Bike Shop Update

**HillSlugger** · 12-09-2007, 07:12 PM

If you want to stay with the star theme how about:
You'll be the star at Estrella Bikes
or
Be a star at Estrella Bikes

**7rider** · 12-10-2007, 03:51 AM

Originally Posted by Running Mommy

Yes, I'm in the process of ordering water bottles. Going with specialized, orange pearl bottles. Our logo, not sure what else is going to be on the bottle yet. Will also have stickers, drawstring backpack type bags, and of course jerseys at some point. I'm sure t shirts will come in there as well.

Right now I'm trying to come up with a MOTTO! I need a motto!
Can anyone out there help me with it??

Remember, we are in the sonoran desert, lots of road riding, mtn bike riding, triathletes, and recreational riders- esp. those in a retirement community called palm valley.
To get an idea of our area check out this website. This is my hood..

http://estrella.com/

Don't forget phone # and/or website on the bottle. Possibly your logo, when you get one.

"Where the stars come out to play" (oh wait, isn't that one use somewhere?)

"Stellar Service at EMC"

"Follow your star to EMC"

**HillSlugger** · 12-10-2007, 07:04 PM

We're your guiding star.

**knapplaura** · 12-10-2007, 07:28 PM

Denise,
Congrats! Looks great! I know you are so happy!

I had been wondering how you are doing. Hopefully all is well!

Can't wait to read your IM training reports next month! You write such great ones.

Best of luck with the store,
Laura

**Jo-n-NY** · 12-11-2007, 05:37 AM

Congratulations. I know the feeling of excitement in opening your own retail store. The sign is great and the outside of the building is beautiful.

~ JoAnn

**Bad JuJu** · 12-11-2007, 07:07 AM

HUGE congratulations, and best of luck in your new adventure!
And +1 for ordering water bottles, t-shirts, if you ever do online.

The Star theme is great because you can make use of different forms of it all year round and for different occasions: Find your Christmas star at Estrella bikes, We're the stars in your flag at Estrella (patriotic holidays), Do some star-gazing at Estrella (I don't know when you'd use this, but it sounds cool LOL), Twinkle, twinkle, little star (when you want to advertise kids' bikes), and so on.

Seems like using that one theme a lot would also help with "brand recognition" for your store.

**Running Mommy** · 12-18-2007, 08:00 AM

Wheew! Getting these bike companies to ship product is proving to be QUITE a daunting task!
BUT, I have nine Bianchi's on their way to me! Whoo hoo!!
AND I'm going to have some accessories too!

Now if I could get Felt to get a move on! I need bikes man!

Nothing like looking at a store ready to go with no product in it!

**li10up** · 12-18-2007, 09:14 AM

Idea for a Motto: Where the mountains meet the stars.

**RoadRaven** · 12-18-2007, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Regina

"Stellar Service at EMC"

"Follow your star to EMC"

Now, if only you were closer to NZ, cause if you were, and if you chose a slogan with "EMC" in it, you would HAVE to stock EMC2 bicycles - made by tha ex champ NZer here in NZ. We have several in our stable and they are top of the line bikes...

**Running Mommy** · 01-05-2008, 09:40 PM

YAY!! Opening day is coming SOON!! REAL SOON!
Just have to get the final city inspection, the credit card service set up, and a few last minute details and we will be GOOD TO GO!!
Still have about 20 Jamis bikes to come in, a couple more Quintana Roo tri bikes, and more clothes/accessories. All of that should be in this week.

Here are some pics.

http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...hoppics027.jpg

The Bianchi's are NICE!!! And the Felt FW40 is a dream! In fact she's a "dreamsicle" as she is pearl orange.

Anyway, opening day is hopefully going to be on the 15th.
(fingers crossed)
Oh- and some of you have asked. I'm not going to have web orders (yet at least) on my website, but if there is something you need, can't find, your lbs doesn't carry, etc. send me a pm.
Some companies (esp. the bike companies) do not let me sell by mail or net, but some things I can get for you. So send me a pm and if I can, I'd be glad to help out.
And one last thing. THANK YOU ALL SOOOOO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! - Yes I felt the need to YELL that!! As I really appreciate it!
It's been a rough go, but it's FINALLY coming together!
ciao for now!
denise

**crazycanuck** · 01-05-2008, 09:42 PM

Wahooooey!!!! :d

Yayyyyy!!

**Susan126** · 01-05-2008, 09:58 PM

Congratulations Running Mommy! The sign is beautiful! Wish I lived close by I love going to bike shops!

**Zen** · 01-05-2008, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Starfish

Something about the oasis, and I'm picturing a promo poster, shot out in the desert, with a diverse group of cyclists with their bikes (young, old, male, female, racing bike, comfort bike, dirt bike, full kit, baggy shorts) all laughing and squirting each other, having a water-bottle-fight with their (your shop's) cycling water bottles.

A feeling of community for all cyclists, a playful feel, but still with the presence of some racing folks...like hard-core, but friendly for all.

"Everyone's a star at Estrella Bikes"

**RoadRaven** · 01-06-2008, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Running Mommy

YAY!! Opening day is coming SOON!! REAL SOON!
...hopefully going to be on the 15th.

I wish I didn't live half a world away - would love to be there

**sundial** · 01-06-2008, 06:19 AM

Oh wow! I'd LOVE to drop by and shop for goodies at your store. What a nice store front and you have a nice variety of bikes. Congratulations on your new venture!

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Well at least I'll have Bianchi's!

Almost ready to OPEN!!!

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