Bike parts vending machine from Trek
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How would you like to see one of these out on the road in front of bike shops and stores?
Apparently this is a concept being tested by Trek in their own backyard of Madison, Wisconsin. The kiosk is actually operated by Machinery Row bike shop and is meant to serve customers after hours on a popular bike path. Stocked with handy spare parts like tubes, patches, and CO2 catridges (why not a free air pump instead? better for the environment), the machine also dispenses energy bars and cold drinks.
But beyond simply vending quick repair and re-energy supplies the Trek Stop Cycling Convenience Center also sports an integrated work stand and push button videos to walk riders through minor repair jobs. Maybe they could add www.roadbikerides.com to a computer screen to show riders were the best bike rides are in the area.
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August 8th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
[...] is testing out a vending machine for bike parts on a popular bike path in the exceptionally bike friendly Madison, Wisconsin. It is stocked with [...]
August 8th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Next thing you know we’ll have a walk up commuter bicycle rental stands!?!?!?
Hey, what a novel concept.
Ride On!
-Super Dave
August 8th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Well I laughed at the iPod vending machine and its credit card only slot. I guess it was only a matter of time. So who is going to get inon the late night info-mercial that gives you a stake in owning one of these bad boys?