Revolution Cycles now a Specialized Concept store

[Brett]

Shop looks great and I love the feel.

Well done to them for taking this huge step, all the best!

 

 

[NicoBoshoff]

Not mixed retailers, normal bike shops. Not these fancy stores full of lights and bikes and sky high prices. These concept stores remind me of some shops in the V and A waterfront, where there are 4 guys inside with suits, 2 items of clothing, and no customers. I have had the worst experience with the Somerset West concept store, twice. Went to the Revolution store to look at a Specific bike over the holiday period, the guys in there were no really helpfull, and they did not know the Spez product range. So why must I bother.

 

I will stick to the smaller shops, where I get great service and much better prices.

Not sure who you dealt with but SJ and his dad certainly know their products. They employed a bunch of new staff recently so that would be understandable.

 

Furthermore, they're no more expensive than any other Spez retailer. They sell at RRP and give discount.

[NicoBoshoff]

Oh and BTW, next time you freak out at what Revolution charges for the Spez bikes just be consistent. Also then lose the plot when seeing a specced out SC Nomad, Yeti, Pyga whatever.

 

Bikes are expensive. All of them.

 

Spez is still one of the few brands that gives you a top frame with rideable spec for under R30k.

 

But please, carry on resenting people for doing what they love and making money whilst doing what they (and you would) love.

[Johny Bravo]

Not sure who you dealt with but SJ and his dad certainly know their products. They employed a bunch of new staff recently so that would be understandable.

 

Furthermore, they're no more expensive than any other Spez retailer. They sell at RRP and give discount.

Yes they are. But lets leave it at that. You obviously have friends there or something. I will rather support my local shop in Paarl. 

[Johny Bravo]

Oh and BTW, next time you freak out at what Revolution charges for the Spez bikes just be consistent. Also then lose the plot when seeing a specced out SC Nomad, Yeti, Pyga whatever.

 

Bikes are expensive. All of them.

 

Spez is still one of the few brands that gives you a top frame with rideable spec for under R30k.

 

But please, carry on resenting people for doing what they love and making money whilst doing what they (and you would) love.

You are going waaay off topic here mate. This isnt a Spez vs the rest debate. Bikes are expensive for sure. Thats why most of us buy them where we get the best price. 

 

See you on the trails in Paarl.

[Gazzan]

Good people, good shop. Best of luck to them.

[nonky]

hijack: go drool over a yeti at thegearchange instead.

 

edit: will add something meaningful to the debate.

 

it is impressive that the sport has grown to the extent that shops like this can operate, clearly with big budgets, professional shop fitters etc, when I stareted mountain bicycling g my LBS was a little semi detached house in salt river painted turquoise....before the area became trendy.

 

 

so yes this place looks impressive, perhaps its the right environment for a 40something director to drop R80 to R120+ K on a carbon full suss 29er that he just has to have in order to ride off road.

 

suppose there'e a reason why they sell Aston Martins at the waterfront and Kia's in Paarden Eiland.

 

want to shoot the breeze with the mechanic pull into your LBS, want to get "wow'ed" by a lot of trademarked jargon and drop R100k, you know where to go

"suppose there'e a reason why they sell Aston Martins at the waterfront and Kia's in Paarden Eiland."

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There's an insight into marketing...

[CAAD4]

I'm glad there's no Cannondale Concept Store

My credit card will be black and blue

 

Hehehehee

 

I vote for Epic Cycles to start, but then they would have to move out those very cool Rocky Mountains...

[GLuvsMtb]

hijack: go drool over a yeti at thegearchange instead.

 

edit: will add something meaningful to the debate.

 

it is impressive that the sport has grown to the extent that shops like this can operate, clearly with big budgets, professional shop fitters etc, when I stareted mountain bicycling g my LBS was a little semi detached house in salt river painted turquoise....before the area became trendy.

 

 

so yes this place looks impressive, perhaps its the right environment for a 40something director to drop R80 to R120+ K on a carbon full suss 29er that he just has to have in order to ride off road.

 

suppose there'e a reason why they sell Aston Martins at the waterfront and Kia's in Paarden Eiland.

 

want to shoot the breeze with the mechanic pull into your LBS, want to get "wow'ed" by a lot of trademarked jargon and drop R100k, you know where to go

The cycling industry is slightly different. The guys coining it are the sole agents. Specialized broke convention by ditching the agency model and preferred a more direct presence. This is paying off now that what was seen as a somewhat weird and dangerous pastime now is mainstream. I predict that the other manufacturers will follow suite once their agency agreements come to an end. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the moms and pops bike shops from time to time, but they are a dying breed. Just like the corner grocer disappeared the moms and pops bike shops are in their way out.

[nathrix]

[scuzzy]

You migh complin about the price of their bikes, mind you , saw a Giant in Durbanville or R95k, so you get expensive bikes everywhere.

 

If you care to look at the clothing and gear, you might find that in the Spez store you get good quality at good prices, I am referring to gloves, helmets, shoes, bibs, etc.  Sure you will always find something cheaper and Sportsmans.

 

People bou more everyday stuff and service bikes more often than buys new bikes.

[rock]

from that video, the store looks impressive. nicely done.

[YUMEYA]

Nice, built on other bike shops blood, sweat and tears.