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03-15-10 | 05:37 AM

#151

JTKarpo

Junior Member

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PlatyPius

Imagine that, another first time poster posting all 3 of his first posts in a BD thread.

I'm calling total BS on this entire post based on the fact that UPS doesn't charge $140 to ship a bike anywhere in the continental US. Packed in the largest bike box I have ever seen, the most I have ever paid is $68.

The $140 (actually $139) came from the UPS website where I entered the dimensions of the box and origination/destination of Detroit - Dallas....check it yourself.

Hey dude, I just posted my own experience with BD; that's all. It just happens to have been a very positive one..... and I have no reservation in saying that.

03-15-10 | 07:28 AM

#152

PlatyPius

Arsehole

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 2,280

Likes: 1

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTKarpo

Detroit to Dallas:

UPS Ground

7:00 P.M.
Monday
March 15, 2010
By End of Day,
Thursday
March 18, 2010 47.88 USD*

Days In Transit: 3 Schedule by
6:00 P.M.
Monday
March 15, 2010 Billable Weight:
70.0 lbs.

03-15-10 | 01:39 PM

#153

JTKarpo

Junior Member

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 5

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlatyPius

Detroit to Dallas:

UPS Ground

7:00 P.M.
Monday
March 15, 2010
By End of Day,
Thursday
March 18, 2010 47.88 USD*

Days In Transit: 3 Schedule by
6:00 P.M.
Monday
March 15, 2010 Billable Weight:
70.0 lbs.

Interesting....that's not what I got when I checked the cost on the UPS site!!

Anyway, is that what you cared about - the shipping cost? It wasn't my priority issue.

To me, the important thing was the quality of BD's service in handling my purchase/exchange.......which I will repeat again - was EXCELLENT.

If you have a different experience with them, it is what it is. My own experience with them has been top notch

04-04-10 | 10:34 PM

#154

poppadaddio

El Hammermeister

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 43

Likes: 1

From: Renton, Washington

Bikes: Black, black, red&white, and titanium. All 4 are from Bikesdirect!

I have four bikes from BD. All satisfactory.

04-05-10 | 04:36 AM

#155

BigDaddyPete

Senior Member

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 633

Likes: 1

From: Pittsfield, MA

Bikes: Motobecane Fantom Cross 2008 Schwinn Super Sport 1972 SS. Surly Pacer Rando bike

Quote:

Originally Posted by mijome07

Good service and quality of bike for the money. I recently replaced the stock saddle and will do so with other parts (i.e. drop bars, brakes, wheels/tires, etc.).

I have the same bike. Added some fenders, swapped out the saddle, put a rack on it and some slicks. It's been my daily commuter for 2 years. I commute year round, so this thing has seen snow, salt, sand, you name it. When I bought it, I had my LBS build it, certainly worth the $50 he charged me. Last time I was in the shop, he was commenting on how much bike I got for my money and how much of a beating it's taken. The best part is, I've built a relationship with my LBS and he's currently working on my old Raleigh, I bought my Surly Pacer from him and I've ordered my Surly LHT from him. But for now, this is my go to bike for going to work. $600, can't be beat!