theRussian Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 I bought an old 26" Ispydafly frame through the hub a while ago. Unfortunately I could not get a headset for it. I took it to Torq Zone in Centurion for assistance. Unfortunately they told me that it is a non-standard size and that the frame has integrated cups. I made contact with Rob Carle - owner of Ispydafly. He directed me to Complete Cyclist in Bryanston (Next to Sandton Mediclinic). I met Mike Hewan who introduced me to Werner (workshop) and they took the frame and managed to press standard cups into the integrated cups. This allowed them to insert standard size headset bearings. They even gave me a spare headset in case I cannot find a headset sometime in the future when it needs replacement. Unfortunately I did not get the mechanic's name, but he came and explained all of this to me in detail. He confirmed that it was a nice struggle to find a solution for a weird and wonderful issue. I really enjoyed my experience with these guys. They have an attitude of "Let us fix this!" which I really enjoy. I take my hat off to these guys running and working in this shop. In summary: What a great experience. I will drive from Centurion to Bryanston in the future if I need specialist work done or if struggle with something on a bike. Visit them for excellent service! Contact Details Phone: 086 111 6230 Email: mike@complete-cyclist.com Twitter Account: @completecyclist Address: 5 Main Road 5 Main Road Bryanston (Between Land Rover Range Rover Sandton and Sandton Clinic)
Sharkie 2 Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Nice...funny that a service specific shop could not do the same
Odinson Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 They're an awesome bunch of guys and they know their stuff! Everyone there are also keen cyclists, Mike in particular.
ispydafly Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 They have some of the best workshop crew available. Marco, at the amazing new Bedfordview shop is a bike wizard. Best mechanic I have seen.
Rudi Pollard Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 They have some of the best workshop crew available. Marco, at the amazing new Bedfordview shop is a bike wizard. Best mechanic I have seen. he started off at Torque Zone funnily enough... He is one of the best around
Wez-O Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 They have some of the best workshop crew available. Marco, at the amazing new Bedfordview shop is a bike wizard. Best mechanic I have seen.
gtzaskar Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Thanks to all of your comments. Really appreciate it.If you need any help feel free to give me a call on 0829260118Marko
Eldron Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 I really enjoy people/companies with a "fix it" attitude. Recently I've found cycling is getting a bit like the car trade where the majority of the sales centres are only good enough to replace standard items. Its refreshing to hear about shops that have in depth knowledge of bikes. Nicely done chaps!
The MTBer Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Had the same experience with Andre at Tool Up, I needed a tapered headset to fit a random 44mm, he also said that if I am not happy with the headset he would modify the headset for the frame but it should work fine. That is what I like about a friendly bikeshop that main focus is to help the customer and not to make a huge profit.
SAGecko Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 That is what I like about a friendly bikeshop that main focus is to help the customer and not to make a huge profit. Can't continue to help the customer if there is no profit though.
Bianchisti Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 They have some of the best workshop crew available. Marco, at the amazing new Bedfordview shop is a bike wizard. Best mechanic I have seen.Is this a complete cyclist branch? Where is it?
nonky Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Is this a complete cyclist branch? Where is it?Yes, it is - I've used them 2 or 3 times for services and always been happy (apart from a deflating tyre, which they fixed for free cos I was too swak to fix It myself). from their website Phone: 011 450 0427 / 0438 Email: Bedfordsales@complete-cyclist.com Twitter Account: @completecyclist Address: Upper Level Bedford Village Shopping Centre Cnr. Van Buuren Rd & Nicol Drive Bedfordview
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