Krusto Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Hi, I am looking for an affordable bike service in the Blouberg/Tableview area. Any recommendations will be much appreciated.
YozTruly Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Cycle Teknix (on Blaauberg road) has a workshop. I don’t remember their pricing but was nothing out of the ordinary iirc.
ChrisF Posted January 17 Posted January 17 May I recommend a different approach ? Rather ask for the BEST workshops in your area Prices wont differ that much, and frankly once you start going back to have the "cheapest service" sorted out it just aint worth it any more. To really save money in the long run .... learn how to do the basics yourself, and only book in your bike for major services. Hairy, Nickyr, Rock Guy and 4 others 6 1
Robbie Stewart Posted January 17 Posted January 17 West Coast Cycles in Sandown by the Checkers Hyper is not badly priced and the service is good.
MORNE Posted January 17 Posted January 17 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Robbie Stewart said: West Coast Cycles in Sandown by the Checkers Hyper is not badly priced and the service is good. So not that place that cut your brake hoses and attached the new levers to the old callipers? Edited January 17 by MORNE
Dappere Posted January 17 Posted January 17 50 minutes ago, MORNE said: So not that place that cut your brake hoses and attached the new levers to the old callipers? Isn't that place in Durbanville? If that's the case, the OP might just be safe 😂
Robbie Stewart Posted January 17 Posted January 17 4 hours ago, MORNE said: So not that place that cut your brake hoses and attached the new levers to the old callipers? I have a tendency to mentally repress bad memories. Thanks for reminding me. Also, since my Stumpy I've only been to the south for service. But I'll be personally taking my bikes to Knipe in future. Only had good service there, ever.
Robbie Stewart Posted January 17 Posted January 17 3 hours ago, Dappere said: Isn't that place in Durbanville? If that's the case, the OP might just be safe 😂 No, @MORNE is quite right sadly.
Robbie Stewart Posted January 17 Posted January 17 It must be said though, took my bike to CycleTeknix once and was told to collect after 6 days. After booking the bike in and driving past West Coast I decided screw that I want my bike seeing as it was day one of my holiday, so I collected the bike from CycleTeknix and took it to West Coast. The bike was fixed while I stood there having coffee. I was riding that arvie versus going without a bike for a week ...
Dappere Posted January 17 Posted January 17 23 minutes ago, Robbie Stewart said: No, @MORNE is quite right sadly. Seems like finding a good bike shop with decent service is really tough these days.😔
RossTopher Posted January 17 Posted January 17 51 minutes ago, Dappere said: Seems like finding a good bike shop with decent service is really tough these days.😔 Indeed. Between living in town and the north, I tried a number of shops for convenience, and almost always learned the hard way with most. Now, if I need something minor/quick, I got to Specialized Tygerberg. Great staff, service and price. If I have time or want the full shebang done, I don't consider anyone other than Sportopia. I either drive to salt river, or more recently, make use of their pickup service. 10/10 27/4
Dappere Posted January 18 Posted January 18 9 hours ago, RossTopher said: Indeed. Between living in town and the north, I tried a number of shops for convenience, and almost always learned the hard way with most. Now, if I need something minor/quick, I got to Specialized Tygerberg. Great staff, service and price. If I have time or want the full shebang done, I don't consider anyone other than Sportopia. I either drive to salt river, or more recently, make use of their pickup service. 10/10 27/4 Intrigued by Sportopia's pick-up service. I wasn't aware that anyone offered something like that, to be honest. What's the process and turnaround time like?
Thomo Posted January 18 Posted January 18 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Dappere said: Intrigued by Sportopia's pick-up service. I recall Bicycle Maintenance Centre - BMC, Salt River having something similar. I speak under correction, but think it was a subcontracted service. Keen to hear about Sportopia's service offer. Also great to to see Sportopia growing as they have. Edited January 18 by Thomo
Bub Marley Posted January 18 Posted January 18 I only take my bikes to Mark’s Bike Shop in Bellville. Fully recommend him.
RossTopher Posted January 18 Posted January 18 21 minutes ago, Dappere said: Intrigued by Sportopia's pick-up service. I wasn't aware that anyone offered something like that, to be honest. What's the process and turnaround time like? i can't seem to find the post on whatsapp, and i dont have SM - so cant remember the specifics. worth giving them a call to find out, but its basically around the durbanville area if i recall.
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