2010 SPRING BIKE DEMO May 8th

[dlyczak]

I'm super pumped for demo days as i've been going back and forth between what kind of bike to buy but didn't want to buy a new one with out trying a few out. I do have a few questions that I can't seem to find the answers to on the site. Please help so I know what to expect.

The email I had received says 9-5 but the post says 10-5? Which is it? Also, how do they know what kind of bike we want to ride besides a "mountain bike"? Looking to try out a 29er and don't want to wait an hour before riding. Also how many miles are you able to ride? Are we able to ride the entire blue or yellow loop or just a mile or two of one of them? Can we ride more than one bike to compare different brands and styles (29er vs hardtail)?

Thank You

[96m2comp]

Wolverine,

I don't remember taking anything with me last year. They have a list with all your info, you give them your license, and they give you a "Demo Pass" that is used to take bikes out.

DLY,

Most manufactures will hae both mtb and road bikes. Last year Specialized had all (or most) of the S-Works bikes there. Stumpy FSR & Hardtail, Epic, MAYBE a 29"er. I am sure they will have some this year, as well as the other companies.

As for the wait, it all depends on how busy they are, and what size bike you need.

The "E-mail you received", was that after you pre-registered? I haven't gotten anything after I registered.

Chris

[mihalko1]

Are we able to ride the entire blue or yellow loop or just a mile or two of one of them? Can we ride more than one bike to compare different brands and styles (29er vs hardtail)?

Thank You

There will be a designated demo loop to keep turn-over of bikes moving and to avoid long waits.

[J.knight]

I'm super pumped for demo days as i've been going back and forth between what kind of bike to buy but didn't want to buy a new one with out trying a few out. I do have a few questions that I can't seem to find the answers to on the site. Please help so I know what to expect.

The email I had received says 9-5 but the post says 10-5? Which is it? Also, how do they know what kind of bike we want to ride besides a "mountain bike"? Looking to try out a 29er and don't want to wait an hour before riding. Also how many miles are you able to ride? Are we able to ride the entire blue or yellow loop or just a mile or two of one of them? Can we ride more than one bike to compare different brands and styles (29er vs hardtail)?

Thank You

As mentioned earlier, you will be riding the demo loop which is about 2 miles long on the trails. The big trucks will be there with probably over 1000 bikes. it is very unlikley that you wont be able to find a bike with the frame you want to try. You can ride as many bikes as you want between 10 and 5.

[toolman605]

What about pedals and shoes? Do all the bikes have platforms on them?

I want to try both road and mountain bikes - does that mean I should bring 2 prs of shoes and pedals?

and what about clothes? I don't want to show up all - matchy-matchy in my road bike kit and have all of you laugh at me....

[J.knight]

Come check out the Look Quartz pedals. I will have a size run of shoes there with the cleats already attached.

[Di_bear]

Any information about the Trail's Edge overnight camping on Saturday?

[fattyclark]

What parking lot is it again?

[Di_bear]

What parking lot is it again?

http://www.mmba.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=95333#p629127

[Di_bear]

Light & Motion demo info:

http://www.mmba.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=97224&p=648080#p648080

[J.knight]

Any information about the Trail's Edge overnight camping on Saturday?

Sorry this isn't going to happen this year.

[fattyclark]

What parking lot is it again?

http://www.mmba.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=95333#p629127

Still can't find the answer to my questions and I looked through all of that before I posted my question Di

[c0nsumer]

Any information about the Trail's Edge overnight camping on Saturday?

Sorry this isn't going to happen this year.

Then why is it on the flyer?

[rm26x]

I am looking forward to this. I was at Cycle Fit tonight when the GT truck/trailer arrived at their shop. The guy was cool and let us check out the bikes. Hooked us up with some shirts as well.

[Di_bear]

What parking lot is it again?

http://www.mmba.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=95333#p629127

Still can't find the answer to my questions and I looked through all of that before I posted my question Di

Registration is now open. Click Here to visit the new outdoorathlete.com website. The event is free, but if you pre-register it will save you and us time and get you onto the bikes asap.

Update: A Lights & Motion sponsored Night Ride/Demo will be held at Island Lake Recreation Area on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Meet in the Dodge Parking Lot (the same lot as the Demo on Saturday). The event will raise money for Michigan Youth Cycling. There will be many Light & Motion Lights available to test for a dollar donation to Michigan Youth Cycling. Contact Jeff Buerman at theqsportsgroup@gmail.com or 734-564-7395 for more information.