Beware Bikemarket.co.za: Selling Bikes with Plugs as Permanent

[The Ouzo]

1 minute ago, Danger Dassie said:

Tread lightly!

I'll be sure to do so, would'nt want a snake bite

[me100]

8 hours ago, Robbie Stewart said:

I have never heard of this "well known law that a plugged tire cannot be a permanent fix" business.

So I must have missed the memo and have clearly been doing it wrong all these years. 

I do not see fault in the sellers behalf, but I see plenty fault in the buyers behalf.

 

 

1. Not being informed about the plug in the tyre

2. The tyre flat after the 3rd ride

Yes certainly my fault.

[Danger Dassie]

2 minutes ago, steve-h said:

You seem very interested in this one - perhaps a BM employee or associate?

The court that ultimately decides are the consumers - who choose whether to buy from Bikemarket or not.

Him and every other commentator here? 

Come on, you made a spurious claim, got called on it and pwned. Let it go and enjoy your bike.

[Danger Dassie]

3 minutes ago, ouzo said:

I'll be sure to do so, would'nt want a snake bite

Not to worry, there’s momentum!

[PygaSchmyga]

5 minutes ago, steve-h said:

1. Not being informed about the plug in the tyre

2. The tyre flat after the 3rd ride

Yes certainly my fault.

Maybe read the 5 pages of comments before you carry on digging your hole, because you are coming across a little bit bunty right now.  It's ok to be wrong - its the way we learn. 

[me100]

3 hours ago, Hairy said:

It just dawned on me.

Are you 100% certain that it is the plug that is leaking air?

Did you inflate the tyre and test for leaks with a nice soapy water solution, or go old school by inflating the tyre and then placing the offending tyre plug under the water to look for a leak.

If not, you just fired off a salvo a without checking if your cannons are actually loaded.

Current status...

[sirmoun10goat]

17 minutes ago, steve-h said:

You seem very interested in this one - perhaps a BM employee or associate?

The court that ultimately decides are the consumers - who choose whether to buy from Bikemarket or not.

Definitely not an employee or associate. Currently have a leg injury so my ability is exercise is limited, so I’m exercising my keyboard moves 

I also dislike the way you made it comments and claims when it is clear you have no idea what you are talking about 

Edited September 26, 2022 by sirmoun10goat

[BaGearA]

10 hours ago, steve-h said:

You seem very interested in this one - perhaps a BM employee or associate?

The court that ultimately decides are the consumers - who choose whether to buy from Bikemarket or not.

This could end up with the worst possible situation for them and the best for you.

 

and people will still walk in there next week buying bikes , money talks and people who are selling what people want in these times are thriving 

[Robbie Stewart]

@steve-h Boet, you digging a hole too deep for you to get out. Quit while you have the chance.

[PygaSchmyga]

2 minutes ago, Robbie Stewart said:

@steve-h Boet, you digging a hole too deep for you to get out. Quit while you have the chance.

yoh, this has escalated to "boet".  Next stop is "pellie" and then all bets are off

[sirmoun10goat]

11 minutes ago, steve-h said:

Current status...

How did we go from a ‘plug being a temporary fix and being a defect in the bikeX’ to this? That’s a leak from the valve, good chance you moved/loosened the valve stem while trying to inflate the wheel

[Barry]

I think we need a new thread. The valve is leaking. 

[Jbr]

15 minutes ago, steve-h said:

Current status...

Sorry to tell you this man, but I think you're going to need a new bike, this is not looking good

[Steady Spin]

Between late July and today, how much air did you lose? How many times did you inflate tyres?

Almost three months to notice a valve leak? Seriously, tighten the valve and move on with life. 

You’re clearly looking for attention and not finding it here. 

[BaGearA]

13 minutes ago, Steady Spin said:

Between late July and today, how much air did you lose? How many times did you inflate tyres?

Almost three months to notice a valve leak? Seriously, tighten the valve and move on with life. 

You’re clearly looking for attention and not finding it here. 

 

[Robbie Stewart]

I have probably got to claim a new bike from Spez which I bought new in 2017, since I have to inflate my tyres every weekend before I ride. Obviously my bike must be a dud.