Re: Is $1,200 USD a fair price for a customized Electra Amsterdam Royal 8?

Ryan Cousineau wrote:
In article <CtednbImLLyrPlXanZ2dnUVZ_rWtnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Jay" <jbollyn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Welcome to the latest installment of 'Jay's all-weather Chicago commuter bike'. Here is the quote I have received from Rapid Transit Cycleshop. Is this a fair price? I don't think I am getting much credit for the stock parts I am rejecting (in favor of my spec'ed parts).

I want to use the same pedals as I am currently using on my folder, so I can wear the same bike shoes, whichever bike I decide to ride that day.

Is that Brooks saddle price a bit high?

I think I want to go wider tire in back, narrower tire in front, because of the weight distribution.

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Amsterdam Royal 8 -- $850

Shimano M520 clipless pedals (comes with cleats) -- $55
Brooks B17 Black Champion Flyer w/steel rails and copper rivets -- $145
Pletscher 2 leg kickstand (silver or black?) -- $56.88
Ergon GP1 grips Men's large -- $42
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700 x 35? 37? -- 2 x $45.87 = $91.74

Subtotal -- $1240.62
25% discount off swapped items (pedals, saddle, kickstand, grips and tires)
Subtotal after discount -- $1142.97
Tax -- $102.87
Total -- $1245.84

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Thanks for any info - J.

Well, they're throwing in the labor of swapping pedals, seat, kickstand, grips, and tires for free. That ought to figure into your equation.

The 25% discount is probably a reasonable maximum, considering how much they will get for the OEM take-off parts.

I tend not to give most LBSen much stick for their pricing. If you are concerned about the cost, well, more pricing information about the Brooks B17 Champion Flyer can be found on the Web. It's more than Harris charges, for example, but they stock and specialize in those saddles.

I guess what I'm saying is that they're not egregiously ripping you off. Only you can decide if what they're offering is worth the price.

Agreed. I seriously doubt that Rapid Transit is gouging Jay.

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