Where buy a bike: online or in store?

Buying a new bike is an important moment for every cyclist. If you have a passion for cycling in your veins, it's likely that you've felt it too.

This is not just about buying an object, but about choosing an adventure companion to enjoy moments of relaxation, adrenaline, fatigue and satisfaction.

Is it better to buy a bike online or instore? The answer to this question is... it depends! In both cases, there are pros and cons, so it's worth finding out what they are before you buy.

The advantages of buying bikes instore

We always use our smartphones, we send messages to our friends rather than meeting them and we use social networks at least once a day. This technology, which brings us closer to people, actually takes us away from human relationships and it is clear that even the time to buy a bike can become an opportunity to look into the eyes of the shop owner and chat with someone who has the same passion as you.

If you go directly to the shop you will also have the opportunity to touch with your own hands what will become your bike and maybe get on the saddle. You can evaluate the materials, feel the weight and the sensations that it gives to you.

Once you're in the shop, you can easily see if the bike needs a few small changes, so that it fits perfectly into the use for which it is intended. For example, you can have specific wheels assembled in the bike workshop itself, have a high-performance dynamo hub like the Son hub installed or simply change the pedals.

In case of doubt, you can get advice from the dealer and rely on his experience. At Mognetti Bike, for example, we are cyclists like you and we love to test the products of the shop directly on the road. In this way, we can get a much more precise idea of the strengths and weaknesses of each component.

One last advantage of buying bikes in the shop? You can be inspired by what you see on display and we guarantee it: your desire to test the saddle of your bike will only increase!

A negative aspect of buying the bike in the shop is the need to move from home and sometimes do a lot of miles to get to your destination. So you need to get well organized and plan to spend a lot more time than buying online.

Why you should choose to buy bikes online?

Cyclists who feel comfortable with technology can also consider buying their bikes online, whether from a computer or smartphone. Bicycle websites and e-commerce are a goldmine of information and there you'll find all the data you need: bike features, components, prices and all the details about shipping.

While you're sitting comfortably on your couch, you can browse the website, evaluate offers and read the opinions of other customers who have purchased before you.

Who said that buying bikes online has no direct contact with the shop owner? Just pick up the phone and make a call to compare yourself with the seller and ask for all the information that you have not found online or that is unclear to you. Think that we have excellent relationships with customers who buy from all over Italy and even from abroad, so the distance is not a problem at all!

If the shops in your area do not have the bike you are looking for, you can get around the obstacle by buying it online. If you want to be fully satisfied, sometimes it is better to pay for the shipping, rather than settle for a bike that was not as you wanted. Depending on the amount of your purchase, shipping costs may also be included and in this case, all you have to do is wait for the courier.

Every bicycle e-commerce also includes the possibility of return, so if the bike you received is not as you expected, you can exercise your right of withdrawal and have your money back. Always inform yourself about return policies before you make the purchase, so as to avoid surprises.

Buy bike online or instore?

If you are still undecided between the two alternatives, you should know that you do not have to choose between buying bike online or instore. To buy the bike that will accompany you on your adventures, you can also choose both!

It is not uncommon for cyclists to evaluate the purchase on e-commerce before and only after they have the clearest ideas, they go to the store for the final decision. This solution allows you to get the advantages of both ways of buying and especially to take home the bike you really want.

Choosing a city bike, a sports bike for dirt tracks or a modern e-bike is easier when you have in front of you the many alternatives offered by online and offline shops.

The solution of using first the e-commerce and then the physical store is only possible if you are nearby the exhibition space. If you are hundreds of miles from the store, it would be better to opt only for online shopping, which will save you time and money.

Cyclists who are not yet convinced whether to buy online or by presence, can also let themselves be guided by the available selection. The website can also be used to evaluate whether to buy bike accessories online, as well as clothing for cyclists or spare parts.

For example, if you need mtb accessories online in addition to your bike, you can simply search the e-commerce and buy them there without having to travel for miles. You can use the time saved to plan your next outing by bike, perhaps right on the back of your new purchase.