WSD bikes and Cranky LBS owner

**Kano** · 09-12-2006, 11:24 AM

Riding by, taking the bike into the shop -- I don't think it's going to make a bit of difference. The initial conversation happened on the phone. I don't recall seeing that she ever went into the store and actually met the guy...

Karen in Boise

**CorsairMac** · 09-12-2006, 11:29 AM

Congrats on the new bike FlGal: she is a beaut!! I hope the 2 of you have many happy miles together!

**mimitabby** · 09-12-2006, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Kano

Riding by, taking the bike into the shop -- I don't think it's going to make a bit of difference. The initial conversation happened on the phone. I don't recall seeing that she ever went into the store and actually met the guy...

Karen in Boise

ah, you're tracking better than some of us are!

**pooks** · 09-12-2006, 01:05 PM

I think she was as unhappy about his cranky attitude as his opinion, and she did come here to ask could he possibly be right. But even though it seems like he may have been, it would have been better if he'd not been so cranky that she didn't want to spend a penny in his shop!

That's a beautiful bike.

**caligurl** · 09-12-2006, 01:09 PM

i think you're right, pooks.... you can dislike a certain style... or even dislike wsd.... but it can be presentely NICELY!

i'm one who LOVES specialized WSD! they fit my body style wonderfully (longer legs shorter torso)... i can't speak of pilots.... only looked at them never "tried one on" cuz when i saw it in person.... i no longer liked it (and we all KNOW how important looks are in our bikes!)

i think she did the right thing and doesn't owe the jerk LBS guy ANYTHING!

**FloridaGal** · 09-12-2006, 04:21 PM

The thing that turned me off of Cranky LBS owner is that he was practically yelling at me on the phone about how much he hates ALL WSB. (Which I did end up getting) I was listening to his points but instead of asking me questions about my riding goals, build, etc. he just told me WSBs weren't for me. I did wonder about what he said but wanted to ask you all since you don't bite my head off.

The LBS raised the stem and I feel I am as upright as I need to be (don't know if this will change as I get into the longer distance rides. On the tourmalet, I am more upright and comfortable than many of the other makes I rode , but not as high as the pilot.
In the end I got a bike that feels great AND found a LBS where I feel comfortable .

**caligurl** · 09-13-2006, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by FloridaGal

In the end I got a bike that feels great AND found a LBS where I feel comfortable .

the two most important things! you've got to love your bike and you've got to at least like and trust your lbs! we drive an hour to our lbs... cuz the worthless local guy... is... well... worthless! lol!

as for my current lbs... LOVE LOVE LOVE them! (and they put up with me when i was so impatiently waiting for ruby to be released and arrive last winter!

)

**Kano** · 09-12-2006, 04:23 PM

OH yeah! I am in total agreement: I never would have set foot in the guy's store either after hearing him on the phone!

Florida Girl, EXCELLENT new bike!

Karen in Boise

**emily_in_nc** · 09-12-2006, 05:40 PM

Oooh, so pretty - my fav. color too! I want one!

Emily

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 09-12-2006, 05:52 PM

Beautiful bike---enjoy it!!!

**wannaduacentury** · 09-13-2006, 01:15 PM

Congrats on the new bike Floridagirl- a like that shade of Blue

**emily_in_nc** · 09-12-2006, 05:51 PM

Oooh, so pretty - my fav. color too! I want one!

Emily

**midgetcycler** · 09-13-2006, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Kano

Riding by, taking the bike into the shop -- I don't think it's going to make a bit of difference. The initial conversation happened on the phone. I don't recall seeing that she ever went into the store and actually met the guy...

Karen in Boise

yes, but I'm the type of person that would take my bike in, introduce myself as the person on the phone that he tried to talk out of the WSD bike, and proceed to tell him what an idiot he was for doing that, since he lost out on a sale and a potential customer for gear, etc. And then I might tell him he might think about what his customers want rather than shove his own opinions down people's throats. He might make more sales that way!

**Kano** · 09-13-2006, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by midgetcycler

yes, but I'm the type of person that would take my bike in, introduce myself as the person on the phone that he tried to talk out of the WSD bike, and proceed to tell him what an idiot he was for doing that, since he lost out on a sale and a potential customer for gear, etc. And then I might tell him he might think about what his customers want rather than shove his own opinions down people's throats. He might make more sales that way!

Now what would make this ESPECIALLY fun would be if this cranky bike dealer also sells this same bike!

Karen in Boise

**7rider** · 09-13-2006, 05:54 PM

Nice wheels, Floridagal.
As my mom would always say "Ride it in good health."

And always key to get from an LBS you are comfortable with.
Your bike. Your needs.
FWIW, DH and I stopped by my LBS after work today to pick up DH's bike which needed some headset and BB work.
Lo and behold, what's up on the rack but a brandy-spankin' new Trek Pilot 5.0? I asked one of the guys about it, said "I thought you guys didn't carry the Pilot?". He said for '07 they totally re-designed the front end and dropped a whole lot of weight from the line, so it's now a MUCH better bike.
Hmmm.....ok.
So there it is. Turnaround at the LBS.
As I said...for whatever THAT's worth!

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