When I’m speaking about typical French arrogance... it’s because I’m French. Nothing but humour here.
For the Specialized LBS, I think he’s still there only because he’s here since a few months only. Not sure he will be there in 5 years.
I bored today. Can't do anything outside, I'm stuck with my "mini-me" at home yelling to see some deepshit cartoon. Browsed Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and no news of the supposed dealer event. Can't wait this evening to know more. So I'm spamming here hoping @jemen will do an update.
Here's...
He told me: "I'm not doing any discount" even before I told him I would like to buy 2 bikes. Then, he told me: "buy 1or 20 bikes won't do any difference for me, and neither for you".
Typical French arrogance.
Of course, I perfectly understand. But why some bigger LBS (1h30 from home, in a great city) is capable of more, without discussing? The only reason I went to my LBS is because it's the nearest. Not the best. The nearest.
But if I have to do 300 km only for buying my bike, I will do, but I...
Quick update: I went to my "small" LBS this saturday and told him nicely if it would be possible to discuss the price, especially because I will probably buy 2 bikes (one for a friend, but in order to have a better discount, I will do like there's only 1 buyer).
We discuss for... 20 sec...
Some other forum member said they will attempt a dealer event today, so you will probably have a better idea of what's going on, and you can use this kind of argument to justify a nice discount. Understand me: who want to buy a 2019 model when in a few weeks 2020 models will be available, and...
Just to be clear, I was joking with the components: low-end-Tesco-bike components but with Specialized high prices.
I agree with you, however. Ebikes sales are increasing right now and prices are a really high. Too high. Buying a 7000 or 8000€ bikes now, and sell it 1500€ in 2 or 3 years...
Some rumors said they are all dead by now. Specialized is serious about leak.
By the way, a Fox 36 is really a nice thing on this bike. Don't know we must buy a S-works or Expert to have this.
By the way, any news of the future Canyon Strive:on/Neuron:on/Spectral:on? Almost every brand realeased their 2020 models, can't wait to see the Canyon one before pulling the trigger for an e-bike!
Don't know, sorry. But, you can still do it if you want! Simply go to l'Alpe d'Huez, take the "téléphérique" (don't know how to translate this one), go to the glacier, and do the best ride of your life! You can do almost 80% (if not 100%) of the race. Great place to go!