Bikesport Road Trip.

where in Michigan are they located (ie how far from the boarder??)

-Helen

They're in Dearborn right?  It's over and then 94 to Michigan Ave?

I think it's near Merchant's (which has the most amazing selection of beer!!).

I'm in! Tuesdays are good for me.  Any Tuesday is fine - but later in the month is better.

I'm looking for a wetsuit.  I'm getting my bike fitted sometime soon - so I won't do a bike seat until that's done.  Maybe some new aerobars?

Great idea Tim. I have bought a couple of bikes and assorted gear from Bikesport, and if you can get Tom's undivided attention on something he can be a huge help. People who have negative things to say about Bikesport or Tom generally just walk in and sometimes find that they are being ignored while Tom spends hours with another customer. Making an appointment as you are doing guarantees that you will be the ones getting his attention.

I have not tried any of the bars around there, but there is an amazing Lebanese restaurant about a block away. Tuesday night should work for me. My bike rack is still mounted on my car (can't get the dang thing off) so I should be able to drive if we need to bring some bikes over.

I'm not sure what to suggest for a clinic or topic for our visit. Getting a bike fitting on your own bike there is generally expensive unless you buy the bike from him, but Tom might give a general clinic on bike fit. Trying a variety of saddles would be interesting if he is willing to mount them all on the trainer. I switched to an Adamo last year and I'm happy with it so I'm probably not going to buy a saddle. I think Tom has an article on his website about wetsuit fitting (you should definately have a look at the website before you go as he has some very good articles, and he is probaby advertising some sales), although when I bought a wetsuit there I just tried everything on and did not get much help.

Both of the bikes that I bought from Bikesport were bought in the fall or early winter, and the prices were really good. The last time that I was there Cervelo and Felt were his major brands. Both are North American made bikes, so there should be no duty at the border.

Dave

I'll see about switching out a work meeting and maybe making it a threesome from Chatham

thanks Stef- will hook up with you.... (now to save some cash!!)

-Helen

OMG Tim you are AWESOME.  Stef, Helen and I were going to try to do something - but this is EVEN BETTER.  YOU ROCK 

I am IN for sure.  I need peddles and runners for my bike and would like to be fitted for my bike too.

I am comming from Essex - so I can pick up anyone up from Windsor on my way by.  Dave, let me know if you want to come with me too! 

I will bring my bike and have room for others in my mini-van.

Tracey

sounds great- can hardly wait......

-Helen  

I mentioned earlier in this thread that you should have a look at Bikesport's website before our shopping trip as Tom has some good articles posted. He recently posted this:

http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/editorials/0000134.shtml

I'm sooo bummed I'm not going to be able to make it.

Arrgh. 

I know it's short notice - but I'm not going to be able to make it down.  I'm so sorry.  I just can't get out of here early enough and with the extra hour before we get to Windsor I'm worried if it's slow at the border we might be really late getting there. 

HelenR was riding with me as well.

We're planning a trip down in the near future.  I'm sorry guys.

Dave and I are still in.  We are going to leave from Essex around 4:30. 

 See ya there.

Tabbs, is there room in your van for my bike? I'm debating if I should bring it. Also could you please shoot me a PM reminding me of your address.

Sorry to hear that the Chatham group is unable to come. I was looking forward to meeting all of you and talking with Stef about Steelhead.

How did everyone make out at Bikesport? Any exciting bargains?? Sorry we had to miss the Canada night and meet some fellow BT'ers 

-Helen -