Top MTB service shops in Cape Town

[JaneDoe]

Hi,

 

I'm visiting from New Zealand and after doing SanI2c thought I'd do well getting my bike serviced. I took it to a well-known chain in Westlake and was very disappointed. The gears needed to be reset after the service, the socks were sagging, although the mechanic claimed he didn't touch them and the brakes may as well have not existed, because he 'cleaned' them with what seemed to be an oil-based solution. He tried to make these issues my problem by telling me 1. I shouldn't ride with my xtr shadow clutch on and 2. I should 'warm up' my brakes, which would dissolve the oil. What a crock. When i get a major service i expect the mechanic to know about the technology and to be able to ride the bike, not re-service it myself.

 

brakes i can clean myself (what is the crap hr would have put on them anyway?) and the shifting is sorted, but my shocks (29er Fox Floats) are still sagging and i have another race this weekend.

 

Can anyone suggest a good shop around Cape Town (I'm in Kalk Bay, but don't mind a small travel for a fantastic service) who wouldn't disappoint me and would be able to service Fox?

 

Thanks!

[Iwan Kemp]

Morning and welcome.

 

In town CBD you can go to Revolution Cycles or, if you don't mind the extra travel, you can go to my ever-favorite Cycle Factory in Montague Gardens. (Do not go to that same well-known chain in Cape Town!)

 

Fox agents are in CT as well, but you will have to work through a shop.

Edited June 12, 2013 by The Crow

[(Deon)]

Hi,

 

I'm visiting from New Zealand and after doing SanI2c thought I'd do well getting my bike serviced. I took it to a well-known chain in Westlake and was very disappointed. The gears needed to be reset after the service, the socks were sagging, although the mechanic claimed he didn't touch them and the brakes may as well have not existed, because he 'cleaned' them with what seemed to be an oil-based solution. He tried to make these issues my problem by telling me 1. I shouldn't ride with my xtr shadow clutch on and 2. I should 'warm up' my brakes, which would dissolve the oil. What a crock. When i get a major service i expect the mechanic to know about the technology and to be able to ride the bike, not re-service it myself.

 

brakes i can clean myself (what is the crap hr would have put on them anyway?) and the shifting is sorted, but my shocks (29er Fox Floats) are still sagging and i have another race this weekend.

 

Can anyone suggest a good shop around Cape Town (I'm in Kalk Bay, but don't mind a small travel for a fantastic service) who wouldn't disappoint me and would be able to service Fox?

 

Thanks!

 

Take your fork to Stoke Suspension Works in Woodstock.. (or Cycle Factory, I am prepared to travel for good service )good luck with the event..

 

http://www.stokesusp...com/contact-us/

Edited June 12, 2013 by Pain or shine

[Top Fuel]

Marc at Crown Cycles ph:0216716382 Near Claremont. If you phone him first tell him what you need and he will help you 100%. I never have to take my bike back to him for "stuff he missed" He is a great guy.

[splat]

+1 for Marc @ Crown Cycles

 

I would also recommend Kevin @ BMC in Salt River

http://www.bicyclerepairs.co.za/?page_id=30

 

(they have a collect and deliver option)

[Tubehunter]

Another plus on Marc. He knows his craft!

[Warren_G]

But Marc isn't the guy servicing your bike, don't get me wrong he's a great guy, find myself only leaving the shop after an hour because Marc and I are having a fat chat (having just gone in to buy something small) but at end of the day the mechanic servicing your bike needs to know what he's doing and a few times bikes have come back with gearing that needs adjusting and not a great clean and lube job done.

 

IMHO Crown Cycles just down the road do a great job, small dedicated shop and mechanic knows what he's doing.

[Tubehunter]

But Marc isn't the guy servicing your bike, don't get me wrong he's a great guy, find myself only leaving the shop after an hour because Marc and I are having a fat chat (having just gone in to buy something small) but at end of the day the mechanic servicing your bike needs to know what he's doing and a few times bikes have come back with gearing that needs adjusting and not a great clean and lube job done.

 

IMHO Crown Cycles just down the road do a great job, small dedicated shop and mechanic knows what he's doing.

 

Huh??? Marc is the mech at CROWN CYCLES! He DOES the work.

 

Are you maybe thinking of another Marc perhaps??

[Hairy]

If you are in a stick and need the fork done well and fast ... then Stoke suspension and Shane at Bowmans Cycles can sort you out and sort you out well!

[Red Zone]

Try Trail and Tar in Tokai Road, just below the Forest, always been happy. Were voted best bike shop in the country last year

[Iwan Kemp]

Take your fork to Stoke Suspension Works in Woodstock..

http://www.stokesusp...com/contact-us/

 

The correct answer!

[cadenceblur]

Huh??? Marc is the mech at CROWN CYCLES! He DOES the work.

 

Are you maybe thinking of another Marc perhaps??

that's what I was thinking as well

[Capricorn]

There's also Action Cycling in Cape Town.

[Let's Ride]

Marc at Crown Cycles ph:0216716382 Near Claremont. If you phone him first tell him what you need and he will help you 100%. I never have to take my bike back to him for "stuff he missed" He is a great guy.

 

I second that.

[Let's Ride]

Crown Cycles. Best option and they won't beat around the bush.

[Redlight]

so just about everyone in Cape Town