Lbs haggling

Dazzza

I have a new bike on the way but have any of you haggled over parts, say i don't need the entire groupset the tora forks the avid juicy 3's and the fox rp2, would the lbs be forthcoming in swapping said bits for other parts instead say an xtr front mech a lh xtr shifter and a thomson or similar seatpost?

Never done this before so id like experiences of your haggling skills.

geordiefreerider

Shy bairns get nowt !!!

GHill

Depends on the LBS, you can but try (although probably better done before you order the bike).

CommandoBoy

If we stock the parts then yer mate i will, however if i dont i may offer you a reduced price for the items

dynamis_dk

More often than not they'll try to do something for you as its better then risking you being niffed that they woudln't help and finding somewhere else to spend you bike bit money

bomberesque

Speak to them about it before they build the bike up, eh?

as commandoboy says, it'll depend upon their circumstances; if they stock the items you want to swap out or are confident they can sell them quick then sure why not. But swap out, not cash back so you can order cheaper off the internet.....

A whole groupset and fork though, As the LBS, I'd be asking why you didn't order a frame ... oh, you wanted the deal as a whole bike? well, why swap out all the bits then?

They should be forthcoming if you want to upgrade individual bits, but it'll depend on the shop as to how far they'll accept you pushing it.

Tim.s

I just ordered a new commuter bike from my favourate LBS and decided to upgrade the pedals and handlebar grips. They 'bought back' the original parts and fitted the new ones free.

Nice touch I thought.

dav1

May as well ask. your LBS should be keen to build a relationship with you and will be likly to offer something if you are a regular customer and/or make a big purchase.

spongtastic

mine changed 505 pedals for 520's and installed a HT2 chainset for free, even though I'd bought it from CRC.