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leap of faith.....
At least that's how my LBS described my next bike purchase......
I'm trying to decided between the Fierte TI, Fierte IT and Fierte Carbon. I consider my shop extremely knowledgeable and based on my answers to some questions, he suggested carbon. I said "how do I know I'll love it?" He said "it's a leap of faith. And every one of my customers who have taken it, they are glad they did." I'm really a mountain biker who rides on the road - ready to "leap" from an aluminum compact frame to something sexier Thoughts? Opinions? Ti? Carbon? Little of both? |
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Oh, and post pics when you get your new bike.
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I would want to ride anything before I put down that much cash. I went into a Serotta dealer near me and they had 0 bikes on the floor. None. I asked how they sold any and the guy said people order custom. "Leap of faith" as you say. So I guess some people do it, but it's not for me. Another shop not so near to me had several Serottas on the floor and let me demo whatever fit me. I demoed a Fierte Steel (sweet), but ended up with a Fierte Ti. I never found an IT in my size to demo and the carbons weren't out yet back then (I'm not really a carbon guy anyway, so not a major loss). I'm really happy with my Fierte Ti.
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Oh and did I mention that I'm 5'2" and I don't think ANYONE stocks a frame close to my size to try. My shop does have some other brands in carbon but ZERO in Ti.
Still searching...... |
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I would go see Lori at Signature Cycles in Greenwich and she will help you make the best choice...... For fit, service, and advice her, Soren, and Paul are first class.
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Besides, I'm extremely happy with Gary at Pedal Power in Middletown. What I need to find is somewhere to demo the frame materials! Last edited by MtnBikerChk; 07-01-2009 at 06:40 PM. |
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I have a CSI steel, and steel fork
I live in Longmeadow, MA. It is a 48 X 52. I'm 5'3". Just so you can see what a steel frame from Serotta rides like. I am just north of Hartford..
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I know it's not your lbs but I was at Cronometro in Madison, WI and they have a year old 43cm Fierte steel that I think they're trying to move at a good price.
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Take the poster in Longmeadow's offer to test ride that 48x52!
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Last edited by Ken Robb; 07-02-2009 at 11:11 AM. |
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I would still call up Lori, explain your situation and see what happens ...
Lori is a great gal. Good shops try to help each other out. I doubt that Lori would mind chatting with you. Lori let me demo a Legend Ti at the Factory.
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Drive to the Factory ? It's not THAT far !!!!
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+1 on the advice to at least set up a phone call with Lori. She is about your same size and has probably ridden many of the models you are considering. Plus, she's knowledgeable, a very experienced cyclist and easy to talk to. I would not hesitate to drive 2 hours to have a consultation with her.
Personally, I don't think "leap of faith" is a valid sales technique. I'd rather have some solid info to go by. |
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No one is trying to convince me to buy without trying. They're actually checking with other customers to find frames in my size to demo. And yes, they stock demo bikes - but not in every size. Ok, I will call Lori. Thanks. Last edited by MtnBikerChk; 07-02-2009 at 05:30 AM. |
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