I went to a LBS today

Shara · 11-07-2009, 06:01 PM

The guy was really nice. He's been in business for 38 years and had lots of little tidbits. I told him about the kind of riding I want to do, the problems I have (hills) and the kind of riding I want to do. He eyeballed me and told me I need an 18" frame lol then pulled a hybrid out and let me ride it. It was nice. Soooo much nicer than what I have now. It was set so that I was riding very upright but he said that can be adjusted.

This was the bike
http://www.mielebicycles.com/main+en...=45&BikeID=765

Except it's last year's model and he's selling it for $440 Cdn. I wouldn't be able to buy it until January or February but he says he has several of them in the back

blackhillsbiker · 11-07-2009, 07:07 PM

A good LBS is worth its weight in gold (or carbon...). Whatever bike you get, get out there and ride! That Toscana is a nice looking bike. If he can work with you to get the fit where you want it, you'll probably enjoy it more than a used bike that hasn't been fit to you. I love my hybrid Kona. She and I just had a nice long ride today enjoying the unseasonably warm weather.

Deb

Shara · 11-07-2009, 07:23 PM

Thanks

I really do like it but I'll have to take it out again and go to a few other places though. I like this guy because he's been around forever and is so casual. He also seems to be the kind of guy that treats his customers well. Plus that bike has a really good warranty from what I can tell and his shop is really close to my home.

I can't find much about miele on this forum, I think because it's Canadian? But I like that it's local anyway.

Shara · 11-09-2009, 09:07 AM

Every morning I wake up thinking about this bike. Such nice gears lol

Maxxxie · 11-09-2009, 11:20 AM

Shara, it sounds like it's stolen your heart! If the bike feels good under your bum, I reckon it's your next steed

Max

Shara · 11-09-2009, 11:37 AM

lol I hope so. I'm still going to feel out other ones and I can't afford it until after Christmas... but hopefully soon. Unless, I get everyone to give me cash for Christmas? How tacky is that??? lmao

Biciclista · 11-09-2009, 12:42 PM

can't you put some money down on that bike? Last year's models are wonderful, great discounts!

Shara · 11-09-2009, 01:07 PM

Can't get blood from a rock! lol And even if I had any money atm tuition and my daughter take priority over the bike. But he seemed to think he'd have a few models around for awhile. I hope!

eta: the 2010 is only $50 more

11-07-2009, 06:01 PM	#1
Shara Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nanaimo Posts: 74	I went to a LBS today The guy was really nice. He's been in business for 38 years and had lots of little tidbits. I told him about the kind of riding I want to do, the problems I have (hills) and the kind of riding I want to do. He eyeballed me and told me I need an 18" frame lol then pulled a hybrid out and let me ride it. It was nice. Soooo much nicer than what I have now. It was set so that I was riding very upright but he said that can be adjusted. This was the bike http://www.mielebicycles.com/main+en...=45&BikeID=765 Except it's last year's model and he's selling it for $440 Cdn. I wouldn't be able to buy it until January or February but he says he has several of them in the back

11-09-2009, 12:42 PM	#7
Biciclista I LIKE BIKES Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beautiful NW or Left Coast Posts: 2,769	can't you put some money down on that bike? Last year's models are wonderful, great discounts! __________________ I like Bikes - Mimi Watercolor Blog

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11-07-2009, 07:07 PM	#2
blackhillsbiker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Black Hills of SD Posts: 205	A good LBS is worth its weight in gold (or carbon...). Whatever bike you get, get out there and ride! That Toscana is a nice looking bike. If he can work with you to get the fit where you want it, you'll probably enjoy it more than a used bike that hasn't been fit to you. I love my hybrid Kona. She and I just had a nice long ride today enjoying the unseasonably warm weather. Deb

11-07-2009, 07:23 PM	#3
Shara Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nanaimo Posts: 74	Thanks I really do like it but I'll have to take it out again and go to a few other places though. I like this guy because he's been around forever and is so casual. He also seems to be the kind of guy that treats his customers well. Plus that bike has a really good warranty from what I can tell and his shop is really close to my home. I can't find much about miele on this forum, I think because it's Canadian? But I like that it's local anyway.

11-09-2009, 09:07 AM	#4
Shara Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nanaimo Posts: 74	Every morning I wake up thinking about this bike. Such nice gears lol

11-09-2009, 11:20 AM	#5
Maxxxie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 47	Shara, it sounds like it's stolen your heart! If the bike feels good under your bum, I reckon it's your next steed Max

11-09-2009, 11:37 AM	#6
Shara Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nanaimo Posts: 74	lol I hope so. I'm still going to feel out other ones and I can't afford it until after Christmas... but hopefully soon. Unless, I get everyone to give me cash for Christmas? How tacky is that??? lmao

11-09-2009, 01:07 PM	#8
Shara Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nanaimo Posts: 74	Can't get blood from a rock! lol And even if I had any money atm tuition and my daughter take priority over the bike. But he seemed to think he'd have a few models around for awhile. I hope! eta: the 2010 is only $50 more