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Ti Designs
07-08-2016, 12:00 PM
If you're looking at prices, my shop really can't compete with the internet. I've always sold services as the value added that the internet can't match. When I got to work today I checked our website 'cause people call with questions and there's only so stupid I can sound. I almost fell over when I found out that we now rent a few bikes - not just any bikes, Pinarello F8s and K8s and BMC GF01s and SLR01s. I recall from some of my recent trips that an older Tarmac cost me about $100/day to rent (and I felt kinda out of place doing the "A" group rides). For $125 to $150 you can rent way better.

http://wheelworks.com/articles/rentals-pg1595.htm

Normally I would never post something from my shop, but with the thread about what shops can't stock or don't have to offer, I thought this would be a good response.

weisan
07-08-2016, 12:26 PM
Are they autographed by GVA or Froome?

Elefantino
07-08-2016, 12:34 PM
I see an opportunity here for a Netflix-type bike rental business. Rent a bike; it arrives in a box. Put on your own pedals and ride. When you're done, put it back in the box and send it back.

Eventually, with 3D printing, it can all be done over the Internet!