nobody wants to sell me a bike

[finallygotabike]

Been trying to buy a new 29'er for some time now but nobody is interested in selling me one, just not returning calls/queries anymore.

 

1. In July I started by going to a LBS in Sandton as they cover a specific US brand. They gave me good pricing on a build but did not have any frames in stock but would promptly contact me in 6 weeks time when the frames arrive. 6 weeks came and still no word.....

 

2. In Nov I was in Cape Town and thought let me pop into a certain LBS In Greenpoint re a lefty. They had to look around to try and find a frame but would get back to me a few days later on availability & pricing ( i wanted to change some components). Few days later I get call to say they found a frame, when I asked about pricing they said "sure, we will send it to you". Still waiting.....

 

3. Went to another dealer in Northgate a few weeks ago to enquire about same Lefty, still waiting on feedback.....

 

4. At the same time I also tried the opening of a new LBS in Fourways, again still waiting....

 

5. Last week I went to a LBS In Linden, same story same result.......still waiting

 

6. Today I went back to shop no1 to enquire about the carbon models ( they did not remember from the last time), they selling the frame for same price as a complete bike in the US........

 

So, in conclusion is it just me having bad luck or should I start to look at overseas markets and bring a bike in myself? (anyone done this via a courier?)

[gummibear]

29ers are on their way out......2014 is the year of the 27.5.....

 

[Jewbacca]

You're talking to the wrong people!

 

That does suck though. Im sorry. If you've checked sizing and spec just order it and be done with it. Nothing wrong with that.

[divernick]

Are shops making too much money these days? WTF is with this bad service?

 

call Tool-Up Cycles on 012 661 1661 and let them hook you up with an awesome Rocky Mountain.

[flat29]

what brand you looking for? give us the models

Edited December 2, 2013 by flat29

[flat29]

There is this guy in Plett that can get you ANYTHING....just EFT the deposit first to his bank in JHB

 

hahaha. Does not look like this okie wants to buy a bike, no reply here

[Madlight]

There is this guy in Plett that can get you ANYTHING....just EFT the deposit first to his bank in JHB

[finallygotabike]

Been looking at Yeti, Cannondale, Spez.....

[Wayne Potgieter]

You still looking?

[DIPSLICK]

I KNOW THE FEELING BEEN LOOKING FOR A GREEN NINER LARGE FOR MONTHS :blush:

[Wayne Potgieter]

If its a spez you are after...you gotta go see the sheriff.

 

Ping WYATT EARP on the Hub...

 

I only buy red bikes from him.

[Wayne Potgieter]

I KNOW THE FEELING BEEN LOOKING FOR A GREEN NINER LARGE FOR MONTHS :blush:

That bike actually doesnt exist.

[flat29]

ask wyatt as sir wayne said

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum/user/4100-wyatt-earp/

[scotty]

Try that Summit Cycle's oke in Midrand. He deals in Specialized.

 

Edit Slow with post, happens when you don't refresh

Edited December 2, 2013 by scotty

[eddy]

Try that Summit Cycle's oke in Midrand. He deals in Specialized.

 

 

 

Nah,

 

Rather try this :

 

If its a spez you are after...you gotta go see the sheriff.

 

Ping WYATT EARP on the Hub...

 

 

[Mokgaga'a mmakubela!]

change your name to finally[NOT]gotabike