Added "extras" with new bike..

[SouthCoastRetro]

Chaps,
I'm in the enviable position (for me!) to be finally picking up my brand new bike in a week or so (I haven't ridden for the thick end of 5 years?). I am wondering, last time I bought new I was able to ask the LBS to chuck in a couple of bits (lock, lights etc.) but on the new bike I'd like to ask them to change the pedals for DMR flatties and maybe a seat clamp as I don't want to be QR.

Am I in order to ask for this? The bike in question (2014 Cube Acid 29er) is already reduced by 15% and I will be buying a lock at the same time so it will be £700 transaction. I don't want to push my luck but thought I'd ask you guys what you thought and garner some differing views.

I have already placed a £50 deposit on the bike as it was the last in that size so am kinda shackled to buying from them as opposed to online, I just wanted to support my LBS if you know what I mean?

Anyway thanks for listening guys and please let me know what you think.

 

[02gf74]

Ask. The worst that can happen is tbe punch you in the face. Or say no.

 

[SouthCoastRetro]

Re:

There is that..! And to top it off the shop up the road has reduced the bike by a further 5%!! Ah man, I've been far too hasty putting a deposit down haven't i? They're hardly going to drop it further are they?

 

[02gf74]

£639 at hargroves cycles.

 

[sparkiegaz]

If you can get bike cheaper else ware tell them , ask them to match the price why should you pay more for same item I'm sure they wouldn't,,,I'd ask for my deposit and go to other shop.

 

[SouthCoastRetro]

£639 at hargroves cycles.

Yep, have messaged them about this, I've asked them to change a couple of bits on the bike in lieu of the price change (V8's and a Hope bolt seat clamp). If this doesn't work I will ask for my deposit back and end up buying online (Hargroves don't have my size).

Can't see there being a problem it's a nice little LBS and that's why I wanted to buy there to give them my support as opposed to adding to the CRC empire.

 

[SouthCoastRetro]

Re:

So spoke to them earlier and no dice so I've retrieved my deposit. They really couldn't have been more rude and un-accommodating so I'm looking online. This is quite good though as I've seen Winstanleys have the LTD 29 with 25% off which brings it to the same price as an Acid! And it's better specced coming with Rebas fitted!
Now to sort out about getting one of those...

 

[stevet1]

how do you "retrieve a deposit" - surely the reason for putting a deposit down is so the shop doesn't lose a sale if you change your mind?