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Old 02-02-08 | 08:19 PM
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Schwinnrider
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Bikes: Gunnar Sport, Surly Pacer, Access MTB, Ibex Corrida, one day a Simple City

I remember Trek dealers pretty much taking a bath on the L200. I understand not a lot of dealers stocked them, and the ones that did had them on the floor for a LONG time. Specialized sold a Globe which was similar, but must not have sold well either. Is there a market for a complete utility bike package? I think dealers are wary of stocking one, mainly because they lose the additional sales of accessories. Bike shops don't actually make much profit on bikes, right? I've always heard they have more of a markup on accessories, and if you can sell someone fenders, a rack, panniers, and a light that's a decent chunk of money.
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