tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32472427.post5134262178988226052..comments2023-09-09T12:03:32.322-04:00Comments on Shut Up and Go Ride!: The Big S(hite)!!MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12023211162193053646noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32472427.post-20013185428546722312012-08-09T16:28:02.925-04:002012-08-09T16:28:02.925-04:00Hawley Company wholesaled Wilier for a while, but ...Hawley Company wholesaled Wilier for a while, but they just didn't move. Very cool bikes, but expensive, and a dodgy dealer network. Makes for trouble when a warranty is needed. They now do their own importing, so it might be a bit better.MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023211162193053646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32472427.post-23877609779217467822012-08-09T15:48:22.691-04:002012-08-09T15:48:22.691-04:00I would like to see a Wilier dealer in town. Pret...I would like to see a Wilier dealer in town. Pretty sweet bikes but I don't know their marketing practicesWeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00281533772713258074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32472427.post-3110531118122238762012-08-06T15:14:54.506-04:002012-08-06T15:14:54.506-04:00The Raleighs do look nice. In the late 90s, we so...The Raleighs do look nice. In the late 90s, we sold the shit out of them @ the shop I managed in Florida. Low-end and cruisers. Their higher end offerings weren't bad, even back then. I had a Raleigh M800 MTB. Judy fork with LX/XT mix. I really liked it.<br /><br />I truly question shops who sell stuff that you can get from Performance, or other online discounters. Focus is a big one. CC doesn't carry Focus...Outspokin' does. They seem to be great bikes, but can always be had online for well off retail.<br /><br />Orbea? oooof! I wouldn't have an Orbea if you gave it to me...MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023211162193053646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32472427.post-31844042713313076612012-08-06T15:02:15.918-04:002012-08-06T15:02:15.918-04:00If I were Tim I'd be leaning back to Raleigh a...If I were Tim I'd be leaning back to Raleigh after their 2013 release. Those were some sweet, while somewhat inexpensive, looking rigs. I don't know of anyone carrying BH, Focus (besides CC) or Orbea.Junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05038097152231620963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32472427.post-87379131676131723422012-08-06T13:14:34.133-04:002012-08-06T13:14:34.133-04:00I'm wondering what Cycle Center is gonna do, c...I'm wondering what Cycle Center is gonna do, considering they're one of the biggest Cannondale dealers in the Southeast. <br />They also sell Masi, Fuji, and a smattering of Pinarello and Merckx.MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023211162193053646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32472427.post-19898754677209381862012-08-06T13:12:17.598-04:002012-08-06T13:12:17.598-04:00Actually, Trek allows it's dealers to have oth...Actually, Trek allows it's dealers to have other lines. Trek just has to comprise a certain, very LARGE, percentage of total sales. I think Trek is a company of weasels too, and will NEVER buy anything from them.<br />Outspokin' is a Trek dealer, and sells Focus, and some other stuff. And Tim at Grand Strand in MB was looking at a second line to go with Trek to bolster sales.<br /><br />Specialized making demands on their dealers, such as a complete inventory of other lines is ridiculous.MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023211162193053646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32472427.post-28456917317887858682012-08-06T12:55:09.469-04:002012-08-06T12:55:09.469-04:00While I don't agree with Special Eyes or buy t...While I don't agree with Special Eyes or buy their product, I can see their point of view; however, they need a new PR person. Trek stores only sell Trek bicycles and Bontrager accessories. Some smattering of Park as well, but for the bikes themselves it is Trek or nothing. It looks like Special Eyes is trying the same, just shooting themselves in the foot by using bad verbiage. IMO I'd do the same as you suggest, don't let the door hit you in the a$$ on the way out.Junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05038097152231620963noreply@blogger.com