Hairy Posted July 14, 2020 Share they represent a number of known and popular brands - what choice do you have?lots of alternative choices Headshot and MTBeer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed1 Posted July 14, 2020 Share they represent a number of known and popular brands - what choice do you have?So many other well know and popular brands out there to choose from that will supply you with better product and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted July 14, 2020 Share more amazing how people still use ASG   Because Pinarello/Willier/Sidi/Rudy Project. ergo ego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted July 14, 2020 Share Because Pinarello/Willier/Sidi/Rudy Project. ergo egoSo your judgmental list is larger than just Spez... sirmoun10goat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted July 14, 2020 Share they represent a number of known and popular brands - what choice do you have?  Don't buy those brands. Simple. Pal of mine was in the market for a MTB last year. He was looking at the Ellsworth. Told him to steer clear. firstly Ellsworth is not what and who they used to be. and secondly ASG.They tried to convince him that a medium would fit. After a long and convoluted run around he was still prepared to buy the bike so I washed my hands off of it.He settled on something else. His road bike is a Willier that he got from them so they're sen as the purveyors of high end bling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted July 14, 2020 Share lots of alternative choices Can't argue with that.Little "must have" products in my opinion.But the lure of "a special" is sometimes hard to ignore. (but be willing to accept the associated consequences LOL)And some product loyal people will find it hard to change ... Sidi wearers come to mind. Edited July 14, 2020 by Thomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted July 14, 2020 Share This thread reminds ons of the often recurring thread about a national shop with a large outlet in Bellville ...  Each and every "sale" the following pops up:- some sale prices are higher than the day before- some items are out of stock ...- people simply keep coming back for more at the lure of a good price ....  As long as "we" are bargain hunters these shops can carry on as usual ...  There are better online stores, better service, but without the bulk buying power they cant compete with these specials .... and thus the big ones keep on drawing the crowds with "specials" ....  and in a month or two it will all repeat again, and again, and again ... mazambaan, Underachiever, Myth and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr1 Posted July 14, 2020 Share I agree. They pushed their specials during lockdown. But everything you tried to buy was out of stock. So what is the point advertising a special. Every shoe they advertise has only 1 or 2 sizes available. Then when I settled on some High 5, it took 3 weeks to deliver. I must admit I never checked expiry dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooryder Posted July 14, 2020 Share There have been complaints against ASG for years on this issue It seems as if they can't sort themselves out. Fixed it. Almost every cycle-loving spender I know has had some sort of not-great experience with ASG. It's beyond me how they still exist. Edited July 15, 2020 by Karooryder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted July 14, 2020 Share Fixed it. Almost every cycle-loving spender I know have had some sort of not-great experience with ASG. It's beyond me how they still exist.Not me, I haven't. I have not yet tested their service and I don't intend too. Rocket-Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted July 14, 2020 Share the posts in this thread really amaze me as to how online businesses in SA just don't seem to get it, and never even try to improve. ASG has been around long enough to have no excuse, and yet here they are dishing $#it sandwiches day in and day out. Do they have no pride in their business, or do they really just not care? Its like onedayonly as well - they must have the absolute worst customer service record judging by the litany of abuse they get on the social medias. They have also been around for long enough to know where they suck, but hey, you be getting a "bargain" so shut up and eat another poop sandich!They don't need to change.. Because even you've admitted to shopping from them despite having bad service before.... Simple.. Stop shopping there and they will go away Headshot, babse, MTBeer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted July 14, 2020 Share they represent a number of known and popular brands - what choice do you have?Complain to the choice brand directly? If they get enough complaints they will drop them as a supplier Brakepad, PygaSchmyga and Skylark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 14, 2020 Share I’ve purchased a pair of Sidi road shoes and replacement lenses for my Rudy’s. Both times I received my order within the same week I ordered. I can’t complain, but will steer clear based on perception, rather than experience. I will never buy Sidi again... not because of ASG, but because they are a narrow fit, and my feet like the wider fit. I get a lot of flack on my club rides for my 2007 pair of Shimano shoes... tatty, but comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted July 14, 2020 Share I’ve purchased a pair of Sidi road shoes and replacement lenses for my Rudy’s. Both times I received my order within the same week I ordered. I can’t complain, but will steer clear based on perception, rather than experience. I will never buy Sidi again... not because of ASG, but because they are a narrow fit, and my feet like the wider fit. I get a lot of flack on my club rides for my 2007 pair of Shimano shoes... tatty, but comfortable.Spez has some nice wide shoes .... Underachiever, mazambaan, Hairy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cycling Athletic Club Posted July 14, 2020 Share didn't ASG organise the Tour of Good Hope? pardon the pun. heard they still owe vendors from the Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 14, 2020 Share Spez has some nice wide shoes ....I once had a pair of Spez MTB shoes, that is until an informal building contractor decided it would look better on his feet, compared to mine. My fault for leaving them in the garage. I can’t even remember what they looked like, but were also well suited to my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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