Ride the Bike of your Dreams for...
01-24-07, 07:43 PM
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Ride the Bike of your Dreams for...
only $ 200.00 delivered to your door via UPS, for you to ride a whole week, loaded with high end components.
This seems to be the promise and commitment by the DEMO PROGRAM of Competitive Cyclist:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=DEMO_HOME
Has anybody try out this program ?
It looks like the ideal option to finally ride one of those high end bikes we wouldn't be able
to ride otherwise. At a cost of course.
I'd wish they had more brands and models available though.
Corsaire
This seems to be the promise and commitment by the DEMO PROGRAM of Competitive Cyclist:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=DEMO_HOME
Has anybody try out this program ?
It looks like the ideal option to finally ride one of those high end bikes we wouldn't be able
to ride otherwise. At a cost of course.
I'd wish they had more brands and models available though.
Corsaire
01-24-07, 07:46 PM
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haha... the agreement you have to sign is pretty funny.
Great idea, though, especially for folks who live in areas not served by high-end shops.
Great idea, though, especially for folks who live in areas not served by high-end shops.
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01-24-07, 07:46 PM
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I'm gonna ride the hell out of it, then fill the inside with concrete so it's like 25 lbs when I return it.
01-24-07, 07:52 PM
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That's about $ 29.00 a day (rental), not bad if you seriously love and consider buying a certain brand/model but can't decide because not sure of how it actually rides or if it'll fit you at all. They will give you a $ 100.00 credit towards the bike (not the actual demo) if you decide to purchase it within 60 days.
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01-25-07, 08:15 AM
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Hmm... vacation rental?
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01-25-07, 08:35 AM
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Do you have to pay for return shipping?
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01-25-07, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
Do you have to pay for return shipping?
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01-25-07, 09:44 AM
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Sorry, Pete, but I think I'd blow your frame to bits when I crank it up to 400W
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01-25-07, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
Sorry, Pete, but I think I'd blow your frame to bits when I crank it up to 400W
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01-25-07, 09:49 AM
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This would be a serious option for a vacation, like going to visit friends somewhere. The bike could be delivered to their house and be waiting on you.
01-25-07, 09:56 AM
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would be great, except for the constant fear of damaging it at all and then being charged to replace said part(s).
01-25-07, 12:25 PM
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I think I'll demo an R3 when it gets nicer out. My only problem will be if I happen to really, really like it afterwards.
01-25-07, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GuitarWizard
I think I'll demo an R3 when it gets nicer out. My only problem will be if I happen to really, really like it afterwards.
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01-25-07, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
I'll do you one better. You can ride mine for $150, no shipping.
I could not do any of these bikes justice, but what an interesting idea.
01-25-07, 12:34 PM
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The Pusher
Why does this remind me of that old Steppenwolf song, "The Pusher"?
You know the dealer, the dealer is a man
With the love bike in his hand
Oh but the pusher is a monster
Good God, he's not a natural man
The dealer for a nickel
Lord, will sell you lots of sweet dreams
Ah, but the pusher ruin your wallet
Lord, he'll leave your, he'll leave your mind to scream
Apologies to Hoyt Axton
You know the dealer, the dealer is a man
With the love bike in his hand
Oh but the pusher is a monster
Good God, he's not a natural man
The dealer for a nickel
Lord, will sell you lots of sweet dreams
Ah, but the pusher ruin your wallet
Lord, he'll leave your, he'll leave your mind to scream
Apologies to Hoyt Axton
01-25-07, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by GuitarWizard
I think I'll demo an R3 when it gets nicer out. My only problem will be if I happen to really, really like it afterwards.
01-25-07, 10:04 PM
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Been there, seen the bikes. It's a good honest deal and yes, they'd like for you to love the bike and buy one. Great way to try a high end bike.
01-25-07, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Shortrider06
Hmm should i rent a carbon soloist and use it for the next race? Nah
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