[Closed] Transition Scout dealers/demos in the South East?

My understanding is that Transition dealers buy their test bikes rather than having a roaming test fleet like some brands. This seems to be making test rides difficult. Given how many bikes are out there, Transition might soon drop off the short list.

I can see this place near the Forest of Dean does them - I may have to take a trip over there :

http://www.deanforestcycles.co.uk/transitionbikes.html

Nowhere near you OP, but if you fancy a trip to mid-Wales we have a large Scout carbon and a medium alloy Scout set up as demo bikes which you'd be welcome to try here, or at one of the south/mid-Wales trail centres: FOD, Afan, Cwmcarn, BPW, Nant-yr-Arian...

Thanks drovercycles. A trip to Wales might be in order then. A large sized carbon would be perfect.

http://www.stanleybridge.co.uk/

Dan and Dave down at [url= http://www.ddcycles.co.uk/ ]D&D Cycles[/url] in Barnham nr Chichester, should be able to help you out. Very friendly and helpful guys.

The only Transition dealer in surrey closed a few weeks back (Tamed Earth in Haselmere) Rumour has it that cycleworks are considering becoming a dealer, but that's just talk at this stage. +1 for Drovercycles!

Funny there are no local dealers yet they're the main sponsor of the Southern Enduro Series!?

that red carbon scout is a friggin beauty tho!! but too pricey for me.

The Bicycle Service in Kingston have a full range of demo bikes. Good guys too:

http://thebicycleservice.co.uk

Hi tealieth, we are in Kingston and have various Transition demo bikes including the Scout Carbon Please give me a call or email matt@thebicycleservice.co.uk
0208 549 6069
www.thebicycleservice.co.uk

Thanks everyone, some good options there. Will make some phone calls later today to the various options.

The carbon in the reddish-orange does indeed look lovely. The playfulness of it from the various reviews is what I'm interested in finding out.

Probably worth demoing the ally version too unless you're desperate to spend an extra grand or whatever.

I've always stayed clear of Carbon in the past ehrob, but I could be tempted this time around. Nearly 1 1/2 pounds lighter and it just looks so damned nice. Agreed, I could save some money, lighten it up in other ways (wheels?) but ultimately have the same ride anyway, albeit heavier on the climbs.

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Dan and Dave down at D&D Cycles in Barnham nr Chichester, should be able to help you out. Very friendly and helpful guys.