Bottle cages, why aren't they included?
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Bottle cages, why aren't they included?
Postby nezumi » Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:02 am
Pedals I can understand, due to the number of clipless systems which abound.
Bottle cages, on the other hand, don't seem to be so specific.
Then there are the cages which seem to be exorbitantly priced - up to $100. I know these are standard for the $15,000 starter kit, purchased by the Cycling Philanthropists who keep the LBS alive, but who else gets utility from these?
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Re: Bottle cages, why aren't they included?
Postby beanspropulsion » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:59 am
I asked her when she spends $500 on a dress why it doesn't come with the shoes....lol..... women.
Anyway..... Elite bottle cages... plastic light and cheap. Forget the carbon.
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Postby queequeg » Sun Sep 15, 2013 1:48 pm
I am not so sure about bikes not coming with pedals though. At a minimum I'd expect them to come with some basic pedals so you can at least ride it out of the shop.
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Re: Bottle cages, why aren't they included?
Postby DoogleDave » Sun Sep 15, 2013 2:05 pm
+1 for the Elite's
I guess a similar question could be asked of the wheelsets that come with alot of expensive bikes.....and I imagine it is for the exact same reasons.
Wheels are quite personal and who's to say that everyone wants to ride around on Zipps? Plus, it helps manufacturers keep the price tag down if they include average wheels, knowing it is likely the purchaser will either already have decent wheels to put onto the bike or will be in the market to buy some down the track.
As for pedals, if I were to spend thousands of dollars on a high-spec road bike I think it would be pointless for them to give you some basic platform pedals - considering 99% of people dropping that much coin on such a bike will also be riding clipless pedals.
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Postby RonK » Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:55 pm
According to the Specialized specifications, their road bikes are supplied with "Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors"DoogleDave wrote:As for pedals, if I were to spend thousands of dollars on a high-spec road bike I think it would be pointless for them to give you some basic platform pedals - considering 99% of people dropping that much coin on such a bike will also be riding clipless pedals.
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Postby visrealm » Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:01 pm
I can confirm they do. Mine, like most other people's (probably) are in my shed with my other miscellaneous bits and pieces. It does seem pointless though to include something that most people will replace. As for test riding, I'm sure most LBS's would have pedals on hand for that.RonK wrote:According to the Specialized specifications, their road bikes are supplied with "Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors"DoogleDave wrote:As for pedals, if I were to spend thousands of dollars on a high-spec road bike I think it would be pointless for them to give you some basic platform pedals - considering 99% of people dropping that much coin on such a bike will also be riding clipless pedals.
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Postby Mulger bill » Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:08 pm
Has the black eye settled yet?beanspropulsion wrote:My wife can't understand why you don't get pedals and cages when you drop thousands on a new bike.
I asked her when she spends $500 on a dress why it doesn't come with the shoes....lol..... women.
Anyway..... Elite bottle cages... plastic light and cheap. Forget the carbon.
Cages, like pedals, saddles and bar tape are all personal taste items. If the LBS throws something on for you, treat it as a stop gap until the online order comes through.
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Re: Bottle cages, why aren't they included?
Postby nezumi » Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:32 pm
Interesting then that the high end bikes generally include a saddle but no cages.
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Re: Bottle cages, why aren't they included?
Postby beanspropulsion » Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:30 pm
Mulger bill wrote:Has the black eye settled yet?beanspropulsion wrote:My wife can't understand why you don't get pedals and cages when you drop thousands on a new bike.
I asked her when she spends $500 on a dress why it doesn't come with the shoes....lol..... women.
Anyway..... Elite bottle cages... plastic light and cheap. Forget the carbon.
Cages, like pedals, saddles and bar tape are all personal taste items. If the LBS throws something on for you, treat it as a stop gap until the online order comes through.
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Re: Bottle cages, why aren't they included?
Postby Xplora » Mon Sep 16, 2013 4:50 pm
The bike manufacturers understand their market a lot better than we do. Never underestimate that.
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Re: Bottle cages, why aren't they included?
Postby thejester » Fri Sep 20, 2013 10:05 am
Waaaayyyy cheaper.
oh.. and I buy my pedals online too for the same reason.
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