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| - Given my stature, it's really hard for me to find a decent bicycle. I have to ride a 20-inch wheel bike, a kid's size, and most children bicycles look -- well, childlike. It's the reason why before last month, I was still riding the same plain, green free spirit bicycle that I've had since I was 10. Having a heavy, 1 speed bike is not easy to get around the city in -- especially on hills. My department store bicycle was also falling apart. It was time for me to invest in a new one. I was on a mission to find a bicycle that would fit me and not look too childlike.
I walked into Curbside Cycle and was greeted by Ally, one of the Sales Reps. Looking around, I didn't see many options for me. I told Ally what I was looking for in a bicycle -- a light, cruiser or cruiser-like style fit for me with gear options. Ally pulled information for me on the Lil' Dutchi, a children's bicycle that the store was getting that is the smaller version of the adult-sized Linus Dutchi. She told me that the Dutchi was a good commuter bicycle. It doesn't have a heavy frame and it would allow me to sit in an upright position, making a more comfortable ride. I loved the look of the bicycle and it matched my requirement of not looking child-like. Ally gave me a good estimate of the total cost of the bicycle with upgrades and a time estimate to when the store would the getting the bikes.
After a few weeks, I called the store to check if the bikes were in and Ally, who remembered me, told me that they were in. I went to the shop and Aaron showed me the bicycle. He let me take it for a test ride behind the store and expressed concern in the fit of the bicycle for me. I told him it would take a little adjusting, but it would be fine.
Now it was time to talk about upgrades. We went back into the store and talked to the mechanics who went through what they would have to do in order to upgrade the bike to have 3 speeds. There was concern in whether or not it could be done, but one of the mechanics, Rama, measured the 3-speed hub on a Dutchi and was certain that he would be able to make it work.
All of the upgrades were going to be costly and including labour, the bike would cost more than an adult Linus 3-speed Dutchi. Without me having to ask, Aaron worked on getting me a deal and it was agreed upon that I would just pay for the bicycle and the price of parts (no labour), making cost of the bicycle with upgrades less than the adult Dutchi.
The mechanics finished the upgrades in less time than estimated and Rama called me as soon as it was done.
In my experience at Curbside Cycle, I never felt pressured to buy anything and everyone seemed genuine in wanting to make this bicycle happen for me, which I greatly appreciated. The staff is very knowledgeable in what they do. I will definitely be back for anything this bike requires, and I will be recommending this store to any cyclist that will listen.
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