LBS vs Learsport - good news

[thebow]

Hi,

I was down at my LBS getting my GF's MTB serviced and the conversation
turned to Learsport and in particular their road bikes.

The owner admitted he just couldn't comptete with them on price but
wasn't cool with some of their practices and lack of knowledge.

So much so that he is going to start doing the same thing - go to china,
source parts on bulk etc and strat competing agressively to "crush
organisations like learsport".

Reckons he'll be able to bring in a bike better specced for less if done
right by the start of 2004 eg alu frame, carbon fork and seat stays +105
for under $1600.

So all in all looks like 2004 may be a good time to buy a road bike..I'm
going to hang on for a couple of months and see how it all pans out.

it remains to be seen what the outcome is but it looks like the consumer
may benefit..



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[Cletus75]

thebow wrote:
> Hi,
> I was down at my LBS getting my GF's MTB serviced and the conversation
> turned to Learsport and in particular their road bikes.
> The owner admitted he just couldn't comptete with them on price but
> wasn't cool with some of their practices and lack of knowledge.
> So much so that he is going to start doing the same thing - go to china,
> source parts on bulk etc and strat competing agressively to "crush
> organisations like learsport".
> Reckons he'll be able to bring in a bike better specced for less if done
> right by the start of 2004 eg alu frame, carbon fork and seat stays +105
> for under $1600.
> So all in all looks like 2004 may be a good time to buy a road bike..I'm
> going to hang on for a couple of months and see how it all pans out.
> it remains to be seen what the outcome is but it looks like the consumer
> may benefit..



Sounds good, so long as the Aussie dollar doesn't tank...

Good to see someone has dissuaded you from this Learsport fetish you
seem to have though!:D



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[Cletus75]

thebow wrote:
> Hi,
> I was down at my LBS getting my GF's MTB serviced and the conversation
> turned to Learsport and in particular their road bikes.
> The owner admitted he just couldn't comptete with them on price but
> wasn't cool with some of their practices and lack of knowledge.
> So much so that he is going to start doing the same thing - go to china,
> source parts on bulk etc and strat competing agressively to "crush
> organisations like learsport".
> Reckons he'll be able to bring in a bike better specced for less if done
> right by the start of 2004 eg alu frame, carbon fork and seat stays +105
> for under $1600.
> So all in all looks like 2004 may be a good time to buy a road bike..I'm
> going to hang on for a couple of months and see how it all pans out.
> it remains to be seen what the outcome is but it looks like the consumer
> may benefit..



Sounds good, so long as the Aussie dollar doesn't tank...

Good to see someone has dissuaded you from this Learsport fetish you
seem to have though!:D



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[M2cycler]

raceline already do bikes competitive with learsport on price.

i saw a 105 raceline advertised in ride for $1350. yes, it was on
special.

i agree, the people working there don't know much about bikes, except
for maybe ben larsen in the sydney store. also, they don't help you get
the right fit, i dont think there are any different stems and seat
posts. the mechanics are cool though, even if they are just kids (heck,
im one meself).

saying that, i'm on a budget and it works for me. the less time they
spend on people the cheaper the prices.



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[M2cycler]

raceline already do bikes competitive with learsport on price.

i saw a 105 raceline advertised in ride for $1350. yes, it was on
special.

i agree, the people working there don't know much about bikes, except
for maybe ben larsen in the sydney store. also, they don't help you get
the right fit, i dont think there are any different stems and seat
posts. the mechanics are cool though, even if they are just kids (heck,
im one meself).

saying that, i'm on a budget and it works for me. the less time they
spend on people the cheaper the prices.



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[rickster]

M2cycler > wrote in message >...
> raceline already do bikes competitive with learsport on price.
>
> i saw a 105 raceline advertised in ride for $1350. yes, it was on
> special.
>

bet this bike was not full 105. Probably generic cranks and breaks.

Good on Learpsport for offering a budget range.

[rickster]

M2cycler > wrote in message >...
> raceline already do bikes competitive with learsport on price.
>
> i saw a 105 raceline advertised in ride for $1350. yes, it was on
> special.
>

bet this bike was not full 105. Probably generic cranks and breaks.

Good on Learpsport for offering a budget range.

[M2cycler]

Rickster wrote:
> M2cycler > wrote in message
> >...
> > raceline already do bikes competitive with learsport on price.
> >
> > i saw a 105 raceline advertised in ride for $1350. yes, it was on
> > special.
> >
> bet this bike was not full 105. Probably generic cranks and breaks.
> Good on Learpsport for offering a budget range.



yes ur are right. they looked like truvativ cranks, not sure bout
the brakes



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[M2cycler]

Rickster wrote:
> M2cycler > wrote in message
> >...
> > raceline already do bikes competitive with learsport on price.
> >
> > i saw a 105 raceline advertised in ride for $1350. yes, it was on
> > special.
> >
> bet this bike was not full 105. Probably generic cranks and breaks.
> Good on Learpsport for offering a budget range.



yes ur are right. they looked like truvativ cranks, not sure bout
the brakes



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[thebow]

Cletus75 wrote:
> Sounds good, so long as the Aussie dollar doesn't tank...
> Good to see someone has dissuaded you from this Learsport fetish you
> seem to have though!:D



i am not cured, just back in the closet :-) nothing is concrete and his
plans may go belly up big-time.

Until then I have my crappy avanti super sprint and I am not sure if I
want to ride it all sspring/summer. So I may give in to the dark side
and get a lear8000 after all is said and done.



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[thebow]

Cletus75 wrote:
> Sounds good, so long as the Aussie dollar doesn't tank...
> Good to see someone has dissuaded you from this Learsport fetish you
> seem to have though!:D



i am not cured, just back in the closet :-) nothing is concrete and his
plans may go belly up big-time.

Until then I have my crappy avanti super sprint and I am not sure if I
want to ride it all sspring/summer. So I may give in to the dark side
and get a lear8000 after all is said and done.



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