andremtb1 Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 As far as I know J & J Cycles in Pretoria are the agents for Bianchi Andrew Armstrong 1
Spinnekop Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Importers of Bianchi are J&J.You can find details here: http://jjcycling.co.za/bianchi/ Andrew Armstrong 1
SwissVan Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Just back from overseas, first ride this morning. The legal process continues, I don't expect a quick resolution in the case of the fake bike. Hopefully this post serves as a lightning rod as I am sure CS isn't alone in this type of scam. Especially with accessories such as saddles, wheels, and components. Just like the software industry formed an industry body to combat piracy of software perhaps the cycling industry should do something similar. If not the honest LBS will face an uphill battle and be disinter-mediated by the internet and unscrupulous bike shops. Appreciate your actions and starting this topic. I was considering purchasing a new Cervelo from an online bike company, not because of price but because I just could not find one in my size anywhere in Switz. The online company had one in my size....After reading this thread and thinking about it I contacted Cervelo and they did not say they were fakes but just that they would not be covered by Cervelo warranty. I asked them about fakes and they said they had no idea where the frame sets came from but said I should exercise extreme caution..... Probably would not have thought much about it before reading about your ordeal. Chro Mo, GLuvsMtb and HeyYou 3
nathrix Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 There is still a whole lotta cheapskates out there that will keep them ticking over. Ja...and one day they will just hear "tick" and they will face plant into the tar and come crying on here. Daai wiel draai pappie Wyatt Earp 1
Maniax Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 You will recall in my note to self while overseas that I purchased a Bianchi from Cycle Science for my son (his first racing bike), in June 2011 and that I should check whether it is a fake too. I have attached two pictures, and note that there isn’t a number on the bottom bracket. As with Pinarello I have no idea who the agent is for Bianchi? Perhaps someone knows someone who can verify whether this is a fake bike or not? I plan to issue a civil and criminal summons this week and perhaps I should include this bike in the action if it is indeed a fake? In-flippen-sane. If I was you (and thank goodness I am not), I would take these guys to the cleaners. Selling fakes is bad enough (already warrenteeing the death penalty - metophorically speaking wrt their business), but to sell fakes knowing its for a kid? That warrents a moerse pakslae penalty (literally speaking)!My kid brother was about 14 whenhe got his first proper hardtail from a legit cycling shop in East London. On his first ride the front wheel came off on a gravel descent. He faceplanted and could wipe his nose with the skin from his forhead. My dad almost took the guy behind the counter for a few rounds! Take them out AA! Seriously Mallie and GoLefty!! 2
Guest EdEdEd Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014  I plan to issue a civil and criminal summons this week and perhaps I should include this bike in the action if it is indeed a fake? They put your son's life at risk... Mop the flippen sun with their butt whiskers!!!
Andrew Armstrong Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 The Bianchi is genuine, the serial number is on the inside of the rear stay, so for every dark cloud... GoLefty!!, ChUkKy, Maniax and 2 others 5
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 The Bianchi is genuine, the serial number is on the inside of the rear stay, so for every dark cloud... There's a thankful farmer? Maniax and r0adrunner 2
DIPSLICK Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 There's a thankful farmer?unless its a hail storm Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Maniax Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 (edited)  unless its a hail storm  Those are green clouds.... ???? Edited April 22, 2014 by Maniax
Guest EdEdEd Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Those are green clouds.... It hails peas in cape town?
Maniax Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 (edited)  It hails peas in cape town? I lived in Graskop (mpumalanga) during my childhood, and when those clouds had a green glow about them, you knew the hail was coming. It was a good time to take shelter. Damn did those things hit hard! They easily got to the size of golf balls. Once or twice I saw them the size of tennis balls. Absolute carnage! Edited April 23, 2014 by Maniax
DIPSLICK Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 and is it still business as per usual????? biggest story on da hub and then ZIP/ZERO/FORKOL ChUkKy 1
Andrew Armstrong Posted April 29, 2014 Author Posted April 29, 2014 The legal wheels turn slowly, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
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