Originally Posted by
BHBiker
Could be a strategy since these bikes he talked up may not be part of your choices...
LBS can really be creative...Whats that
marketing bash tactic..."Plant a seed of doubt,....a tree of deception grows"
Then again it could be true......then again....hmmmmm
Yea.... bike companies can be really creative, and use marketing bash tactic. Just look at Cervelo's site, writing up arguments as to why they don't make women's sizing and make only 6 sizes.
Arguments worded correctly and convincingly is a lot cheaper than production overrun cost, and it makes it attractive to dealers to carry your brand as it minimizes overstock.
Our road bike geometry is a little different than most companies', but the important thing is that it works. Before Team CSC rode on Cervélos, it used a frame that came in 12 sizes yet several riders needed custom-made frames because none of the 12 fit. Now, they use five sizes (there is no CSC rider who needs the 61cm frame) and there isn't a single rider on the roster who needs a custom-made frame.
Sounds like they are bashing Look pretty heavily, in the end people are still buying Looks.