i was thinking of buy this awsome bike i found online to buy but i was wondering if it was going to come all put together or if i was going to have to put it together
2007-08-25 05:33:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Like everyone is saying IF you know what you are doing, great prices are out there on-line.
2007-08-25 15:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with MirageGuitars. I've bought two bikes online (one complete, the other frame only) but I already knew what to look for and what I wanted.
If it's your first bike since a long time, I would suggest going to several bike shops and test ride them, you will know how they fit you and what might work better for you. Also, buying from a bike shop makes sense because they might offer free tune up service or something.
When you buy online, most likely they will have the stem and handlebar removed and you would need to install it yourself, but sometimes it might require some tune up service to make sure the cables are set up right and a good review of the whole bike.
2007-08-25 06:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Roberto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just to add to what everyone else has already said, if something goes wrong with your bike you're going to get much better warranty support if you bought it at a shop. You have to be willing to accept the fact that any bike or bike parts you buy online are either going to come without a warranty, or will take a long time with lots of expensive shipping to have warranty work done.
2007-08-26 08:04:35 · answer #3 · answered by artmichalek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would need some assembly when you received it. If you knew what you were doing, you could do it yourself. If a bike shop were to do it for you, they would charge you and be pi**ed off that you didn't buy it from them. If you buy from a bike shop (just because they don't stock what you want, chances are they can order it), you will get a free 30 day tune-up. I know of at least 1 shop that offers unlimited tune-ups for 1 year with each new bike purchased.
Personally, I would buy locally. You can go to your local bike shop and get properly fitted, take a few test rides and get to know the sales and service staff.
2007-08-25 08:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by crazydave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course not, you dont buy your food online do you? Bikes are food for the soul.
Always, repeat always ride the bike before you buy. If it doesnt fit correct you are now into mandatory cycle knowledge, zone ie: crank arm lengths, stem length and height,seatpost height and length. A ton of good info. So if u pay your hard earned $$$ you are stuck, and most likely will loose when you go to get rid of it. Dont dont dont
I know colorado cyclist, performance, nashbar, bikes online and many others sell bikes. All fine companies and I have used all of them. But, to be able to go to the shop, ride a couple styles and brands and feel the difference, takes very little time and you know you got it right. If you are expierenced cyclist, and know size of everything you want, then perfectly ok, but then you wouldnt be asking us. you would do it.
2007-08-25 06:32:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another benefit of buying locally is the maintenance and service that most shops usually offer when you buy a bike from them.
One thing to try is to ask if a shop can match an online price. Sometimes they can, sometimes they can't, but its worth a shot.
All the best
CR
2007-08-25 17:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by cyclo.rider 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question, no, it doesn't come assembled and yes, either you or a shop will have to put it together.
Just like anything you buy online, it can save you money IF you know EXACTLY what you are looking for. This is no reflection on you, but if you are asking a question like this then it is likely that there are some things about a bike that you aren't exactly sure about. This situation almost always results in disappointment, and this anger is transferred to the seller when it isn't their fault, or their problem.
2007-08-25 05:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Only if you know what it is you're buying. I'd never buy used online. And a bike is too big too ship already fully put together.
2007-08-25 06:29:15 · answer #8 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only do that if you know exactly what you are getting. It may be sized differently from other bikes if you've never ridden that model. At least go to a bike shop and test ride one. If you buy it there you also wouldn't have to assemble it yourself.
2007-08-25 05:43:26 · answer #9 · answered by jman4117 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have to assemble it yourself.
a good idea is to ship it to your local bike shop and have them assemble and tune it up for you
2007-08-25 05:38:19 · answer #10 · answered by pockethotrod 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