Coming to a trailhead near you: Self service bike parts
We wrote about ByeKyle’s Simple Strap product a several weeks ago and noted how simple and versatile it is (even the name is “simple”). Now ByeKyle is simplifying the entire sales process and innovating again, this time with a “Store on Tour.”
Built from a key rack salvaged from an old theater, the “store” will hold 26 Simple Straps and the whole thing will operate on the honor system. Even the pricing is simple – just 5 bucks each (no need to dig for change). Here’s the store tour schedule:
6/20–Cowbell Challenge (Kenda Cup EAST) – Davidson NC
7/12–Walnut Creek Chimney Chase – Charlottesville VA
8/16–18 Hours on the Farm, Maidens VA
9/6—Shenandoah Mtn. 100, Stokesville VA
For more tour dates go to www.ByeKyle.com
I’d love to see this concept extended with small, emergency type parts like tubes, power links, energy bars, etc. We really hope the honor system idea pans out, this could be a really good model…
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Tags: byekyle, simple strap
June 17th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Wow, the honor system during a recession. I hate to be cynical but it’s like the honor candy bar charity display….no candy bars left and hardly any donations with peer pressure and your own morals as the only barrier. I know most of us are above that kind of behavior…but it only takes a few bad eggs to kill this approach. I wish them luck. My fear is that it comes to Cali and all of the items are stolen and show up on Craigslist.