REI bikes - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

11-15-2004, 06:17 PM

Hello Group,

I am new in this area and recently visited the REI store (in
Sacramento, CA).
I was surprised to find other brands (like Cannondale) besides their
own
Navaro (spelling?). The prices are competetive, and I suppose I could
get
a further 10% discount with my REI membership. I am tempted. I am
not sure about their (bikes-related) service and I have not talked
with them. I am wondering if people here bought from them.

Thanks.

Miles

11-15-2004, 06:50 PM

On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:17:51 -0800, Miles wrote:

> Hello Group,
>
> I am new in this area and recently visited the REI store (in Sacramento,
> CA).
> I was surprised to find other brands (like Cannondale) besides their own
> Navaro (spelling?). The prices are competetive, and I suppose I could get
> a further 10% discount with my REI membership. I am tempted. I am not
> sure about their (bikes-related) service and I have not talked with them.
> I am wondering if people here bought from them.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Miles

I've only test ridden their bikes (was really taken by the classic
Randonee tourer) and ogled them in the store, but the road bikes seem to
be really sensibly put together and a good deal without ostentation.
Service varies from shop to shop of course, but the guys at my local REI
are just wonderful. I'd frequent my nearest LBS, since I like to support
locally owned stores, but the REI guys actually know how to treat
customers, I'll give them my bucks any day. REI will be around for a long
time, and are a pretty big company, so they're a safe bet.

FYI, I returned a poorly made mini pump the other day, that kept breaking
my presta valves. I thought it would be tedious trying to explain what
happened, but the bike shop clerk was very sympathetic and even made sure
that I got three replacement tubes for free along with a different model
pump.

Bottom line of course is, do they offer a model that both fits your needs
and your body? Work from there.

11-15-2004, 06:50 PM

On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:17:51 -0800, Miles wrote:

> Hello Group,
>
> I am new in this area and recently visited the REI store (in Sacramento,
> CA).
> I was surprised to find other brands (like Cannondale) besides their own
> Navaro (spelling?). The prices are competetive, and I suppose I could get
> a further 10% discount with my REI membership. I am tempted. I am not
> sure about their (bikes-related) service and I have not talked with them.
> I am wondering if people here bought from them.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Miles

I've only test ridden their bikes (was really taken by the classic
Randonee tourer) and ogled them in the store, but the road bikes seem to
be really sensibly put together and a good deal without ostentation.
Service varies from shop to shop of course, but the guys at my local REI
are just wonderful. I'd frequent my nearest LBS, since I like to support
locally owned stores, but the REI guys actually know how to treat
customers, I'll give them my bucks any day. REI will be around for a long
time, and are a pretty big company, so they're a safe bet.

FYI, I returned a poorly made mini pump the other day, that kept breaking
my presta valves. I thought it would be tedious trying to explain what
happened, but the bike shop clerk was very sympathetic and even made sure
that I got three replacement tubes for free along with a different model
pump.

Bottom line of course is, do they offer a model that both fits your needs
and your body? Work from there.

11-15-2004, 06:50 PM

On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:17:51 -0800, Miles wrote:

> Hello Group,
>
> I am new in this area and recently visited the REI store (in Sacramento,
> CA).
> I was surprised to find other brands (like Cannondale) besides their own
> Navaro (spelling?). The prices are competetive, and I suppose I could get
> a further 10% discount with my REI membership. I am tempted. I am not
> sure about their (bikes-related) service and I have not talked with them.
> I am wondering if people here bought from them.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Miles

I've only test ridden their bikes (was really taken by the classic
Randonee tourer) and ogled them in the store, but the road bikes seem to
be really sensibly put together and a good deal without ostentation.
Service varies from shop to shop of course, but the guys at my local REI
are just wonderful. I'd frequent my nearest LBS, since I like to support
locally owned stores, but the REI guys actually know how to treat
customers, I'll give them my bucks any day. REI will be around for a long
time, and are a pretty big company, so they're a safe bet.

FYI, I returned a poorly made mini pump the other day, that kept breaking
my presta valves. I thought it would be tedious trying to explain what
happened, but the bike shop clerk was very sympathetic and even made sure
that I got three replacement tubes for free along with a different model
pump.

Bottom line of course is, do they offer a model that both fits your needs
and your body? Work from there.

