MORNE Posted October 25, 2019 Share Some brands do collect and return your vehicle for servicingthose also tend to be the brands that I wouldn't even let my wife get behind the wheel of...not to mention some stranger lol PS: Ive heard some horror stories regarding these services. Those drivers aren't exactly the highest paid individuals on the payroll. Edited October 25, 2019 by morneS555 Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spafsack Posted October 25, 2019 Share Lots of aspects to consider. However i buy alot of my stuff online. Inalso service, repair alot myself. I buy online because i get it cheaper, especially from overseas stores, be it clothing, parts, tyres and even helmets. I am not referring to ali experess, only european stores. I bought a bell super 3r a year or two back and saved around R1500. Fox shorts, I payed a total of R700 landed. Nothing wrong with buying local either. Lots of local online stores have decent prices and rival alot of overseas stores. Always best to compare pricing. Most bicycle shops will service your bike even though you did not purchase from them. Where did you get the FOX SHORTS landed for R700, Also want a pair, i assume they the mtb padded ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted October 25, 2019 Share Bought it last year, either from purebike or one of the german stores, bikediscount, bike 24..... Oh yes, it was on sale as well. Edited October 25, 2019 by Eddy Gordo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted October 25, 2019 Share as a scum bag car salesman I'd love to take this discussion to another thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted October 25, 2019 Share as a scum bag car salesman I'd love to take this discussion to another thread gemmerbal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted October 25, 2019 Share I can't see the lbs dying off.most people can't tighten an Allen head screw without stripping it. 99%of won't know where to begin serving their gears. Same for forks and rears hocks and dropper posts.How many carry the entire garage in an oversize saddle bag and dont know where it opens let alone what is inside? Generalists are a rare breed, I. E. Those who can do many different tasks well. There are many more specialists I. E. People who can do one thing and do it very well. So, if you fall into the latter category then leave the bike wrenching to a qualified bike wrench. Being a motor mechanic doesn't make you necessarily the best bike mechanic.being a brain surgeon doesn't make you a great bike mechanic. Maybe sales will move more toward online but even so I don't think it will because we learn more by exchange of ideas and an LBS is better equipped in that space compared to an Internet forum. I buy very little online because often even the lower price isn't attractive enough compared to what else is learned at the lbs Danger Dassie, Hairy, ChrisF and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted October 25, 2019 Share I’m dead serious about the discussion. Whilst I’m fully aware of the opinions expressed here and know of dealerships that make people form those impressions I also know of dealerships where the opposite is true. An open dialogue would be great, I’d like to hear what people want from a dealership but I’d also like the dealership side to be heard. BigDL, MORNE , ChrisF and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted October 25, 2019 Share I’m dead serious about the discussion.Whilst I’m fully aware of the opinions expressed here and know of dealerships that make people form those impressions I also know of dealerships where the opposite is true.An open dialogue would be great, I’d like to hear what people want from a dealership but I’d also like the dealership side to be heard. i won't be able to add anything meaningful anymore though. I don't even own a car anymore....and i'm a car guy, love all motorsport, i'm a tinkerer...I've raced before. i even own nitro powered rc cars. i just don't care about owning one anymore though. To me it's an appliance....an overly expensive (in Sa) appliance...like any dishwasher or washing machine. living in Cape Town makes it easy to not have one though. Cars are like the VIP section in places I do'nt hang out in anymore... Edited October 25, 2019 by morneS555 BigDL and gemmerbal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Line Posted November 4, 2019 Share The online shops generally discount to levels that established shops can't match. Fingers are pointed at them amid accusations of profiteering. But consider their overheads compared to online shops: * Commercial premises rentals* Workshop personnel* Workshop tools and equipment* Counter sales and admin staff Lots of talk doing the rounds about the shrinking of product sponsorships to cyclists. Wholesale distributors of recognised brands have had to reduce margins to compete with online retailers who import grey products and sell at discounted prices. They spend no money on promotional outlays or advertising of the back door brands they import. Net result? Product sponsorship programs for young up and coming cyclists are disappearing. Fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted November 4, 2019 Share as a scum bag car salesman I'd love to take this discussion to another threadalmost as bad as estate agents.... gemmerbal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted November 4, 2019 Share almost as bad as estate agents....its close, but I think they're just that little bit worse gemmerbal and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 11, 2019 Share its close, but I think they're just that little bit worse well at least you have a sense of humour ... unlike the estate agents gemmerbal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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