porqui Posted July 24, 2018 Posted July 24, 2018 Eich !!! No winners here !!BB - shock - pivot - fork - I'm confused !There are omissions on both sides here.Sirs you are both losers.OP did you buy the Trance new? Won't make Friday.
Pure Savage Posted July 24, 2018 Posted July 24, 2018 Hmmmm on the fence with this one. Its a he said he said vibe... Also its a MTB, so what do I know. My only dealings with Bike Addict have been positive while ordering stuff online. Suggestion to Zein - Have a coffee with the Bike Addict okes, check out the CCTV for peace of mind if required. Then chat about having that rebound thingy mabob warrantied. Dont think any more hubbing going to help
Thomo Posted July 24, 2018 Posted July 24, 2018 Dont think any more hubbing going to helpIs hubbing always about helping.? Or can it sometimes just be about entertainment value.? BA's just become the best known small town bike store.
Coolspin Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 I had my own bad experiences with Bike Addict. Most unhelpful people I have ever dealt with. Can recommend Louis Knipe from Knipe Racing without a doubt.Louis, is that you..?
GraemeS Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Regardless of the versions from either side there is once again a point to be made around the level of technical competency. Most wouldn't take their car to an unqualified motor mechanic. Why would they then take their bicycle to an unqualified mechanic? A national and international qualification for bicycle mechanics exists in SA. The customer should be asking "is my/the shop's mechanic qualified?".
Rigardt@Scott Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Regardless of the versions from either side there is once again a point to be made around the level of technical competency. Most wouldn't take their car to an unqualified motor mechanic. Why would they then take their bicycle to an unqualified mechanic? A national and international qualification for bicycle mechanics exists in SA. The customer should be asking "is my/the shop's mechanic qualified?".And I'm thinking bike shops can adopt a pre service inspection for damage like they do when you insure your car or book it in for a service. Just take note of damage and have the customer sign the form - it's a mission, but I think necessary these days to protect both the shop and the customer.
Patchelicious Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 And I'm thinking bike shops can adopt a pre service inspection for damage like they do when you insure your car or book it in for a service. Just take note of damage and have the customer sign the form - it's a mission, but I think necessary these days to protect both the shop and the customer.I think this might be something to consider. Not only to protect bike owners but the shops too from chance taking bike owners. Being in the insurance sector, I regularly hear stories of people intentionally damaging their bikes in an attempt to claim and get new goodies. The people who are willing to do that are likely to also blame bike shops for damage they didn’t cause. Disclaimer: Post not relevant to OP, just supporting message above.
the nerd Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Considering some bikes are worth more than cars it’s strange the industry hasn’t adopted this already. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Patchelicious Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Considering some bikes are worth more than cars it’s strange the industry hasn’t adopted this already. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkBlame the real men
NotSoBigBen Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Blame the real menWhat? The ones with beards I assume .... Sent from my LG-D958 using Tapatalk
Jase619 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 What? The ones with beards I assume .... Sent from my LG-D958 using Tapatalk And only ride rim brake bikes with 8 gears, because new bikes are too soft for them
Jewbacca Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 I feel the following is really important, not just for this thread but Bikehub in general; a lot As you were.... Foe amusement sake I shall refer you to this old gem...http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html
PhilipV Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Regardless of the versions from either side there is once again a point to be made around the level of technical competency. Most wouldn't take their car to an unqualified motor mechanic. Why would they then take their bicycle to an unqualified mechanic? A national and international qualification for bicycle mechanics exists in SA. The customer should be asking "is my/the shop's mechanic qualified?".I don't care what my lbs mechanics qualifications are. I've gotten to know him over the years and his care and attention to detail means I drop my bike off there without a care. (Daryn at Williams Bike Shop) I'll trust a self thought mech like him any day above someone with a qualification that I don't know.
Dirt Tracker Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 More importantly, after an hour of wrestling with a camp chair I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be able to pop it out like that dude from GOT in the Uber cool gif that was posted earlier. #dayruined #backtobed
PhilipV Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Considering some bikes are worth more than cars it’s strange the industry hasn’t adopted this already. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNaah , bikes are way less complex than cars. And I don't think our bike industry is mature enough to support this.
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