Q. I want to get a decent bike now that I have the money to, but I an torn on whether to get a road/racing bike or a mountain bike. Which is better? Better yet, what are the pros and cons of both?
I don't bike seriously, but I need something that will get me to school, to my friend's house, everyday stuff like that. I'm not gonna race in the Tour de France or go all over the badlands...
I don't bike seriously, but I need something that will get me to school, to my friend's house, everyday stuff like that. I'm not gonna race in the Tour de France or go all over the badlands...
Answer
Road Pro: Fast, great for conditioning, light, responsive
Road Con: less durable esp. wheels, limited to good roads, best used with all the extras like the right shoes, shorts, jersey, helmet, attitude LOL!
MTB Pro: Go most anywhere
MTB Con: Slow and heavier than road bike (smooth tires can make a difference)
Cross Pro: Quick and more nimble than MTB, nice for errands--ride to class, ride to store, etc. some ability to ride on dirt etc. Good choice for riding in street clothes and gear.
Cross Con: not as fast as a road bike and not as go everywhere as a MTB. sort of a compromise.
This is more of existentialist question. Are you a roadie? Are you MT Bike person. Buy the bike that suits you first. If you are a true bike enthusiast you will end up getting the other types someday.
Road Pro: Fast, great for conditioning, light, responsive
Road Con: less durable esp. wheels, limited to good roads, best used with all the extras like the right shoes, shorts, jersey, helmet, attitude LOL!
MTB Pro: Go most anywhere
MTB Con: Slow and heavier than road bike (smooth tires can make a difference)
Cross Pro: Quick and more nimble than MTB, nice for errands--ride to class, ride to store, etc. some ability to ride on dirt etc. Good choice for riding in street clothes and gear.
Cross Con: not as fast as a road bike and not as go everywhere as a MTB. sort of a compromise.
This is more of existentialist question. Are you a roadie? Are you MT Bike person. Buy the bike that suits you first. If you are a true bike enthusiast you will end up getting the other types someday.
Tips for Selling bikes?
Yozaz
I recently got a job working at a bike shop and am finding it hard to sell bikes with the way the economy is...I work on commission so I REALLY need some tips or advice on how to get someone to actually BUY a bike not say ....okay...got to think about it....
U.S.A...............
Answer
This is a loooong answer, but....
I would never want to sell bikes as a commissioned person because of the near-requirement that you have to upsell the customer which is always a bad thing. Service to the customer is always foremost, not putting them on something they don't need.
That being said, you can approach sales in an "anti sale" attitude...
First, make sure you thoroughly understand what the customer wants. Ask how they'll be riding and try to get an idea whether it is for exercise, recreation, or whatever. Give them some options like "Will you be riding on the road, or on the rail-trails, or a bit of both?" or "Are you looking just to get some fresh air or something more serious?" If you ask them what price range they want they will invariably say that they want to spend as little as possible so AVOID asking that question.
Once you have determined how they want to use the bike, REPEAT it back to them, such as "OK, so I understand now that you want to ride mostly on the road but might want to take some light trails now and then. You might also want to go on a charity ride to raise money, am I correct?" They will either agree with you or perhaps refine their answer.
Using this example, you should be pointing them towards a hybrid. This is what we'll use for the remainder of the answer. Choose a mid priced model and discuss the features that will make the riding pleasurable... most customers do NOT want to know that the bike has Shimano Deore or about the latest in spoke nipple variations but DO want to know that the bike will shift easily and will last a long time.
Comfort is another consideration. Explain to them the differences between a plush padded saddle and one that may be less padded but provide better support. Suggest that your shop can make any adjustments to make the riding experience as comfortable and easy as possible. Explain to them that full suspension does not necessarily make the bike more comfortable but it will fatigue the rider more especially on long rides.
