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Specialized to add consumer-direct sales from February 1

 From 1 February, 

you'll be able to have a Specialized bike delivered fully assembled to your door

“After nearly 50 years of building the perfect bike for every rider, we decided to go one step further and come up with the perfect way to get the perfect bike to every rider,

” reads Specialized’s statement.

“Now you can shop when, where, and how you want, from your favourite retailer to the comfort of your own home. We’re excited to announce Ship to Home and Specialized Delivery, two new ways to get your new Specialized bike without getting in the car.”

Two new direct-to-consumer options

In addition to walking into a bricks-and-mortar bike shop, Specialized currently offers (in the UK, at least) the option to buy from its website and collect from a local dealer.

However, Specialized will offer two new direct-to-consumer options for online buyers from 1 February.

The first, and the most similar to what Canyon offers, will see the bike shipped to your home almost fully assembled.

The box will contain the tools required for the final stages of setup and QR codes linked to how-to assembly videos.

Specialized also says further advice will be available over the phone and, if an issue requires hands-on assistance, buyers will be connected with a local retailer.

On top of that, Specialized will also offer a bespoke “white glove” delivery service.

The bike will be delivered to you by a Specialized representative, who will then ensure it fits and is set up properly, while advising on basic maintenance and, finally, taking you for a ride.

Delivery or service fees for either option have not yet been revealed.

The decision to cut out bike shops is likely to alarm dealers, who stand to lose out when riders buy directly from Specialized.

However, dealers will receive from 50 per cent to 75 per cent of Specialized’s margin if they are involved in stocking or assembling a bike, it has been reported.

Finally, Specialized has updated its warranty to allow riders to access support at any dealer, regardless of where they purchased the bike. This will come at no extra cost to the rider and the retailer will be credited for any labour.

 

1. Gravel Tri..and everyone is really shocked?
2. CX worlds weekend
3. True X sceners make the trip to the current holy land
4. Seems like a partial boner without the past champions
5. Did Meatloaf have any other songs than the two that MTV used to play?
6. I love Barry Roubaix, and i am already sick of Barry Roubaix
7. Boy that sixty two miler is stacked
8. What I cant figure out is why? Why not be best at going short?
9. Runners specialize in the mile why not ?
10. "can u multitask" yes actually i am losing my mind and chilling at the same time
11. Only fans should be renamed to Clitcoin
12. Fruit Loop, and Skittles, are all the same flavor, just different colors.
13. Asking advice on Gravel Tire choice is equal to trying to bite your own teeth
14. does anyone just ride a bike for fun anymore?
15. Someone hack this blog already

 

 

 

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 Goood morning Miscene...

Boy I don’t know about you but the Mercury is at an all time low in my parts, lucky for me the old Adobe started right up. It’s mornings like this that have me feeling just a little more blessed to not have to be running in the normal rat race of commuting and drink chewing.

I suppose my purpose is to bring you the news, the news of in around the your world, but since it’s a whopping 4 degrees, and most of this gal darn whacky state is gripped inside some more reminiscent to northern Russia, there isn’t much banter about.  

Phart bikes are making a brief comeback...want one, but can’t find one at your LBS, click on over the used market place, and your sure to find one that fits even the tightest covid induced budget...

Base media continues, and picks up three more unknowns for always growing squad of I’m. To quite sure of.

Zwift sees an expansion of new members as the temperature continues to plummet. Give it a try you never know who gonna virtually meet up with. Besides your TSS needs the plug.

The Barry Roubaix premier 62 mile event continues to grow, has newbies eyeing the front row, and has also Rans considering a much shorter length in hopes of securing some that big big money 

In outside interest, CX worlds are looming, but it’s a crying shame that Americans view nothing more than a way to promote the new cycling Mecca of Arkansas.

Alright folks that a wrap. 

Go get your day on.

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