LBS in Inland Empire with Stumpjumper?

[gurp13]

I'm in the market for a 2006 Stumpjumper (not the comp or pro, just the plain old hard-tail with the Fox fork, no disc brakes). I live in Fontana. I've been to Competitve Edge in Rancho Cucamonga but they never have the Stumpjumper in stock (since August 2005 anyway). I have called Don's Bicycles in Rialto and spoke with the owner who said he'd order a Stumpjumper but he'd need me to let him know I was coming in ahead of time to get it built. That sounds reasonable, but I'd then feel obligated since he'd ordered and built the bike. I'm inclined to at least give the guy a chance to sell to me because he seemed so willing to help. But, I don't want to put him out. On the other hand, the C.E. guys mostly seem preoccupied and kind of, I don't know, not really all that enthused about selling me a bike. I've been in the about six times in the last six months. Each time I ask about the Stumpjumper. Only once has anyone mentioned ordering one and even then they didn't follow through and do it.

I would like to be able to ride the bike a bit before committing to buy it. Anybody know of a LBS in the area that carries the Stumpjumper? I'm surprised because it doesn't seem like such a high-end bike that it would be prohibitive to stock.

I'm willing to go 20 miles or so to look at the bike. I did want to buy local because of repairs and tune-ups but if the price and situation was right, I'd buy outside my immediate area. As it is, both Don's and C.E. are 8 miles from my house.

[TURNERob]

I'd check at a Supergo/Performance store as they at least use to carry a ton of Specialized bikes. Also I think Chumbaracing on this forum has an '05 Stumpy for sale, look in this forum. Not sure if he sold it or not yet.

[Epic_Mtn_Biker]

Go to INcycle in both Chino or San Dimas, both have good selection of bikes, and they'll work with you on getting the right one for you.

www.incycle.com tell them Armando sent you

CE and Don's don't have good selection plus, i haven't gotten optimal service there either

ive got an 05 almost new i can sell you..check ur PM

[gurp13]

Originally Posted by chumbaracing

ive got an 05 almost new i can sell you..check ur PM

Thanks, I emailed you.

[gurp13]

Originally Posted by Epic_Mtn_Biker

Go to INcycle in both Chino or San Dimas, both have good selection of bikes, and they'll work with you on getting the right one for you.

www.incycle.com tell them Armando sent you

CE and Don's don't have good selection plus, i haven't gotten optimal service there either

I definitely want to check with them. Which is the bigger store? I live near the 210 so San Dimas is not terribly far in a way. The Chino store is off Mountain, right?

[gurp13]

Originally Posted by FXRob

I'd check at a Supergo/Performance store as they at least use to carry a ton of Specialized bikes. Also I think Chumbaracing on this forum has an '05 Stumpy for sale, look in this forum. Not sure if he sold it or not yet.

I'm not familiar with this store. Can you point me in the right direction or give me some more information?

[Innes]

Originally Posted by Epic_Mtn_Biker

Go to INcycle in both Chino or San Dimas, both have good selection of bikes, and they'll work with you on getting the right one for you.

www.incycle.com * tell them Armando sent you

CE and Don's don't have good selection plus, i haven't gotten optimal service there either

I second this on both accounts. INCYCLE can't be beat for the service or selection and CE has gone way downhill over the past few years. I've been wondering how the're still open.

[gurp13]

Originally Posted by Innes

I second this on both accounts. INCYCLE can't be beat for the service or selection and CE has gone way downhill over the past few years. I've been wondering how the're still open.

Thanks, man, I appreciate that. I was wondering if they just didn't like me or something. In fact, come to think of it, I had my bike in to CE a couple months ago for a tune up. It still ghost shifts and makes a funny noise on turns on the road. The brakes didn't feel that much better either. Kinda wonder if they did more than towel it off. Hmmm..

[Big Guy]

Supergo/Performance do not sell Specialized anymore.

[ocrider]

Originally Posted by Big Guy

Supergo/Performance do not sell Specialized anymore.

Ya but Superslows remaining Specelized are on sale.

[gurp13]

I went by Incycle in San Dimas. As you guys said, they were waaaaay friendly. Spoke with a man named Chris (not Merrill, I asked for him but he wasn't in, Armando) and he was very helpful. I didn't realize they closed at 7pm and it was 6:40 when I walked in the door. Not only did he answer my questions but he had no problem letting me ride both an FSR XC and a Stumpy FSR.

So, after talking with my wife, I think I'm gonna get the Stumpjumper FSR. It's more than I wanted to spend, but OTOH, it's the exact kind of bike I want. So, given that I've been riding the same bike for about 15 years, I figure it's a pretty good price, altogether. $1799 was the sticker. Do you guys know if there's any room for bargaining on these things? It's been so long since I bought a bike. Since they were cool and the bike is $2000 MSRP, I'm not inclined to really haggle all that much. But, I wondered if there was something standard to ask for.

Thanks for all the help on this thread. Glad I came to this site.

[Big Guy]

Usually LBS don't have a lot of range for discounts on the bikes. you might get a discount on part upgrades and equipment where they have a better markup.

Some LBS will give discounts of about 10% if you are member of a Bike club like the Warrior Society or SHARE.

I know The Path in Tustin does. and they have some Specialized in stock

[gurp13]

I went and did it. I bought a 2006 Stumpjumper FSR. Man, it's a nice bike. Or, at least I think it is. I rode it a couple miles as the sun was going down, but only on the road. It looks good, anyway. Which is what counts, of course.

As to Incyle, they were very cool. They got the bike in for me from the Pasadena store and called me to say it was in. When I got there, they set it up for me to ride it. Then, we moved on to some accessories I just HAD to have. So, I got a pump, slime tires, stubby bar ends, a cyclometer (how can I impress my wife with how far I rode and how fast I went, otherwise?), and a light for night riding. The guys at the shop were happy to help me find stuff and to throw it on the bike as soon as I picked it out. Heck, they even installed the cleats on my shoes so I could ride ASAP. I've been to bike shops were they just can't be bothered to install accessories, so it was nice.

Everybody was cool. Happy with the purchase so far.

[RidetheRAAM4]

you might want to get away from slime tubes...with biggets holes the slime just doesn't work and carrying a slime tube in your pack is a lot of weight...i just put in those tire liner things and use the cheap tubes...i rarely get flats, i think its lighter than slime and easier to carry spare tubes...just my thoughts on it (test)

[gurp13]

Originally Posted by RidetheRAAM4

you might want to get away from slime tubes...with biggets holes the slime just doesn't work and carrying a slime tube in your pack is a lot of weight...i just put in those tire liner things and use the cheap tubes...i rarely get flats, i think its lighter than slime and easier to carry spare tubes...just my thoughts on it

That's what I had on my old bike. Actually, I had the Tuffy's with thorn proof tubes. I went through a goat head patch one time and found one poking right through the Mr. Tuffy. Dang! So, anyway, I was gonna do the same thing and the guy at Incycle thought I was nuts. He said *that* was too heavy. He suggested the Slime. It seemed reasonable so I gave it a shot. I can always buy liners if they don't work, I guess. I'm carrying a patch kit and a regular tube right now, not extra slimers. I'll look into it, though, thanks.

[RidetheRAAM4]

yeah, when i first got my bike i had slimes in it, but i dont know how old they were...they lasted me like 5 minutes over here...thorns and the slime didn't stop the leaks so eiither i used it up up because i got so many thorns, the slime was too old it didn't work properly, or the slimes tubes just aren't that great...i switched to the tire liners and use the cheap tubes and i rarely get flats...even on the palm canyon ride with all the cacti