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2004-09-21 3:53 PM

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Elite
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Subject: Bike help, yet again...Bear where are you?
Ok first let me say that since Hurricane's Charlie and Frances there are no local bike shops left!!! The one I was going to buy from is now somehwere in the bay! That being said I have to buy on line.

I've looked at all of the major brands and I was leaning toward a Bianchi, but now no more bike shop.

I keep coming back to IBEX bicycles,(ibex.com), a completely on-line company. They are running a sale on their 6500 model, compact geometry with complete ultegra for $ 1029; or the Aprisa team pro standard geometry with ultegra for $ 1399. The price seems great.

Anyone ever heard of or dealt with IBEX or have an opinion on taking the plunge? (I've checked the reviews on roadbike and they seem to get good reviews) I'm just a little hesitant to shop over the internet, but I don't have much choice now.

ANy opinions would be very helpful.

"the ox is slow, but the Earth is patient"



2004-09-21 4:57 PM
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Elite
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Subject: RE: Bike help, yet again...Bear where are you?
Have you ridden one? I would be hard pressed to buy a bike based on an online brochure or someone's recommendation. If it don't fit, you must aquit. Or in this case, if you can't ride it, don't buy it.
2004-09-21 7:07 PM
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Subject: RE: Bike help, yet again...Bear where are you?

John,

Get in your car and drive to the nearest city that has 2-3 bike shops.  You might even call ahead to make sure they have the brands and sizes for you.  Ask to test ride, get fitted before you plunk down that much money.  As stated above, don't buy a bike unless you've been on it and made sure it fits.

2004-09-21 7:18 PM
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Subject: RE: Bike help, yet again...Bear where are you?
If ya come up to Orlando they have bicycle shops that could help you (and even two shops within a 1 mile radius of each other)
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