A majority of bike shop are owned and staffed by knowledgeable and honest people, but have you ever walked into a bike shop and felt that you were being steered towards a particular bike or size that didn’t seem to fit right? Were you told that a certain model was not available in another color? If you have run into this before at a bike shop, the best option is to either walk out or find another sales person, but what do you do if that shop is the only one in town that is an authorized dealer for the brand of bike that you want? Another option is to arm yourself with knowledge, and Felt Bicycles is helping you do that – at least for its brand.
Felt Bicycles has announced the release of a mobile version of its website, which is specially designed and optimized to run on mobile handsets and tablets including the Apple iPhone, iPad, Android and many other mobile platforms. The mobile website (WAP) allows you to have the ability to view a range of Felt products, including bicycles, frames, parts and clothing. Along with just viewing the products, you can also see specifications; switch between color options; zoom in or out; swipe through product families; and even make some purchases using Felt’s online store. Typically bikes can not be purchased online due to dealer agreements, but you an use the mobile website to locate a Felt dealer using a mobile-specific Dealer Search function.
“A mobile version of our site is something we had discussed early in our 2012 planning. At the time, even our internal habits were a clear indicator of the shift to mobile online usage and interaction,” said Doug Martin, Felt’s Marketing Director in a statement. “Especially in cycling, which is such a technology-driven activity and demographic, having the ability to view, find and engage with our products and brand while on the move is something we believe our customers will find both useful and enjoying.”
If a new bike is in your future, grab you mobile device, log on to Felt’s new mobile website and get a feel of what they have to offer.