Long Wheel Base Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 My BIL and a good friend both live in cape town and both use Bridge Cycles and have for a long time. Both of them moved down there from joburg and the fact that they ended up using bridge I think says a lot.
Mntboy Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 They are legit. Dealt with them many times and have always gotten good service.
DJR Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Thanks for all the feedback guys.Be warned: You will owe The Hub some pictures when it arrives!
Thomo Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 I'm curious to know which bike you are buying from a store in Cape Town and how you came about it? Bridge has been advertising a number of frames here on the Hub recently (not as Bridge Cycles though) ... wouldn't be surprised if it's one of those.Some good deals if your size. PS:OP - Bridge is a legit store in the southern suburbs of Cape Town ... you shouldn't have any issues.
alleyne Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Bridge is a legit store, they have been around for years and run by two brothers I think. Would I buy from them - yesWould they rip one off if they thought you were loaded and/or an inexperienced buyer - absolutely (no prices on anything)Would I have them service my bike - not a chance   I would make sure I get everything in writing from them first (they should get the same from you)
Enigma77 Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 I was there this morning, bought a saddle. Â Great service, great store....
Cappi Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 great store. great service very trustworthy!! have bought over 15 bikes from them . i even get to take the bikes home then do payment. thats because i know them a long time and we have a great relationship.
popcorn_skollie Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Bridge is a legit store, they have been around for years and run by two brothers I think. Would I buy from them - yesWould they rip one off if they thought you were loaded and/or an inexperienced buyer - absolutely (no prices on anything)Would I have them service my bike - not a chance   I would make sure I get everything in writing from them first (they should get the same from you) I get that some people would buy from any store but particular about where they service their bikes. I'm the same actually. But why would you buy from a store if you believe that they are inclined to rip people off?Â
Johan A Marais Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Wow, impressive testimonials - not many bikes shops that will get this. Not one bad comment. Kudos to Bridge - Hope they see this!Â
T-Bob Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Good store, have some great specials at time. Bit old school at times  (not a bad thing) but if they are willing to send it to a LBS near you to check out then that is pretty decent move to keep you happy.Â
MTBeer Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 I get that some people would buy from any store but particular about where they service their bikes. I'm the same actually. But why would you buy from a store if you believe that they are inclined to rip people off? I agree with alleyne about the service thing. One bad experience and I don't go back though - for anything. Mine was a freebody replaced when the only problem was a new chain on an old cassette. I was inexperienced and didn't know better.Happened 4 years ago - I haven't been back.
alleyne Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 I get that some people would buy from any store but particular about where they service their bikes. I'm the same actually. But why would you buy from a store if you believe that they are inclined to rip people off?  I have not bought from them since the below happened.  I was in the store picking up the bike I had just bought from them. While I was talking to one of the brothers (the main one) one of the assistants came up and asked him the price of a bike. He then asked the assistant who it was for, the lad pointed to a wealthy looking mom, the brother then said "for her, make it xxx". Right in front of me.  I checked out said bike as I left and he had added on a few thousand rands onto what the price should have been. I had been looking at the bike both there and at Olympic Cycles. If they were the only ones who had something I needed I would get it from them though in the future.
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