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07-21-11, 03:33 PM
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Bikesdirect.com
Is this site as good as it seems?
Anyone baught a bike of there before?
Hows this FREE shipping? did your bike arrive okay?
Anyone baught a bike of there before?
Hows this FREE shipping? did your bike arrive okay?
07-21-11, 04:24 PM
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07-21-11, 04:31 PM
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07-21-11, 04:41 PM
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Yes, good prices, good bikes. Be sure and check inventory before ordering, back orders can take a while. The have a good reputation.
07-21-11, 05:02 PM
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07-21-11, 11:58 PM
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07-22-11, 01:41 AM
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I love the clicks that form in these forums, oh em gee
GO AMERICA!
GO AMERICA!
07-22-11, 10:27 AM
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2. I have two, a Fantom CX and a pre-prod Windsor Shetland that they decided not to sell (it is one of two)
3. Both bikes arrived just fine.
In fact, the only issue I have ever had with bike shipping was getting the bike boxes up my back steps and into the house. Both times, I did the assembly indoors. Once on a tarp in the living room and once in on the linoleum in the master bath.
That Fantom CX is a great bike for $500.
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07-22-11, 10:35 AM
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What? Do you mean "cliques"? And which cliques would those be, exactly?
You got respondents who like Bikesdirect's products, those who don't, and those who have been around long enough to see a few of the hundreds of threads that all ask the same question you have. Unless you were expecting everyone to chime in with precisely the same opinion, what's with the attitude?
And not one poster, in this thread or the one in Road, commented about the national origin of Bikesdirect's products, so your "go America" quip is completely out of place.
You got respondents who like Bikesdirect's products, those who don't, and those who have been around long enough to see a few of the hundreds of threads that all ask the same question you have. Unless you were expecting everyone to chime in with precisely the same opinion, what's with the attitude?
And not one poster, in this thread or the one in Road, commented about the national origin of Bikesdirect's products, so your "go America" quip is completely out of place.
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07-22-11, 10:39 AM
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07-22-11, 10:50 AM
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i like bikesindirect.com where the bikes move through a shadowy underworld of middlemen and cutouts.
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07-22-11, 12:32 PM
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07-22-11, 12:35 PM
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I may well go the BD route if I ever start actually riding my MTB again. I have the knowledge and ability to order the correct size bike for myself and assemble it when it comes in, so their pricing is attractive to me. Please take the time to update us when your bike comes in to let us know about your exprience.
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07-22-11, 12:40 PM
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I may well go the BD route if I ever start actually riding my MTB again. I have the knowledge and ability to order the correct size bike for myself and assemble it when it comes in, so their pricing is attractive to me. Please take the time to update us when your bike comes in to let us know about your exprience.
I dont have tools and dont know how to assemble it...yet I'm still contemplating the attempt..we will see.
I have a bike shop down the street from my house, i wonder how much they would charge me for some simple assembly?
07-22-11, 12:52 PM
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Most bike shops do not like BikesDirect, so be prepared for this, charge might be stiff and service might not be the fastest. The mechanics forum here is awesome, you should check it out. Flat bar road bike should not be too hard of a build. All you should really need is a set of allen wrenches. If any of the parts are carbon fiber, you might need some carbon fiber assembly paste and a torque wrench with allen key sockets. Park Tool has a great website with videos that show how to adjust derialeurs, headsets, etc.
I would say give it a try. If not, see if your shop offers mechanics classes and use them to learn how to assemble and maintain your bike.
I would say give it a try. If not, see if your shop offers mechanics classes and use them to learn how to assemble and maintain your bike.
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07-22-11, 01:21 PM
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Most bike shops do not like BikesDirect, so be prepared for this, charge might be stiff and service might not be the fastest. The mechanics forum here is awesome, you should check it out. Flat bar road bike should not be too hard of a build. All you should really need is a set of allen wrenches. If any of the parts are carbon fiber, you might need some carbon fiber assembly paste and a torque wrench with allen key sockets. Park Tool has a great website with videos that show how to adjust derialeurs, headsets, etc.
I would say give it a try. If not, see if your shop offers mechanics classes and use them to learn how to assemble and maintain your bike.
I would say give it a try. If not, see if your shop offers mechanics classes and use them to learn how to assemble and maintain your bike.
No..I was talking specifically about Foo tehe
07-22-11, 01:57 PM
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Oh I will for sure, I"m hoping this forum will be handy in the future.
I dont have tools and dont know how to assemble it...yet I'm still contemplating the attempt..we will see.
I have a bike shop down the street from my house, i wonder how much they would charge me for some simple assembly?
I dont have tools and dont know how to assemble it...yet I'm still contemplating the attempt..we will see.
I have a bike shop down the street from my house, i wonder how much they would charge me for some simple assembly?
JSharr - if you do decide to pick up a MTB, check out IBEX bikes. They have a similar business model as BD, but don't sell under old brand names. I have two of their bikes, and like them a lot. Price point might not be quite as good as BD. One word of caution -- they did go out of business for a while shortly after I purchased from them, but apparently new folks bought the brand and are back selling bikes.