Test rides from bike shops?

[gijoe1313]

Slightly off topic, but everytime I go into a bike shop and sit on a bike to see what it feels like I get given the evils. Does everyone get this or is it just the fact that I'm a girl so they assume I'm going to drop it?

Also, no one ever comes up to assist me. I've walked into bike shops before and there will be people standing around doing nothing and they'll go up to a guy who walks in a couple mins later. Irks me.

Go see Richard at Botany Honda, he has a great rapport with all customers ... he is a complete bastard and often just gives keys to unsuspecting bikers who suddenly find themselves buying a new bike all of a sudden!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Slightly off topic, but everytime I go into a bike shop and sit on a bike to see what it feels like I get given the evils. Does everyone get this or is it just the fact that I'm a girl so they assume I'm going to drop it?

Also, no one ever comes up to assist me. I've walked into bike shops before and there will be people standing around doing nothing and they'll go up to a guy who walks in a couple mins later. Irks me.

I hate to say it but you need to wear a halter top T shirt.... or be proactive and go up to them and say "Oi, cunt! tell me about this fucking bike"

[GrayWolf]

[QUOTE=Hopeful Bastard;1130390268]I've no problem with Wellington Motorcycles... Just have an issue with that coffee! Made a mistake of accepting it once. Havent had it again. [QUOTE]

At least he's trying, even if it is crap coffee it's still 1000000000x better customer service than other places. Just sayin. Shame Welly is so far away...

Ahh no Lozza, tis why Wellington M/c's sells so many HD's.. A 'browser comes into the shop, the door is locked after entry..... "Good afternoon Sir/Madam, would you like to buy a bike? or perhaps try a cup of Pete's coffee???"

Another 'satisfied' owner exits the store!!

[Crasherfromwayback]

At least he's trying, even if it is crap coffee it's still 1000000000x better customer service than other places. Just sayin. Shame Welly is so far away...

The coffee is actually really good. They're just having me on. Honest.

[hellokitty]

Slightly off topic, but everytime I go into a bike shop and sit on a bike to see what it feels like I get given the evils. Does everyone get this or is it just the fact that I'm a girl so they assume I'm going to drop it?

Also, no one ever comes up to assist me. I've walked into bike shops before and there will be people standing around doing nothing and they'll go up to a guy who walks in a couple mins later. Irks me.

I recommend Cyclespot - I have bought many bikes from there. I was ignored at all the other shops (except KTL - they were nice).
My salesman of choice is Mike - he is very helpful and never ever says stupid things like "oh that bike has too much power for you"
If you want, I can follow you on a test ride (keep the cars off your ass)

[GDOBSSOR]

Problem is, I've had it at every single bike shop I've gone to.
Red baron (was the worst), The one in the Cycletreads building (Is this owned by Cycletreads?), Holeshot, Colemans Suzuki, etc etc.

I often go up to the people and they are always unhelpful as well.

I guess it's the fact that I don't go in looking butch, or wearing leathers. Combined with the fact that I'm a woman, and young..

I've always had better service when looking at gear. Esp from the Cycletreads guys

I haven't had the pleasure of being treated like that by a staff member as of yet (note sarcasm). However, if I ever was to be treated as described above, I'd give them a winning smile along with the middle finger. Places like that don't deserve customers.
Have you tried Wellington Motorcycles, Richard's Motorcycles in Jville or Scooterazzi? I bought a pair of gloves for my next bike and a pair of gloves for the new owner of my scooter yesterday, the lady at Richard's was very helpful and spent a fair bit of time helping me choose them. And the prices were reasonable.