no calves Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Morning. Going to visit the GF for two weeks and we will be spending time at her place in Potch and her parents in Middelburg. Need to know if there is a shop that can replace a PF sram BB and straighten my hanger for me as i am bringing my bike. It might seem like simple things but i went around potch last time and the shops there didnt look like they could do anything like that. Please Advise. Kind Regards from Aussenkehr NAMFrancois
David Marshall Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Don't know about Potch but Harry Scheepers in Middelburg - GoCycles cell 0713061055Midwater Sentrum Middelburg
Oxter Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 If its a road bike id go to le tour cycles, mtb i will go to dingos(might wait a while though as these guys take their time, or i you are prepared to put pressure on them). If you need to buy parts you visit Park fietswinkel. Thats your options in potch. Try and buy the bb before you go to potch, chance that whoever you go to would have to order the bb is very likely. Good luck
GlockG4 Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Don't know about Potch but Harry Scheepers in Middelburg - GoCycles cell 0713061055Midwater Sentrum Middelburg+1, he should be able to help you with a cup of coffee.
I FLY Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 +1, he should be able to help you with a cup of coffee. And a MTB group leaves from his shop on Saturday mornings for a ride. I have joined them a few times. If you want to come and ride in Witbank contact me as we also have a Saturday group.
Beesrib Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 In Potch close to the varsity gates is a place called Gecko Cycles the last time I was there.
2bliss Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Whatever you do, just stay away from Dingo Cycles and the owner Shaun Leach. @Beesrib: I've never heard of Gecko Cycles. Maybe they closed down? Park Fietswinkel is okay for just buying something. Good prices and more stock than the alternatives. Just don't let them touch your bike. EDIT: For service/repairs you are better off driving to Klerksdorp. It isn't that far. We are quite happy with ExtremeCycles there.
Beesrib Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 maybe I have the name incorrect. is gecko the shop close to the varsity sports grounds gate?
Oxter Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 maybe I have the name incorrect. is gecko the shop close to the varsity sports grounds gate?it is Dingos
no calves Posted March 24, 2015 Author Posted March 24, 2015 Reason for my original post is this: Went into the shop close to the varsity sports fields. The owner had a bit of attitude (probably because of my 100kg unique physique). He seemed like the wannabe pro who started a shop to get the perks of cost price stuff, also ill stocked and threw me the usual "we dont have said part but the shipment arrives tomorrow". I walked out claiming I will be back tomorrow. Went to the shop that sits behind a petrol station where the intercape busses stop. They are well stocked and a friendly bunch. Looks like a family run shop that has been going on for years judging by some of their stock. But it didnt look like they will be able to help me as both my jobs need very spesific tools and not just a set of park tool allen keys. At this point it looks like the Klerksdorp option. Do you have a number for me so that i can contact them and arrange beforehand? Kind RegardsFrancois
sias Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Reason for my original post is this: Went into the shop close to the varsity sports fields. The owner had a bit of attitude (probably because of my 100kg unique physique). He seemed like the wannabe pro who started a shop to get the perks of cost price stuff, also ill stocked and threw me the usual "we dont have said part but the shipment arrives tomorrow". I walked out claiming I will be back tomorrow. Yip, that's Shaun and Dingos !! At this point it looks like the Klerksdorp option. Maybe Pro-T Cycles? Speak to Leon. Do you have a number for me so that i can contact them and arrange beforehand? 018 468 2219 Kind RegardsFrancois
2bliss Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 As Sias said, Pro-T is good. Perhaps a tad on the expensive side. XtremeCycles is also worth a look. The manager is Mike. 018 468 4579
Beesrib Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 ye sounds like I had the name wrong. Must be the Dingo's place as mentioned. Have never used them, but the Klerksdorp guys are not bad at all.
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