Direct to Consumer EBike Servicing
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Direct to Consumer EBike Servicing
I've always believed in the efficiency of business. I think Direct to Consumer bike sales are the future. Most bicycle manufacturers are doing it. One of the issues with buying bicycles Direct to Consumer model is that some bicycle shops won't work on bicycles brands that they don't carry. This fits they're business model, but it limits bicycle shops utilization. Through my frustration, I found that using mobile bicycle service is a great alternative to using a local bicycle shop. I've had bicycles assembled and serviced through these services. Mobilie Bicycle Service providers are cost competitive and they come to your home or workplace to service/assemble your bike. Here's some Mobile bicycle services in Denver: https://www.mobilebikeman.com/index.html , Domestique Mobile Bike Shop , https://bicyclemobiletune.com/ , https://www.velofix.com/ , mobilebikewrench.com
Another alternative to LBS, are Local Non-Profit Bicycle Shops. I live in Denver and use Rides Together. I have enclosed the website https://bikestogether.org/ for your reference. Maybe they're a similar organization in your city. I just wanted to inform you that they're alternatives to your local bicycle Shop.
I hope that this helps you with your ownership experience with your bicycle.
Another alternative to LBS, are Local Non-Profit Bicycle Shops. I live in Denver and use Rides Together. I have enclosed the website https://bikestogether.org/ for your reference. Maybe they're a similar organization in your city. I just wanted to inform you that they're alternatives to your local bicycle Shop.
I hope that this helps you with your ownership experience with your bicycle.
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I've used our local Velofix guy here (mostly at races). He is great.
If I did something major - It woulda been nice not to have to drop my bike off for 2-3 weeks at the shop to get something fixed. Personally, I get all my maintenance done in the winter when the guys can take their time on the bike.
One of my close friends does the local mobile TREK truck - basically the same thing.
Interestingly they are working with direct to consumer bikes - they'll come unbox your bike, set it up and tune it up for you when it gets delivered
(Velofix works with Canyon, our TREK truck works with Raleigh)
If I did something major - It woulda been nice not to have to drop my bike off for 2-3 weeks at the shop to get something fixed. Personally, I get all my maintenance done in the winter when the guys can take their time on the bike.
One of my close friends does the local mobile TREK truck - basically the same thing.
Interestingly they are working with direct to consumer bikes - they'll come unbox your bike, set it up and tune it up for you when it gets delivered
(Velofix works with Canyon, our TREK truck works with Raleigh)
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I've used our local Velofix guy here (mostly at races). He is great.
If I did something major - It woulda been nice not to have to drop my bike off for 2-3 weeks at the shop to get something fixed. Personally, I get all my maintenance done in the winter when the guys can take their time on the bike.
One of my close friends does the local mobile TREK truck - basically the same thing.
Interestingly they are working with direct to consumer bikes - they'll come unbox your bike, set it up and tune it up for you when it gets delivered
(Velofix works with Canyon, our TREK truck works with Raleigh)
If I did something major - It woulda been nice not to have to drop my bike off for 2-3 weeks at the shop to get something fixed. Personally, I get all my maintenance done in the winter when the guys can take their time on the bike.
One of my close friends does the local mobile TREK truck - basically the same thing.
Interestingly they are working with direct to consumer bikes - they'll come unbox your bike, set it up and tune it up for you when it gets delivered
(Velofix works with Canyon, our TREK truck works with Raleigh)
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Glad to see there's help available. My LBS had a four-week wait to work on my wife's bike before they announced they're taking no new service work for the near future.
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I'm pretty excited to see how long it takes and how well they do. I'd like to get my wife's bike serviced too, but hers doesn't need as extensive a going over as mine does. Hers is practically new! Well, she got it in the early 90's.
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