hi all, this is my first post *yikes*, even though I've been lurking for awhile...
Anyway, I have a situation that I need help with. I live in the UK but am currently in the Philadelphia area on holiday. I kind of impulsively (stupidly? not sure) bought a bike on ebay (50cm 2002 Cannondale MS2000 from Tom D. actually) and am trying to figure out the best place in the area to get it fitted before I go back (I realize about the whole "fit" issue--the mantra about only buy the model of bike that "fits" you best--but it's too late now). On top of this, my fiancee is joining me here in a week and wants to buy a NEW entry-level (under $1500) tri bike somewhere. Is there a place anyone could recommend where we would be able to accomplish all of this? Or at least some of it? Is it even possible to shop for and have in hand a tri bike within a week (that's how long he will be here).
We're willing to drive at least 4 hours if that's necessary, as these are obviously reallly big purchases. Also, prices here are so much cheaper for everything that we want to get as much done in the USA as possible.
I have been looking on the slowtwitch dealer list but can't seem to find one in the immediate area that actually stocks tri bikes. I was thinking maybe R&A Cycles in Brooklyn as they seem to stock a lot of bikes. There is also Bike Line in Wayne, PA that I have come across, possibly for my fitting as they don't seem to stock too many tri bikes. Tri-Speed in Maryland would be doable too, although someone on this board I saw called their fitting into question...I have seen people mention David Greenfield of Elite bicycles--those are our of our price range unfortunately.
Seems like I have half-answered my own questions, but I'm still looking for ANY ideas/recommendations as I am definitely clueless on this one. The whole situation is stressing me out quite a bit, especially after reading all these posts about bikes and bike fit.
thanks
Anyway, I have a situation that I need help with. I live in the UK but am currently in the Philadelphia area on holiday. I kind of impulsively (stupidly? not sure) bought a bike on ebay (50cm 2002 Cannondale MS2000 from Tom D. actually) and am trying to figure out the best place in the area to get it fitted before I go back (I realize about the whole "fit" issue--the mantra about only buy the model of bike that "fits" you best--but it's too late now). On top of this, my fiancee is joining me here in a week and wants to buy a NEW entry-level (under $1500) tri bike somewhere. Is there a place anyone could recommend where we would be able to accomplish all of this? Or at least some of it? Is it even possible to shop for and have in hand a tri bike within a week (that's how long he will be here).
We're willing to drive at least 4 hours if that's necessary, as these are obviously reallly big purchases. Also, prices here are so much cheaper for everything that we want to get as much done in the USA as possible.
I have been looking on the slowtwitch dealer list but can't seem to find one in the immediate area that actually stocks tri bikes. I was thinking maybe R&A Cycles in Brooklyn as they seem to stock a lot of bikes. There is also Bike Line in Wayne, PA that I have come across, possibly for my fitting as they don't seem to stock too many tri bikes. Tri-Speed in Maryland would be doable too, although someone on this board I saw called their fitting into question...I have seen people mention David Greenfield of Elite bicycles--those are our of our price range unfortunately.
Seems like I have half-answered my own questions, but I'm still looking for ANY ideas/recommendations as I am definitely clueless on this one. The whole situation is stressing me out quite a bit, especially after reading all these posts about bikes and bike fit.
thanks