Sani Cyclelab Ripoff

[mriguy]

Ya, but would you have read it?

[kandui]

I can only comment from CPT MTB stage races that they do not have bike washes on last day, Epic and W2W ride does not have or what I have noticed.

Epic had.

[Li Mu Bai]

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CYCLE LAB PRIVATE TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTRE

Service offffering for the 2012 Sani2C brought to you by BOE.

Dear Sani2C Rider,

Cycle Lab is pleased to offffer an indispensable service to all the

2012 Sani2C participants.

After a hard morning in the saddle, we will take care of your bike while you RELAX and RECOVER...

The Cycle Lab team will once again be at The Sani2C, providing you with:

their technical expertise in maintaining and repairing your bike should the need arise

the assurance that all you have to do is focus on getting from start to finish each day

the luxury of relaxing and recovering in the afternoons in preparation for the next exciting stage

the peace of mind, knowing that any mechanical issues that you may encounter will be given their undivided attention and your bike returned to you, repaired, cleaned and ready to ride!

The total cost of this service is R 950.00 per rider. Rider Maintenance Package Includes:

Valet & Lube service.

Minor Service Daily: Set gears, set brakes, true wheels, inspect headset, inspect BB, inspect hubs, inspect cable wear, inspect suspension, inspect pivots, inspect tyre wear, inspect tyre sealant.

Free cables if necessary.

Spares and Additional Repairs

Spares specific to your bike will be available as per your booking form

Should we use any spares during the “Sani2C brought to you by BOE” to repair your bike, such spares will be charged for in addition to the service package.

An active job card will be run during the race and parts use will be settled by credit card immediately after the repair has been done. Please note: NO CREDIT CARD -NO REPAIR (unless by prior arrangement with the Cycle Lab team)

We look forward to being of service to you and making your 2012 Sani2C brought to you by BOE an unforgettable experience!

To leave your bicycle in the capable hands of the Cycle Lab Private Technical Centre, please complete the attached booking form.

Once completed, please send your booking form (our banking details are included) together with proof of payment via email to Debbie at debbie.s@cyclelab.com or fax to 033 342 6007.

Sani2C brought to you by BOE - CYCLE LAB PRIVATE TECHNICAL SUPPORT

CENTRE

Booking form: Please complete this form (in block capitals) and in order to secure your booking and send it together with proof of payment via email to Debbie at debbie.s@cyclelab.com or by fax on 033 342 6007.

 

at least this is indispensible. Heaven knows what might happen if I attempt such a thing myself... oh wait, I am doing it all myself...

[mriguy]

at least this is indispensible. Heaven knows what might happen if I attempt such a thing myself... oh wait, I am doing it all myself...

Again, for the cheap seats, always done it myself before, but , having just done Ironman in 50kph winds, I thought I might spoil myself.

I'll try to leave some warm water

[AuctionLamb]

I can only comment from CPT MTB stage races that they do not have bike washes on last day, Epic and W2W ride does not have or what I have noticed.

 

OK...before it get's out of hand...read the last part of my sentence. B)

[gravelgrinder]

Dont worry man, there is a bike wash at the end! LAst year my bike was washed before I could even get my breath back, cant remember paying either, could be R50. Over the finish line and straight toward the tennis courts! Enjoy!!!!

[AuctionLamb]

So thread tite could read: "Cyclelab a bit annoying"; rather than "rip-off"?

 

Think the guy works for a newspaper...misleading headlines...then read the story it is not so bad.

[rock]

does no one clean their bike themselves anymore.......I saw cyclelab offering a special for unlimited bike washed until end Sept.......are we all pro's now?

 

I have a bike that has never seen the inside of a bike shop since the day I bought it 3 yrs ago and don't plan to ever, unless I need a wheel trued, but them i'm just taking in the wheel......man I have trust issues :-)

[mriguy]

Dont worry man, there is a bike wash at the end! LAst year my bike was washed before I could even get my breath back, cant remember paying either, could be R50. Over the finish line and straight toward the tennis courts! Enjoy!!!!

Thanks dude, that is good news. I confess it's not the bike wash so much that bothers me, it's the non-disclosure.

[mriguy]

does no one clean their bike themselves anymore.......I saw cyclelab offering a special for unlimited bike washed until end Sept.......are we all pro's now?

 

I have a bike that has never seen the inside of a bike shop since the day I bought it 3 yrs ago and don't plan to ever, unless I need a wheel trued, but them i'm just taking in the wheel......man I have trust issues :-)

I am the same way usually, but not a big fan of the queuing to wash your bike. And when I come in there is a queue

[mriguy]

Think the guy works for a newspaper...misleading headlines...then read the story it is not so bad.

Must confess to a bit of sensationalism! Mea Culpa.

[Kranswurm]

mmmm must be honest...after reading the ad, I also get the impression that the bike will be washed after the last day especially since they are charging 950 zars for the package. They don't say they will wash the bike, but they also don't they won't...grey grey grey.

 

Also considering you are using the transport service....eish

 

I don't....seems pretty clear to me.No wash or service after the event

[mriguy]

I don't....seems pretty clear to me.No wash or service after the event

And this sentence , in a three day event?

"the assurance that all you have to do is focus on getting from start to finish each day "

 

Should read "except day 3 when you're on your own"

Edited May 9, 2012 by mriguy

[Kranswurm]

And this sentence , in a three day event?

"the assurance that all you have to do is focus on getting from start to finish each day "

 

Should read "except day 3 when you're on your own"

 

Yeah and day one you are on your own from start to finish.Common sense should prevail....

[rouxtjie]

I don't....seems pretty clear to me.No wash or service after the event

Where do they spell it out wurm? Please show me....like I said, its grey...they don't say they will wash the bike, but they also don't they won't. If I had to read this ad, I would expect a wash afterwards

 

All I read is

 

"Minor Service Daily: Set gears, set brakes, true wheels, inspect headset, inspect BB, inspect hubs, inspect cable wear, inspect suspension, inspect pivots, inspect tyre wear, inspect tyre sealant"

 

Which days are they talking about mmmm?

[Kranswurm]

Where do they spell it out wurm? Please show me....like I said, its grey...they don't say they will wash the bike, but they also don't they won't. If I had to read this ad, I would expect a wash afterwards

 

All I read is

 

"Minor Service Daily: Set gears, set brakes, true wheels, inspect headset, inspect BB, inspect hubs, inspect cable wear, inspect suspension, inspect pivots, inspect tyre wear, inspect tyre sealant"

 

Which days are they talking about mmmm?

 

Do they service your bike at the end of the event..........?