Price? I use this little bit of research consistently... Around 1870 when the safety bike- a bike with 2 wheels the same size- was first introduced the average cost was $81.00 which was about 4 months salary. Fast forward to today, and the average price for a bike at a bike shop is 1 WEEK take home pay. Now, I would never suggest that you spend 4 MONTHS pay on a bike, but 1 or 2 weeks pay doesn't seem unreasonable, does it? (AND LET THEM ANSWER).
By this time they should be pretty comfortable with you. If they are on the fence, you can say something to the effect that even if they don't buy a bike from you that you hope that you taught them a little something about bikes. At this point they are usually ready to make a decision, so ASK for the sale, like "So, which model do you like best?" (Let them choose) then say "Would you like to take it home today?" If they say 'yes' make absolutely sure that you educate them on how to use the quick releases, how to shift, and other fine points. Remind them that a helmet is very important and explain why.
Invite tham back and make sure they have all the information they need.
Onemore thing... very important... if they ask about the shop down the street or the discount store NEVER talk bad. If it is another shop say something like "Yep, they are a good bunch of guys" and leave it there. If it is about Walmart say something like "Yep, those bikes are OK for the new rider but it is tough to get them serviced and they tend to wear out pretty fast."
OK, I'm tired of typing ;)
This is a loooong answer, but....
I would never want to sell bikes as a commissioned person because of the near-requirement that you have to upsell the customer which is always a bad thing. Service to the customer is always foremost, not putting them on something they don't need.
That being said, you can approach sales in an "anti sale" attitude...
First, make sure you thoroughly understand what the customer wants. Ask how they'll be riding and try to get an idea whether it is for exercise, recreation, or whatever. Give them some options like "Will you be riding on the road, or on the rail-trails, or a bit of both?" or "Are you looking just to get some fresh air or something more serious?" If you ask them what price range they want they will invariably say that they want to spend as little as possible so AVOID asking that question.
Once you have determined how they want to use the bike, REPEAT it back to them, such as "OK, so I understand now that you want to ride mostly on the road but might want to take some light trails now and then. You might also want to go on a charity ride to raise money, am I correct?" They will either agree with you or perhaps refine their answer.
Using this example, you should be pointing them towards a hybrid. This is what we'll use for the remainder of the answer. Choose a mid priced model and discuss the features that will make the riding pleasurable... most customers do NOT want to know that the bike has Shimano Deore or about the latest in spoke nipple variations but DO want to know that the bike will shift easily and will last a long time.
Comfort is another consideration. Explain to them the differences between a plush padded saddle and one that may be less padded but provide better support. Suggest that your shop can make any adjustments to make the riding experience as comfortable and easy as possible. Explain to them that full suspension does not necessarily make the bike more comfortable but it will fatigue the rider more especially on long rides.
Price? I use this little bit of research consistently... Around 1870 when the safety bike- a bike with 2 wheels the same size- was first introduced the average cost was $81.00 which was about 4 months salary. Fast forward to today, and the average price for a bike at a bike shop is 1 WEEK take home pay. Now, I would never suggest that you spend 4 MONTHS pay on a bike, but 1 or 2 weeks pay doesn't seem unreasonable, does it? (AND LET THEM ANSWER).
By this time they should be pretty comfortable with you. If they are on the fence, you can say something to the effect that even if they don't buy a bike from you that you hope that you taught them a little something about bikes. At this point they are usually ready to make a decision, so ASK for the sale, like "So, which model do you like best?" (Let them choose) then say "Would you like to take it home today?" If they say 'yes' make absolutely sure that you educate them on how to use the quick releases, how to shift, and other fine points. Remind them that a helmet is very important and explain why.
Invite tham back and make sure they have all the information they need.
Onemore thing... very important... if they ask about the shop down the street or the discount store NEVER talk bad. If it is another shop say something like "Yep, they are a good bunch of guys" and leave it there. If it is about Walmart say something like "Yep, those bikes are OK for the new rider but it is tough to get them serviced and they tend to wear out pretty fast."
OK, I'm tired of typing ;)
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