We hope so - I am actively looking to work with 5-9 professional fitters geographically spread out in the US non-brand non-LBS affiliated fitters. I would like to set them up in the same way I work with Jim at ERO Sports. One of each size bike on consignment at their place - one of which is assembled so I can refer people to see it.
If someone comes in for a fit or I refer someone in for a fit and they like and fit on our Tactical...they simply go on-line and order the Tactical from Premier. The fitter is not in the money loop. I confirm payment was received to the fitter, the fitter sets up the bike and gives it to the athlete right then and there. I hope that athlete will continue to utilize the coach/fitter for additional services.
Then I pay $200 to the fitter for the fit work and another fee for the bike referral. Then I just ship another Tactical to replace the bike sold.
The fitter has no investment in any inventory just a few sq/ft of space.
The Tactical does not meet the 3:1 ratio and you can not see daylight between the rear tire and the seat tube. Those are the two items although most officials don't seem to enforce the 3:1 rule anymore. I'm not an expert on all the various governing bodies and their rules so I can't speak with any authority on that issue.
Dan Kennison
facebook: @triPremierBike
http://www.PremierBike.com
http://www.PositionOneSports.com
If someone comes in for a fit or I refer someone in for a fit and they like and fit on our Tactical...they simply go on-line and order the Tactical from Premier. The fitter is not in the money loop. I confirm payment was received to the fitter, the fitter sets up the bike and gives it to the athlete right then and there. I hope that athlete will continue to utilize the coach/fitter for additional services.
Then I pay $200 to the fitter for the fit work and another fee for the bike referral. Then I just ship another Tactical to replace the bike sold.
The fitter has no investment in any inventory just a few sq/ft of space.
The Tactical does not meet the 3:1 ratio and you can not see daylight between the rear tire and the seat tube. Those are the two items although most officials don't seem to enforce the 3:1 rule anymore. I'm not an expert on all the various governing bodies and their rules so I can't speak with any authority on that issue.
Dan Kennison
facebook: @triPremierBike
http://www.PremierBike.com
http://www.PositionOneSports.com