I also rented a Madone through the Trek Store. Later, I discovered my new LBS does allow the higher end bikes out for multi-day test rides, but charges a little more since it decreases their value. If I'd known that, I would have test road/rented more bikes!
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07-27-2011, 11:07 AM #1
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07-27-2011, 11:26 AM #2
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Gosh...I really do envy those of you that live in areas where bike shops offer road bike rentals. I honestly don't know of any around here...except for the bike rentals (cruisers) down at the Lakefront. I know for sure, that our local Trek dealer does NOT. Infact, I even know of 1 local bike shop in downtown Chicago, that will not even allow a TEST RIDE! Can you imagine buying a $3k bike and not being able to ride it before you hand over the money?!?! That is ridiculous. That shop's reasoning for no test rides, is that it's too much of a liability given their location in downtown Chicago.
@lisa...very sorry to hear about your MIL. I'm going through a similar scenario with my sister (stage IV pancreatic)...cancer does indeed suck.
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07-31-2011, 12:07 PM #3
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Well ladies, I am the proud owner of a new trek madone wsd 5.2! I love it!!!
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07-31-2011, 04:48 PM #4
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Congrats!!! I test rode a Madone over the weekend, and that is one sweet bike!
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07-31-2011, 04:50 PM #5
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Congrats! Enjoy the new bike!
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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07-31-2011, 05:34 PM #6
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Thank you, ladies! I am pretty excited to put some miles on!!
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