Makro Cannondale

[Ozzie NL]

So?

As a consumer, I can spend my money as I like. If it's cheaper online or somewhere else, why the **** would I buy the more expensive one?

Sounds like you're getting a bit worked up.

 

But to test the point: If I can find an unemployed guy with the right skill set to do your job at 50% of your salary, are you OK with being made redundant?

[Eldron]

Sounds like you're getting a bit worked up.

 

But to test the point: If I can find an unemployed guy with the right skill set to do your job at 50% of your salary, are you OK with being made redundant?

 

Ouch. That is personal, harsh and true!

[Tabula Rasa]

With the way they assemble bikes at Makro I wouldn't be surprised to find a Cannondale Righty.

[Shebeen]

Unfortunately that is the general consensus these days. Buy globally and then complain as our local economies go through the floor. By local I mean the LBS, the butcher, the greengrocer etc etc. Historically, by supporting local stores who in turn support other local stores etc, then we have community and local growth. By buying everything for the cheapest possible price from international businesses, we do the opposite.

 

Not saying you are wrong, just pointing out the inevitable decline of local retail and the centralisation of profit that results.

 

 

You can't compare an LBS wth a butcher as a business model. 

well not at least until we can buy our mince direct from the chinese mince factory online

[TheEd]

You can't compare an LBS wth a butcher as a business model. 

well not at least until we can buy our mince direct from the chinese mince factory online

 

I've seen bikes get butchered at LBS, so...

[marko35s]

You can't compare an LBS wth a butcher as a business model. 

well not at least until we can buy our mince direct from the chinese mince factory online

Just to be clear here - are you saying we don't import meat?

[NeverNotRolling]

 

We are here to answer and address all comments, concerns and queries around Cannondale Trail 5 & 7. 

 

Yes, the prices are correct! We will be selling the Trail 7 for R3999 and Trail 5 for R4499 (both 2016 models). 

 

Our distribution and merchandise teams believe that the Trail 7 should be in all Makro stores by Friday 21st September with the second drop of Trail 7 and Trail 5 stock coming into stores around the 5th October. Put your mind at ease and know that all the components are original and the bikes have not been de-specced in any way.

 

This is not a scam nor is it a Black Friday deal, Makro is here to ensure that you get more of what you want, at a better price. We have plenty of stock, but like all good things, they are not unlimited, (hint: we have more than 1 000 of these babies) and this is a store only deal. We will continue to communicate more information - this is exciting and our buyers have done a proper job on this one, so thanks for the interest. 

 

P.S We are offering assembly by professional bike personnel at no extra cost.

P.P.S I am not supposed to do this but I'm gonna give you a sneak peek into next week's deal, starting 21 September. (see attached photo)

 

 

Isn't there only a 27.5 size in the Trail 5 2016 model? Unless I'm missing something and it is in fact a 27.5 which isn't consistent with the flyer. Just a heads up 

 

Edit: Called Makro and they advised both models are 29". Mmmmm different year model maybe? 

Edited September 17, 2018 by SergioDomingos

[The Ouzo]

If that's your business model then you're dead (or dying).

 

"Wasted salesman's time"...? I get way more useful information about my target purchases from online sources than any salesman has ever given me.

So where do you believe the extra money to pay for that nice dealership/shop is going to come from if not from the customer's pocket ?

 

Salesman : well I dont totally disagree with you there, way to many sales people with no product knowledge.

But whilst you're busy with him asking questions you know he cant answer, he misses a customer or 3 that would have actually bought from the store rather than online.

 

you'll be surprised by how many people want to actually touch and dell and demo before buying online or somewhere else cheaper.

[kosmonooit]

Cannondale bikes can not be bought here on line anywhere as far as I know (besides these Macro specials) - even if you try buy one on-line in the US or elsewhere, they will not ship for export, they are not allowed by way of their dealer agreement.

 

I can't really say that is really a bad thing, but it does mean price control and not free market.

[Shebeen]

Just to be clear here - are you saying we don't import meat?

 

Of course we do, but I could turn that around and ask how many bicycles we make locally?

 

But i don't think the local butcher is worried about online shopping, his business has moved into a supermarket. butcher/greengrocer and LBS is apples and pears, can't believe we are even debating this point

[BigDL]

You can't compare an LBS wth a butcher as a business model.

well not at least until we can buy our mince direct from the chinese mince factory online

A local bike shop and a local butcher are both locally owned, specialised retailers and service providers. Both are under threat from large corporations and supermarket type stores, where the profit generated does not stay in the community in which the business is located.

[dasilvarsa]

Cannondale is owned by Dorel Sports which is part of a  Canadian Group named Dorel.

 

Dorel Sports, brands include Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Caloi, Roadmaster, Iron Horse and SUGOI.

 

Dorel is struggling to make consistent profits for it's shareholders since 2016.

 

Surely they would like to do business with other big International Retail Groups in order to improve their position ?

 

Bike Brands are not owned by cyclists they are owned by Shareholders.

Edited September 17, 2018 by dasilvarsa

[LeoKnight]

Such a shame the bikes are not yet available, imagine how cool it would be if someone did the K2C on one of these.  A picture of it going over the finish line will probably do wonders from a marketing perspective

[raptor]

Just been at Makro cape gate and they are busy building up a cannondale trail 7

Edited September 20, 2018 by raptor

[Shebeen]

Just been at Makro cape gate and they are busy building up a canondale trail 7

there's the TRICK!

[Mokgaga'a mmakubela!]

i saw 29er Cannodale bike @Makro Woodmead yesterday