Pants Boy Posted January 12, 2012 Share I've been doing a little light reading on overseas forums, and the perception there is that, when you buy a new bike, you don't really look at the price of the bike, but at the added extras - like free fitting and maintenance for a year etc. Is this also common practice in SA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted January 12, 2012 Share I've been doing a little light reading on overseas forums, and the perception there is that, when you buy a new bike, you don't really look at the price of the bike, but at the added extras - like free fitting and maintenance for a year etc. Is this also common practice in SA?Free fitting should be standard on all new bikes but I know some bike shops who are just looking at turnover don't have the ability or the desire to offer this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted January 12, 2012 Share A better way of saying it is. Choose a bike shop rather than a bike. Even better, choose a specific person in a bike shop. Go on the recommendation of experienced cyclists. New bikes from major brands are highly competitive. You are not going to get much of a better deal by sitting and analysing what components are on the bike. btw - if its a mountain bike - make sure you get one extra - tubeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmac Posted January 12, 2012 Share Actually I prefer complete transparency. Give me the lowest price for the bike and basic setup and then if I want "extras" I will pay for them. I am happy to shop around for tubeless, pro-setup etc. Also when I buy a bike I want everything that came in the box. Don't hide the shock pump etc then try to sell me one. As said before - find the right bike shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Boy Posted January 13, 2012 Share That's what I'm thinking as well. I'd much rather support a decent shop than look for a cheaper price. I actually had a chat to a shop yesterday, and the guy told me that they will look at offering something like maintenance / tune-ups for a period (maybe 6 months or a year) - he agrees with me that it is rare for someone to go to a TRUSTED shop for maintenance and NOT spend any other money there. His thinking is that he will get you into HIS shop more often if he 'forces' you to go to him for maintenance. Any other shops that does that? (Sorry guy asked me not to mention his shop name until he comes back with a'firm' deal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted January 13, 2012 Share Cylclelab do something similar and offer cycle maintenance on all new bikes sold, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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