03-10-2018, 04:05 PM
On the topic of online retailers in the bike industry: it can be really enticing to go buy stuff for a bit cheaper online, but developing a strong relationship with your local bike shop can pay dividends down the road. There are certain situations where it just makes more sense to go online, but in situations where the differences are marginal, consider buying local.
The shops do a lot to contribute back to the local community, something that the online retailers never do. As an example, on Mar 25 at the MovingWR Transportation Symposium, Velofix and Ziggys are going to be doing bike safety checks.
Just to plug the Waterloo Cycling Club a bit, one benefit of membership is that you are also eligible for discounts at almost every local bike shop.
The shops do a lot to contribute back to the local community, something that the online retailers never do. As an example, on Mar 25 at the MovingWR Transportation Symposium, Velofix and Ziggys are going to be doing bike safety checks.
Just to plug the Waterloo Cycling Club a bit, one benefit of membership is that you are also eligible for discounts at almost every local bike shop.