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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-06, 10:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,629
Posted By wpflem

Yes, the strategy was to be bricks and mortar...

Yes, the strategy was to be bricks and mortar based which allowed us to deal in Bromptons and Dahon and Brooks Saddles etc, but more than half of our business was internet based. Santa Fe was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-06, 10:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,629
Posted By wpflem

Terrific, thanks for the feedback.

Terrific, thanks for the feedback.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-14-06, 07:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,629
Posted By wpflem

THANKS ERIC, I hope all is well with your two new...

THANKS ERIC, I hope all is well with your two new beatufiful speical order Bromptons. I think we finally got the few loose ends taken care of to everyone's satifactdion.

I am rather thrilled...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-06, 06:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,629
Posted By wpflem

Brian, send me your address and we'll send you...

Brian, send me your address and we'll send you one of our water bottles.

Sandy was in today getting some orders out.

Talked with accountant today, he suggested we look to see if there might...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-06, 10:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,629
Posted By wpflem

Thanks Thor. I bet you understand as well as...

Thanks Thor. I bet you understand as well as anybody.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-06, 10:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,629
Posted By wpflem

After a good bit of thought I've decided to close...

After a good bit of thought I've decided to close the doors on Santa Fe Bikes. We are clearing up a few residuals orders and doing our best to keep our customers and supporters happy which has...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-06, 07:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,629
Posted By wpflem

Yes Reid, vacation is now permanent. Shop will...

Yes Reid, vacation is now permanent. Shop will be open and staffed by wife Sandy Wedesday and Thursday. A bike forum participant was in today we are considering staffing options.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-06, 04:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,629
Posted By wpflem

Santa Fe Bikes says thanks guys for all the...

Santa Fe Bikes says thanks guys for all the concern.

My employee unexpectedly announced to me via email last Tuesday that he was taking a vacation. That left no one to run the shop. I don't work...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,795
Posted By wpflem

Shopatron allows bike stores that deal in Dahons...

Shopatron allows bike stores that deal in Dahons to fill the orders for the bike(s) you want if they have them in stock. If you call our store manager Gene at 1 888 473-1331, he can explain to you....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-06, 04:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,795
Posted By wpflem

You can get a good idea of what's available from...

You can get a good idea of what's available from Dahon at this site: http://www.shopatron.com/index
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-06, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 892
Posted By wpflem

According to my initial interview with John,...

According to my initial interview with John, Breezer initiated his interest in the folding bike store. They contacted him and offered to send one of their new models to test ride. I doubt that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-06, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 892
Posted By wpflem

I talked to John about Downtubes on the initial...

I talked to John about Downtubes on the initial phone interview, but I note they didn't get a mention in the article or a picture in the slide show. He may have forgotten.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-06, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 892
Posted By wpflem

Business Week Article

Look for the folding bike article in this week's issue of Business Week, June 12, 2006. Will hit the newstands this weekend.

Now anyone remember this thread? ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-06, 07:32 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

Thanks for bright outlook, it made for a better...

Thanks for bright outlook, it made for a better day and a healthy smile on my face. You are so right, so many people don't know about folders, it is a major limiting factor in the USA.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-06, 08:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,239
Posted By wpflem

Airnimals have been in short supply in the USA; ...

Airnimals have been in short supply in the USA; orders apparently have exceeded expectations so we've had trouble getting ours. This week we had our first Chameleon come in. Our store manager...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-06, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,723
Posted By wpflem

We sold our last Cappuccino a few months ago. I...

We sold our last Cappuccino a few months ago. I was under the impression that it was no longer being imported. The US KHS website no longer has it listed:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-06, 07:56 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

[QUOTE=invisiblehand] Erika and I will be...

[QUOTE=invisiblehand]

Erika and I will be spending a week in New Mexico later in the year. Four days in Albuquerque (did I spell it correctly?) and three days in Sante Fe. Looks like we will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-06, 11:31 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

There are over 200 manufactures of folding bikes...

There are over 200 manufactures of folding bikes in the world, most of them in Asia. I believe there are now at least three makers of Brompton knock-offs. There is only a relatively tiny maket...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-06, 06:02 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

What do you all consider Swift's peer(s). I tend...

What do you all consider Swift's peer(s). I tend of think of Swift as in a class of its own.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-06, 09:30 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

Yes, I'm very much aware of ATOB's review and...

Yes, I'm very much aware of ATOB's review and that's why I'm holding back cautiously until there is more experience with the Merc. I would not have ordered one except for the positive reviews...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-06, 05:27 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

Yan, I think that is a good idea. I'm going to...

Yan, I think that is a good idea. I'm going to run it by my managing partner. Maybe we could even customize the bikes a little or add something special beyond on the bikes branded as Santa Fe...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-06, 06:44 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

Yes, we have thought out that. We're still too...

Yes, we have thought out that. We're still too small and currently have far below the needed volume of sales to be doing much in the way of custom work. In fact, I'm contracting out some of that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-06, 11:45 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

Good questions. I had them up on the the site...

Good questions. I had them up on the the site for awhile, but I just think that they are not going to be good for retail sales. We've had no serious inquiries on Mercs. Like Downtube, it is at...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-06, 08:06 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

Confirmed today that customs did overcharge us on...

Confirmed today that customs did overcharge us on our first Merc order which unnecessarily raised our acquisiton cost.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-06, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By wpflem

If you will communicate privately, I think you...