11-15-2004, 06:50 PM

On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:17:51 -0800, Miles wrote:

> Hello Group,
>
> I am new in this area and recently visited the REI store (in Sacramento,
> CA).
> I was surprised to find other brands (like Cannondale) besides their own
> Navaro (spelling?). The prices are competetive, and I suppose I could get
> a further 10% discount with my REI membership. I am tempted. I am not
> sure about their (bikes-related) service and I have not talked with them.
> I am wondering if people here bought from them.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Miles

I've only test ridden their bikes (was really taken by the classic
Randonee tourer) and ogled them in the store, but the road bikes seem to
be really sensibly put together and a good deal without ostentation.
Service varies from shop to shop of course, but the guys at my local REI
are just wonderful. I'd frequent my nearest LBS, since I like to support
locally owned stores, but the REI guys actually know how to treat
customers, I'll give them my bucks any day. REI will be around for a long
time, and are a pretty big company, so they're a safe bet.

FYI, I returned a poorly made mini pump the other day, that kept breaking
my presta valves. I thought it would be tedious trying to explain what
happened, but the bike shop clerk was very sympathetic and even made sure
that I got three replacement tubes for free along with a different model
pump.

Bottom line of course is, do they offer a model that both fits your needs
and your body? Work from there.

11-15-2004, 08:09 PM

"Miles" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:d5cde94f.0411151817.338be06c@posting.google.c om...
> Hello Group,
>
> I am new in this area and recently visited the REI store (in
> Sacramento, CA).
> I was surprised to find other brands (like Cannondale) besides their
> own
> Navaro (spelling?). The prices are competetive, and I suppose I could
> get
> a further 10% discount with my REI membership. I am tempted. I am
> not sure about their (bikes-related) service and I have not talked
> with them. I am wondering if people here bought from them.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Miles

I live in the Seattle area and around here REI has a great reputation. I
own an mid-90's touring bike and love it. I would not hesitate one bit
about purchasing anything from them.

11-15-2004, 08:09 PM

"Miles" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:d5cde94f.0411151817.338be06c@posting.google.c om...
> Hello Group,
>
> I am new in this area and recently visited the REI store (in
> Sacramento, CA).
> I was surprised to find other brands (like Cannondale) besides their
> own
> Navaro (spelling?). The prices are competetive, and I suppose I could
> get
> a further 10% discount with my REI membership. I am tempted. I am
> not sure about their (bikes-related) service and I have not talked
> with them. I am wondering if people here bought from them.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Miles

I live in the Seattle area and around here REI has a great reputation. I
own an mid-90's touring bike and love it. I would not hesitate one bit
about purchasing anything from them.

11-15-2004, 08:09 PM

"Miles" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:d5cde94f.0411151817.338be06c@posting.google.c om...
> Hello Group,
>
> I am new in this area and recently visited the REI store (in
> Sacramento, CA).
> I was surprised to find other brands (like Cannondale) besides their
> own
> Navaro (spelling?). The prices are competetive, and I suppose I could
> get
> a further 10% discount with my REI membership. I am tempted. I am
> not sure about their (bikes-related) service and I have not talked
> with them. I am wondering if people here bought from them.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Miles

I live in the Seattle area and around here REI has a great reputation. I
own an mid-90's touring bike and love it. I would not hesitate one bit
about purchasing anything from them.

11-15-2004, 08:09 PM

"Miles" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:d5cde94f.0411151817.338be06c@posting.google.c om...
> Hello Group,
>
> I am new in this area and recently visited the REI store (in
> Sacramento, CA).
> I was surprised to find other brands (like Cannondale) besides their
> own
> Navaro (spelling?). The prices are competetive, and I suppose I could
> get
> a further 10% discount with my REI membership. I am tempted. I am
> not sure about their (bikes-related) service and I have not talked
> with them. I am wondering if people here bought from them.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Miles

I live in the Seattle area and around here REI has a great reputation. I
own an mid-90's touring bike and love it. I would not hesitate one bit
about purchasing anything from them.

11-15-2004, 08:24 PM

"Miles" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:d5cde94f.0411151817.338be06c@posting.google.c om...

> I am new in this area and recently visited the REI store (in
> Sacramento, CA).
> I was surprised to find other brands (like Cannondale) besides their
> own
> Navaro (spelling?). The prices are competetive, and I suppose I could
> get
> a further 10% discount with my REI membership. I am tempted. I am
> not sure about their (bikes-related) service and I have not talked
> with them. I am wondering if people here bought from them.

I have now put on what -- 15K? -- on my Novara Strada over the last four
years. My REI store is great, and I would not hesitate to buy from them. The
service department is wonderful, and the floor people knowledgeable.
However, this doesn't mean that *your* REI store is great. You might want to
get specific recommendations for yours. Apparently from what I've read here,
some function in an LBS like fashion, others in a department store fashion.

I've been a member practically from birth (no joke -- my parents were
members since the early 60s) and have bought thousands of dollars of ski,
camping, hiking, bicycling, and travel stuff from them over the years,
though, so I probably have some level of prejudice.

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