Makro Cannondale

[Coolspin]

Sad that these bikes have Cannondale stickers on them.

Why, are they not made by Cannondale ?

[NeverNotRolling]

I am considering buying this Trail 5 as I would like to get into riding. I'd like to do easy to moderate trails, a few jumps here and there to get the heart racing.... Is this really not a bike you guys would suggest?

 

I could also get this GT Avalanche bike for around R6000 brand new from someone I know:

 

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/gt-avalanche-sport-29er-mountain-bike?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzoTX-67W3QIVTbHtCh1fxwwIEAQYASABEgJz3vD_BwE

 

Is it worth paying the extra R1500 or is it far too similar to the Cannondale in which I might as well go for?

[dasilvarsa]

These bikes are good value when you compare apples with apples. (forget branding)

Makro will sell them all.

[Reinardt]

Trail 5 is a better buy and it is cheaper

[Me rida my bicycle]

I am considering buying this Trail 5 as I would like to get into riding. I'd like to do easy to moderate trails, a few jumps here and there to get the heart racing.... Is this really not a bike you guys would suggest?

 

I could also get this GT Avalanche bike for around R6000 brand new from someone I know:

 

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/gt-avalanche-sport-29er-mountain-bike?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzoTX-67W3QIVTbHtCh1fxwwIEAQYASABEgJz3vD_BwE

 

Is it worth paying the extra R1500 or is it far too similar to the Cannondale in which I might as well go for?

yes it's definitely worth saving 1500 and going for the cannondale with that you could buy your kit or some upgrades for the cannondale like Tubeless.

[Shebeen]

Not worth it tbh.

Straight steerer head tube, 9mm qr dropouts will all just add to your woes. Plus the frame is from 2015/16? Meaning geometry is outdated and you’ll just be throwing good money after bad.

Just look for a 2nd hand bike in that price range and sell it at minimal loss again when you want to upgrade.

Outdated geometry.

 

Love it when that term gets then around willy nilly.

[gummibear]

Geez these bikes seem to be a hit looking at the number of people on Facebook that are buying them [emoji106]

[scotty]

Trail 5 is in same category as Specilaized Rockhopper but costs far less. 

[BaGearA]

So everyone was going apeshit over a bike that was priced exactly as you would expect it to be?!

yup

[BaGearA]

even if the profit margin ( if there even is ) is 1% at the rate these bikes are seliing I think makro is making seriaas bank 

[Bizkit031]

Omnico (the authorized SA Cannondale dealers) have asked that we share the following statement from them regarding the Makro deal:

 

"Please be informed the Cannondale Bicycles currently being advertised and sold by Makro stores in South Africa have been imported without the approval or license of Omnico (Pty) Ltd. As such no guarantee or warrantee in respect of such bicycles will be honoured or fulfilled by Omnico (Pty) Ltd.

 

In terms of Section 25 (2) of the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008, Makro are obliged to clearly indicate to the consumer, in all advertising and point of sale, that this is the case.

 

For more information on our range of Cannondale Bicycles please go to www.cannondale.co.za"

Omnico scared of competition,maybe they will jack up their years of crap service and don’t give a damn attitude .

[Bizkit031]

Not worth it tbh.

Straight steerer head tube, 9mm qr dropouts will all just add to your woes. Plus the frame is from 2015/16? Meaning geometry is outdated and you’ll just be throwing good money after bad.

Just look for a 2nd hand bike in that price range and sell it at minimal loss again when you want to upgrade.

Do you think the man on the street cares.

[gummibear]

Do you think the man on the street cares.

Exactly....man on the street is looking for a cheap bike to get his wife out riding with him or a Christmas gift for his kids.

 

He isn't looking for the latest tech and featherweight bike.

[stefmeister]

Do you think the man on the street cares.

Did you read it in context? No.

[RocknRolla]

(2) A person who markets any goods that bear a trade mark, but have been imported without the approval or licence of the registered owner of that trade mark, must apply a conspicuous notice to those goods in the prescribed manner and form.

 

Is Omnico the registered owner of the Cannondale trademark? Or are they the official distributor?

Methinks they are taking a bit of a leap with the interpretation of the CPA.

[Coolspin]

(2) A person who markets any goods that bear a trade mark, but have been imported without the approval or licence of the registered owner of that trade mark, must apply a conspicuous notice to those goods in the prescribed manner and form.

 

Is Omnico the registered owner of the Cannondale trademark? Or are they the official distributor?

Methinks they are taking a bit of a leap with the interpretation of the CPA.

Cannondale are the owner of the trademark.

Pretty sure Omnico have taken the issue up with Cannondale in the US.

They would have to be careful that they dont throw their toys too much, Cannondale US may just give the distribution to Makro, massive retail footprint with huge chequebook.