a saddle prior to purchasing it?

I called many of the bike shops that google search brought up, and had no luck.

I know competitive cyclist offers a similar program through the mail/web:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/road-bikes/demo-saddle

But I would like to go into a physical store location.

Thanks in advance!

KevinSCo
04-08-10, 03:53 PM
Try Veloworx in Santa Monica. Last I checked they have a selection of demo seats. You have to leave a deposit for the entire purchase price, which they will either return when you bring the seat back or credit towards another purchase.
DScott
04-08-10, 10:16 PM
Try Veloworx in Santa Monica. Last I checked they have a selection of demo seats. You have to leave a deposit for the entire purchase price, which they will either return when you bring the seat back or credit towards another purchase.
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My favorite bike shop!

3102 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 584-9797

vertical bob
04-09-10, 07:44 AM
Universal Cycles on Ventura /Cahuenga has Specialized saddles to demo. Just bought a saddle there this week. Great guys.
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04-09-10, 08:03 PM
Thank you! Any other shop recommendations? I currently have a Specialized Alias 143, and would like to try other makes, and models.

I will definitely check out the shop on Ventura, and will try to venture out to Santa Monica.
vertical bob
04-10-10, 06:36 AM
Thank you! Any other shop recommendations? I currently have a Specialized Alias 143, and would like to try other makes, and models.

I will definitely check out the shop on Ventura, and will try to venture out to Santa Monica. Say Hi to Carlos and Owen. Tell them I sent you
dolophonic
04-10-10, 05:10 PM
Incycle pasadena have Fizik and Specialized demo saddles.
kenrudman
04-14-10, 12:28 AM
Pasadena Cyclery have some demo saddles, mainly Bontrager, WTB and Terry. Bicycle John's in Burbank have Fizik demos.
Cachequatch
04-14-10, 03:37 PM
Coates cyclery in Pomona has fizik saddles for demo.. might be a little too far east but just my two cents