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Old 12-08-08, 07:30 AM   #4
lukemillar
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Default Re: Bike magazines long term test bikes?

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Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf View Post
they go back tot he manufacturers don't they? the brands keep a stock of bikes to lend to journalists. dunno about the bling, i assume they just take it off and flog it before returning the bikes, pretty sure they add the accessories they want out of their own pocket
Really? They spend loads! I'm pretty sure journo's aren't THAT well paid to be able to blow 1000+ on a full exhaust system + dyno time for a bike they are going to have to give back in a year.....

I know the manufacturers get them back, but what do they do with them?
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