Best LBS in CPT for MTB servicing??

[Raydek]

Was wondering if there was one LBS that may be better than another when it comes to servicing. Have heard rumors like X shop doesn't check certain items or uses incorrect lube, or Y shop trues rims better than X etc...

[Wayne Potgieter]

Which area?

[reteid]

it is a very subjective matter , but jaco at the bike shed has been my go to many a year and i am yet to be sisappointed.TBS .He is on contermanskloof farm.

[Raydek]

Which area?

 

Northern suburbs preferably, but don't mind southern should the service be really good.

 

The closets few to me would be either CWC Willowbridge, Cyclelab Tygervalley or City Cycles Canal Walk.

[Cippo]

Action Cycles in CBD always gets the nod on threads in the past.

[Oracle BoB]

Cycle Teknix in table view are very good, Zane is my go to guy for all bike needs.

[Marius]

Attitude Cycles in Brackenfell, they won me over after really sh#tty experience with CycleFunatics.

[rock]

what exactly needs to be 'fixed' on the bike? I don't like this idea of general servicing that people bike shops seem to think their bikes needs all the time....

Edited May 19, 2014 by rock

[ZeroPlay]

If you have hard-to-fix brake or shock problem, Epic Bike Shop (run by Lance) in Southern Suburbs is a good bet. Lance has knowledge, skills and experience that you won't find at a lot of other shops.

[Raydek]

it is a very subjective matter , but jaco at the bike shed has been my go to many a year and i am yet to be sisappointed.TBS .He is on contermanskloof farm.

 

Aah yes, pass them often on rides.

[Raydek]

what exactly needs to be 'fixed' on the bike? I don't like this idea of general servicing that people bike shops seem to think their bikes needs all the time....

 

Both rims need to be trued and tensioned properly and there is a weird 'click' somewhere around my bars when I hit bumps which I can't seem to pinpoint, so really just want a second set of eyes.

Edited May 19, 2014 by Raydek

[lukelockie]

Give Guy McKechnie a shout at Guy's Bicycle Shop

[Tienie]

I do not agree with you mate. Deon & his team @ Cyclefunatics are simply the best !

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Northern Suburbs - Jaco @ the Bike Shed.

Somerset West - William's Bike Shop (without a doubt)

Town - Action Cycles in Bree Street. Marco & Devon know their ****!

Southern Subs - Epic Bike Shop - Lance and his crew are fantastic, and he knows how to build a wheel properly

Southern Southern Subs - Trail and Tar.

 

Those would be my go to places, depending on where you are and where you're going to be.

 

No other places will do down here in the Cape.

[Raydek]

Northern Suburbs - Jaco @ the Bike Shed.

Somerset West - William's Bike Shop (without a doubt)

Town - Action Cycles in Bree Street. Marco & Devon know their ****!

Southern Subs - Epic Bike Shop - Lance and his crew are fantastic, and he knows how to build a wheel properly

Southern Southern Subs - Trail and Tar.

 

Those would be my go to places, depending on where you are and where you're going to be.

 

No other places will do down here in the Cape.

 

Thanks for the info

[Thomo]

It seems reasonably clear from posts that there is no such thing as a best LBS.

Most provide good service most of the time, but none are flawless and occassional hiccups will occur.

A good relationship with an LBS will however ensure that hiccups are sorted out quickly.

Edited May 19, 2014 by Thomo