Why Do You Shop At A Real Store?

A friend posted an interesting article about Online & In Person Bike Shopping Statistics so I figured I would twist it a little and ask the readers of this blog (and our Faceboook page) why do you shop at a store instead of online?

Here are some of the details from the article:

Some details from the study:

• The number of consumers who visited a bike shop, but purchased a bicycle from a discount/mass merchant increased by 117 percent (compared to the 2012 study).
• At the same time the number of adults who visited a bike shop, and went on to purchase a bicycle from a bike shop fell by 20 percent.
• And adults who visited a bike shop and went on to purchase from an online retailer such as Amazon also declined by 36 percent.

The person who posted the article originally made the comment that because shops don't stock the exact part you are looking for and have to order it anyways.  I can attest that at Tom's there are a lot of parts available and I know Tom takes pride in that fact.

As I said recently you don't ever see an Amazon.Com bike club.  You also won't find a capable repair shop or a place to rent a bike while traveling on the web.

What makes you desire personalized service over a discount for shopping online and dealing with a computer?  Let us know because we appreciate our great customers.  Stop by today from 10-8 to check out our inventory.

Want a great way to test out your bike?  Purchase the bike and sign up for a slot of our Indoor Training Series.

Indoor Training Series is on right now.  Information HERE!

WE RENT FAT BIKES NOW!  Interested in trying out a Fat Bike without having to purchase one?  We now rent the Specialized Fatboy at Tom's Pro Bike!

WNY Cross has a new Facebook Page with all the Buffalo/Rochester Race Information posted.  5 races left this year!

Tom's Pro Bike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086

How To Customize Your Fat Bike - SPECIALIZED FATBOY EDITION

dIt seems like this week sure does have a Custom Ring to it.  First we started off with the S-Build, yesterday we added in Hand Built Single Speed Wheels, and today we are highlighting Tom Seiler's Customized Specialized Fat Boy Expert.

Thomson Seat Post, Carbon Handlebars and Stem, upgraded Shimano XT brakes help shed weight right out of the box

HED Carbon Wheels laced to Industry 9 Hubs with 45Nrth Husker Du's carry the bike around the road and trails.

1x10 Drivetrain provides enough gear options for all conditions and removes the Front Derailleur and Shifter and helps shed some unnecessary weight as well.

Final tally on the scale brings the bike in at 25.17 pounds.  This bike stock is over 30 pounds so he removed at minimum 5 pounds and I am thinking more likely close to 10 pounds.  Although weight savings won't be had you can change casing colors and the Shimano XT brakes have colored hydraulic brake lines available as well to add some bling to the bike.

MSRP of the Fatboy Expert is $2,700.00.  Prices for the upgrades are as follows:

HED Big Deal Carbon Wheels: $2,400.00

Race Face Carbon Handle Bar: $185.00

Ritchie WCS Stem: $100.00

Thomson Seatpost: $90.00

Shimano XT Rear Derailleur: $200.00

Shimano XT Shifter: $50.00

Shimano XT Brakes: $375.00 (Front & Rear)

Race Face Narrow/Wide Chainring: $45.00

For more information on how to reduce your bike weight stop by the shop today and let's talk.

Are you planning on being out and about doing some running around today?  Want to stop by the shop and start your shopping or start working on your list?  Bring you bike along with you and drop it off for a Tune-Up and you can earn some Tom Dollars to use at Tom's Pro Bike.  As the picture above shows - purchase a complete tune-up and receive $15 Tom Dollars or purchase a Deluxe and receive $25 Tom Dollars to use in the store.  Tune-up must be completed by Jan 15, 2015 and the Tom Dollars are good until March 15, 2015.

Do you have a bike lover on your Christmas List?  Check out Tom's Holiday Specials.  If you are unsure of what to but pick up a Gift Card and let them chose from our inventory or get an idea from the Great Gift Idea section based on your budget.

We have some excess 2014 and older inventory that we are trying to clear out to make way for the 2015 models that are becoming available each day.  For 2014 you receive 10% off the MSRP and also a 10% Gift Card to use in the store.  We have financing available if you quality and we also have free lay-a-way: 20% down is all that is required to secure your new ride for the 2015 season and beyond.

Our 2013 and older inventory is marked down even lower as well.  It may not be as low as it was during our Reverse Auction Sale but you can still save a lot if we have your size and model choice available.

Indoor Race Series information is out. Click on the link to register and purchase your race credits because it is going on right now!  Sure the weather was ideal for outdoor riding recently but you saw what happened last weekend.  Don't miss out on some great winter training opportunities!

For more information on any of the above items stop by and see us today - we are open today and tomorrow from 10-6!

Tom's Pro Bike
3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 651-9995
email: tom@tomsprobike.com

Christmas Gift List - CUSTOM WHEELS

I have this cool SS/Fixie bike The Nature Boy by All-City (sure you can do the Rick Flair Wooooooooooo right now if you want but you have to be dressed to the nines and have a fur scarf laden coat on as well - Google him if you don't understand what I am saying!) that I built up 4 years ago as a commuter bike.  The one thing I never did was put a great wheel set on it and I felt this was the time to do that.

I want to use this bike for some 2015 and beyond Gravel Rides so I went with a buddies recommendation - HED Belgium + (for a wider rim to handle a bigger tire) and some All-City Hubs to match the bike.  Ryan built them up for me and they came in as pictured at just around 1800gms.  I have not weighed my old wheels yet but will do that as a comparison and post something in the near future as well.

Stock wheels are generally a solid product based on your purchase point but going Custom Hand Built Wheels is a great way to reduce some weight and improve your ride as well.  Higher quality bearings in the hubs reduce friction which helps you roll faster - all of which lead to more speed on the bike.  So if you have a bike with stock wheels and are looking at ways of improving it come on into the shop and check out our inventory or talk to us about a build that you are interested in.

Are you planning on being out and about doing some running around today?  Want to stop by the shop and start your shopping or start working on your list?  Bring you bike along with you and drop it off for a Tune-Up and you can earn some Tom Dollars to use at Tom's Pro Bike.  As the picture above shows - purchase a complete tune-up and receive $15 Tom Dollars or purchase a Deluxe and receive $25 Tom Dollars to use in the store.  Tune-up must be completed by Jan 15, 2015 and the Tom Dollars are good until March 15, 2015.

Do you have a bike lover on your Christmas List?  Check out Tom's Holiday Specials.  If you are unsure of what to but pick up a Gift Card and let them chose from our inventory or get an idea from the Great Gift Idea section based on your budget.

We have some excess 2014 and older inventory that we are trying to clear out to make way for the 2015 models that are becoming available each day.  For 2014 you receive 10% off the MSRP and also a 10% Gift Card to use in the store.  We have financing available if you quality and we also have free lay-a-way: 20% down is all that is required to secure your new ride for the 2015 season and beyond.

Our 2013 and older inventory is marked down even lower as well.  It may not be as low as it was during our Reverse Auction Sale but you can still save a lot if we have your size and model choice available.

Indoor Race Series information is out. Click on the link to register and purchase your race credits because it is going on right now!  Sure the weather was ideal for outdoor riding recently but you saw what happened last weekend.  Don't miss out on some great winter training opportunities!

For more information on any of the above items stop by and see us today - we are open today and tomorrow from 10-6!

Tom's Pro Bike
3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 651-9995
email: tom@tomsprobike.com