If you will communicate privately, I think you will find the article is all above board. I made the recommendation that he seek an experienced rider from this forum.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-06, 06:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,343
Posted By wpflem

Anybody know how much a Swift goes for in London?

Anybody know how much a Swift goes for in London?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-06, 03:42 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

Brompton furnishes a USA list price which tends...

Brompton furnishes a USA list price which tends to crystallize prices in the USA, so you don't see very big price variations. Merc does not recommend a USA retail price.

We are selling the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-06, 08:35 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

Perhaps they were trying to lighten the load. ...

Perhaps they were trying to lighten the load. As a brick-and-mortar store, there is no way we can compete with a price of 330 pounds on the Merc3. I note there are no Mercs on Ebay as of this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-14-06, 10:53 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

good question.

good question.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-14-06, 08:11 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

On examining my bill from DHL, it appears that I...

On examining my bill from DHL, it appears that I was significantly overcharged. If so, it may be that the prices will work out favorably enough to justify importing the Mercs.

I've put in an...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-14-06, 07:42 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

Is I understand it Brompton has had some patent...

Is I understand it Brompton has had some patent expirations which has allowed the Merc to emerge.

In terms of shipping, getting the Mercs from Taiwan would cost as much or more than from England...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-13-06, 02:48 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

Finally recieved my final bill on the Mercs so I...

Finally recieved my final bill on the Mercs so I can give a very close estimate of what it will cost to order a Merc 3 direct retail from Merc in England.

Merc 3 400 British Pounds = $756
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-06, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,092
Posted By wpflem

Chop, I was very interested in bringing in a...

Chop,

I was very interested in bringing in a KHS folder like this (not sure of the model now). It would retail here for about 1K. I saw it at Interbike in Las Vegas and the company President,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-06, 06:23 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

Kenalo, after reading your note which I...

Kenalo, after reading your note which I appreciate, I've been thinking how to market the Mercs in the USA. I think there is certainly an advantage in getting the bike checked out through a dealer...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-06, 10:51 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

I do like the bike especially several features...

I do like the bike especially several features which have previously been discussed and viewed as improvements over the Brompon. However, I think the pricing which when retailed in the USA must...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-06, 06:54 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,384
Posted By wpflem

We have in one Merc3 so far. The Merc6 bikes...

We have in one Merc3 so far. The Merc6 bikes are not yet available. I think the price is roughly the same as what you can order one in for. The customs charges for wholesale vs retail price...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-06, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By wpflem

You will do better to call your Dahon dealer to...

You will do better to call your Dahon dealer to ask about availability. Retailers receive a weekly spreadsheet update from Dahon.

As an example, we were expecting to fill an much anticipted...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-06, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,449
Posted By wpflem

We are having to get our Capreo from Moulton. ...

We are having to get our Capreo from Moulton. Mouldon is using it on some of their high end bikes. We've not found a wholesale source in the USA.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-06, 11:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,761
Posted By wpflem

Your best bet is to go look for Dahon dealers in...

Your best bet is to go look for Dahon dealers in your area starting at:

(http://www.dahon.com/locator/nadealers.htm).

They will do a search if you pop in your zip code. The other brands...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-06, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 710
Posted By wpflem

The Dahon Speed 7 is a good choice.

The Dahon Speed 7 is a good choice.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-06, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 522
Posted By wpflem

Sorry about the double post of this thread, I...

Sorry about the double post of this thread, I thought the first one was lost.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-06, 06:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 521
Posted By wpflem

Folding Bike Shop

Several of you asked me to post pictures of our folder/separable-only bike store. I still plan to do that for our website, but look at what I just ran across. I didn't know about this article. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-06, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 522
Posted By wpflem

Folding Bike Shop Tour

Several of you recently asked that I post pictures of our folder/separable-only shop, that I plan to do at some point fairly soon and add to our website, but look what I just ran across. I was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-06, 06:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,538
Posted By wpflem

NEARLY ALL CURRENTLY MARKETED BRAND NAME FOLDERS...

NEARLY ALL CURRENTLY MARKETED BRAND NAME FOLDERS IN THE USA ARE RATED AT 230LBS.


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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-24-06, 08:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,283
Posted By wpflem

Good point. I will try to do some soon and post...

Good point. I will try to do some soon and post on the website.

Yes, we definitely let people test ride, but its a small operation so we try to limit the testing to two rides per day.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-06, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,283
Posted By wpflem

You almost caught me empty handed with your short...

You almost caught me empty handed with your short request. I couldn't find any images on my computer, but you might like seeing the representations of some of the original wall posters at: ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-06, 07:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,283
Posted By wpflem

I guess I inadvertently titled this thread in...

I guess I inadvertently titled this thread in such a way as to generate perhaps more attention than it deserves, but I am highly appreciative of the regular participants in this forum. Being in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-06, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,283
Posted By wpflem

That is a very good idea. If we post anything it...

That is a very good idea. If we post anything it will have to be in the advertising section of the Market Place below to be consistent with the bike forum rules. Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-06, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,283
Posted By wpflem

Brian, I saw where our manager replied via email,...

Brian, I saw where our manager replied via email, but I'll check and resend.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-06, 06:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,283
Posted By wpflem

Value of The Folding Bike Forums

I got my first look at Downtubes on our showroom floor yesterday and I have to say I was impressed with them as a real value. Our Merc order should be in this week or next. We now have, I...
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