How the %$#& is this possible?

[NinjaManiak]

Okay, how is this for service:

I can get you guys a DuraAce7900 groupset for R26000.

For that price I will include a second complete DuraAce 7900 groupset as backup in leu of "service and backup"

Alternatively, I can organize the groupset without too much backup for R13000.

 

[Bike Mob]

 

Okay' date=' how is this for service:

I can get you guys a DuraAce7900 groupset for R26000.

For that price I will include a second complete DuraAce 7900 groupset as backup in leu of "service and backup"

 

Alternatively, I can organize the groupset without too much backup for R13000.

 

[/quote']

 

Exactly my point.

 

 

 

[AndreZA]

How many of you have actually had warranty issues with a groupset?

 

 

 

Only Spinnekop. He tried 3 times installing Shimano and gave up and went to Campag.

[Brakkies Sport Fotos]

Guys,If I spend R15000 on a bicycle part, I want to know that I can take it back to my seller.

 

 

 

Even a R2Mil Ferrari, can be taken back to the Gerage if something is not right.

 

 

 

It got nothing to do with "top end" parts

 

 

 

So, only dof people will buy new stuff on the "second hand basis of -- as is--"

 

 

 

Money is not growing on trees, and everyone want to know that his investment is well looked after.

 

 

 

So gor me, The Chris Willemse option makes more sense.

[Bike Mob]

Chris has a great setup, no denying it...great prices and backup.

 

What were trying to say is why the hell would you pay R26000!

 

[Brakkies Sport Fotos]

Tarmac...I thinking about what can go wrong.

 

 

 

Say for instance you buy a XTR Groupset, we all now that you get "top pull" or down pull or both types of front derailers (all completely different products

 

 

 

So , based on what bike frame you got, these things differ and can fit or dont fit, what about the tube diameters of these frames.

 

 

 

So if you buy a groupset and that part dont fit, than you are in trouble.

 

 

 

Yes, its good that there is someone that offer cheaper prices, but on High end, expensive stuff, its a risk.

 

 

 

If its smaller, cheaper items, yes, take the risk, but not on big price items.

 

 

 

i.m.opopeye2009-08-06 03:24:20

[Bike Mob]

If you tell the reseller what frame you have and what parts you need you shouldn't have that problem, and even then.

 

If i had three different types of group to sell and you needed to exchange a brand new part, I would do it...

 

The main problem is if you have ridden for a month and say my RD fell apart... Do I have the capacity to back it up. My point was how often does that happen.

 

 

 

[Rocket-Boy]

If you pay so little for it and something breaks then just buy a replacement part. its pretty simple.

If I were to buy a 7900 group for R13k and my RD snapped in half and voimited oil then I would simply take some of the R13k i had saved and go into the LBS to buy a new one and still be smiling.

 

[butafly]

does cwc's group sets still get delivered wrapped up in newspaper? i bought a campy chorus groupset from the uk which cost R2k less than what cwc were selling it for on their internet shop. mine came in the campy packaging etc and my lbs fitted it for me and charged R200. my only concern was whether the bb was italian or english thread. even with their guaranteed aftersales service i wouldn't buy from cwc unless the items were in original wrapping.

btw - i think chris w runs a top class shop and is a credit to the sport. 

[SL7]

I'm thinking of starting a thread called - "Why the @$@&& has this not happened before I bought my DA7900 somewhere else"

[AndreZA]

does cwc's group sets still get delivered?wrapped up in newspaper?

 

 

 

does it matter? The other day there was a guy on here that was very disappointed because his Sram derailleur from CRC was not in it's box. You're going to toss the wrapping anyway or do you also want it as a "trophy"?

[Speed Devil]

I have to agree with Tarmac here.

 

I wouild happily pay half price for a top end gruupo and if a part fails then haul out the R500 or 1k to replace it. Afetrall, it will take me many many years to replace parts to to the value of 13k that have broken due o manufacturing faults.

I currently ride on DA7800, and have never had a problem in the last 3 years. Actually, I have never had any warranty claims on any of my DA gruppos I've had through the years.

 

It's like buying a set of wheels and saying you want something that is strong, light and durable....You just don't get it!!!!

Same with gruppos, if you want it cheap then you you have sacrifice the warranty.

 

Nobody is forcing anybody to buy gruppos or parts that don't come with a backup. So I don't see why everybody is bitching about Tarmac that can undercut everybody else and not offer a backup.

Life is about taking a chance. If you don't you will never know.

 

Tarmac if I had the cash I would support you.

Speed Devil2009-08-06 23:52:30

[butafly]

does cwc's group sets still get delivered wrapped up in newspaper?

does it matter? The other day there was a guy on here that was very disappointed because his Sram derailleur from CRC was not in it's box. You're going to toss the wrapping anyway or do you also want it as a "trophy"?

 

no it doesn't but can someone answer the question!!!!! i like to know if i'm buying new or used goods.

butafly2009-08-07 08:45:39

[Bike Mob]

NEW!

[Bike Mob]

 

I have to agree with Tarmac here.

 

I wouild happily pay half price for a top end gruupo and if a part fails then haul out the R500 or 1k to replace it. Afetrall' date=' it will take me many many years to replace parts to to the value of 13k that have broken due o manufacturing faults.

I currently ride on DA7800, and have never had a problem in the last 3 years. Actually, I have never had any warranty claims on any of my DA gruppos I've had through the years.

 

It's like buying a set of wheels and saying you want something that is strong, light and durable....You just don't get it!!!!

Same with gruppos, if you want it cheap then you you have sacrifice the warranty.

 

Nobody is forcing anybody to buy gruppos or parts that don't come with a backup. So I don't see why everybody is bitching about Tarmac that can undercut everybody else and not offer a backup.

Life is about taking a chance. If you don't you will never know.

 

Tarmac if I had the cash I would support you.

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Sweet, one day soon you'll have the cash and I'll have the parts...and we'll both be smiling.

 

[Rider Rob]

Shop around' date=' i've sometimes got items cheaper at LBS than CWC by telling the LBS owner i can get it cheaper there. [/quote']

 

Silly question! CWC or LBS? Who are they?