FirstV8 Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Yesterday on my training ride i had to really brake hard on a very steep down hill . My front pads were due for change and i felt the vibration then the noise of metal on metal . I went to Cycle East to buy Shimano pads but no stock only later in the week . I had a worn pair of pads better than what was in the caliper . I replaced them but also decided to bleed the brakes , a bad move the short pipe from the syringe had a crack in it and i lost the fluid to quickly and did not have more to replace . I took my bike to Cycle East today to bleed the brakes . An hour later i was back and to my surprise they had replaced the pads with better used pads than i had put in , bleed the brakes all for R100 . Supporting a LBS is definitely worth doing because of these small favor's that come your way . Thanks Kelly and bike techy Thomas . . gerriemtb, Prince Albert Cycles, CPT MTBer and 3 others 6
nickc Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Anything Cannondale related the go to is Dr Lefty. Always ready for a chat and advice. The name says it all !! Edited March 31, 2021 by nickc
Maniax Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Cyclosport for the win. Eloff and his team always ready to help. Ive been sending my bikes to him since 2013 (when I entered the cycling world). always brilliant. FirstV8 1
ChrisF Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Mark's Workshop In the 90's Mark was a youngster working in the back of Peter Alan's shop, when we bought our bikes from Peter. Three decades later, and MArk is my go to for maintenance !!! While back I was doing the clean and lube thing on a Thursday night .... shock and horror, the rear wheel bearings are grinding ..... Friday morning I popped in, dropped the bike off. Knowing they are busy I was hoping they would get to the wheel bearings, but expected to take the bike back the next week for a minor service. Friday afternoon everything was done AND, they take the time to show the wear on the brake rotor ... fine for now, but take note and plan to replace it. It is this attention to detail that wins me over. FirstV8, Fubar and Me rida my bicycle 3
gadi-perl Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 RBC or Robbie Bike Concepts in Port Elizabeth.The specialist suspension wizards are the best in the biz.Top notch service and smarts from the guys.Robbie services forks and shocks from all the around the country, he knows suspension! He helped me dial my bike in when I met him on the trails.Always happy to help
Moult Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 RIDE LIFE - George Hands down best business iv ever dealt with. The most honest and nicest guys you will ever meet. Wayne pudding Mol and Prince Albert Cycles 2
Dadbod Racing Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 ... for not letting my bike get stolen. As I clicked on this thread this was going to be my response....
OVERDRIVE Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Mellow Velo Broadacres. By a long shot keithbe 1
coppi Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Alex from Northcliff Cycles......always goes the extra mile mtbsmurf, Ispeed_V and Nialls101 3
TNT1 Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Yesterday on my training ride i had to really brake hard on a very steep down hill . My front pads were due for change and i felt the vibration then the noise of metal on metal . I went to Cycle East to buy Shimano pads but no stock only later in the week . I had a worn pair of pads better than what was in the caliper . I replaced them but also decided to bleed the brakes , a bad move the short pipe from the syringe had a crack in it and i lost the fluid to quickly and did not have more to replace . I took my bike to Cycle East today to bleed the brakes . An hour later i was back and to my surprise they had replaced the pads with better used pads than i had put in , bleed the brakes all for R100 . Supporting a LBS is definitely worth doing because of these small favor's that come your way . Thanks Kelly and bike techy Thomas . . Where cycle east? Never even heard of it...
Kranswurm Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Where cycle east? Never even heard of it...Snap TNT1 1
FirstV8 Posted March 31, 2021 Author Posted March 31, 2021 Where cycle east? Never even heard of it... https://cycle-east.com/ TNT1 1
Mojoman Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Cadence World - KrugersdorpNice owner, doesnt talk down to you because you own a bike under R100k ... Helped me out a couple of times without having to book the bike in.
Spinnekop Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Out of the 8 bike shops out in Pretoria East, Hot Spot Cycles remains the best in service and knowledge.And always willing to help.......and if they can't they pick up a phone and find an alternative.
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