Online Bike Shops - discussions and recommendations

[Cornerz]

Less than 24 hours from "adding to basket" and my order is in my hands!

 

Good work www.cwcycles.co.za!

[Lamber]

Made my first online purchase (cycling related, buy tech stuff online all the time). Buycycle had a special on bib shorts and since my LBS (whom I usually support) has limited variety of clothing- I decided to give it a try:

 

Ordered on Sunday 16 February, got a email notification that the order was placed.

 

On Wednesday 19 February a lady e-mailed me to inform me that they did not have one (i ordered two) bib in stock. I said no problem and chose another colour bib.

 

On Friday 21 February I recieved a tracking number. RAM was used as courier.

 

On Tuesday 25 February the package was delived to my door. The bibs were correct sizes and I am happy with my purchase.

 

I'm just a bit worried for their part- 7 woking days (9 in total) to deliver a small order? From what I've heard CWC sometimes deliver the next day...

 

Will definitely give them a try next time round.

[TAAHIRWP]

I cannot find the SA thread so....

 

Has anyone used www.cyclefunatic.co.za before?

[Super Sywurm]

OBike Edited March 13, 2014 by Super Sywurm

[El Scorcho]

Used Cycles Online and EasyBike this week - good prices, quick delivery.

 

Will use both again.

[CrazyGoose]

http://www.pinned.co.za

[Bicyclegear]

Have a look at bicyclegear.co.za for some really top end cycle products.

[TAAHIRWP]

www.mxalliance.co.za

 

Anyone used them before?

[Headshot]

Performancebikes.co.za - in PE - anyone tried them?

 

Just placed an order - to pay via eft. Still waiting for bank details to pay them. No details on site and have to be requested. Mmmm.

Edited June 9, 2014 by Headshot

[Velouria]

Another overseas retailer worth looking at is Sigma Sport in the UK:

 

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/

 

great selection, and some very decent specials.

[johanpre44]

Used about 4 over the last few years, but to date the best service from Easybike and CWC(Online).

[TAAHIRWP]

I used shreddtech.

 

Beside a bit of communication concerns, they are legit and good to go! Delivery and the quality of the product was awesome.

 

Oh, they specialise in All mountain apparel.

 

Local boys - I think the website goes like this.

 

www.shreddtech.co.za

Edited November 6, 2014 by TAAHIRWP

[2wheelsgood]

Can anyone tell me if "standard delivery" from chain reaction means post or courier?

[Fisan]

Can anyone tell me if "standard delivery" from chain reaction means post or courier?

 

Post. Thus 50/50 percent chance of not receiving goods. Luckily though, CRC will resend a parcel if claimed lost after 8 weeks or so.

[Flyer007]

www.bikeinn.com - very good experience with them

Any other recommendations for bikeinn.com would be appreciated.

[wendfan]

Used diveinn (part of group) couple of years back and no problems. Their postage was bit pricey but they used DHL