Fed Up with PTA LBSs

[RexFuzzle]

I'm sick of LBSs in general actually. Been trying to get my shock serviced for 2months now and they can't get spares or simply don't want to do it. Then they're a ripoff when it comes to the cost- what gives? Naturally they blame the supplier but if they really wanted the business they would make a plan. They also never have stock of the item that you want and take down you name and number to try and find it but surprise- they never call. (It actually just struck me that i might sound like a woman) But I digress, i want to be positive, so anybody got any ideas? New shops? Want to open a shop with me?

[Pappa Bear]

If it is a Mazzorchi take it to Johan Borman in JHB for a service - Google Yellow sadle cycles or something simaler.

 

If it fox or Roch shox take it to Spoke worx in Pretoria - google them

 

Mazzorchi had no backup service in RSA for a couple of years now - thus you and the LBS would struggle to get parts.

 

There should not be a problem on RS or fox.

 

Hope this helps

[Ha Ha Kieran]

What parts are you looking for Rex? PM me a list of the stuff and I will get it for you within a week

[Caerus]

What parts are you looking for Rex? PM me a list of the stuff and I will get it for you within a week

 

 

Nice work - I like your style

[Ha Ha Kieran]

Nice work - I like your style

Thank you Caerus Been there, done that. I am still waiting for parts from a LBS I order 6 months ago!. Opened my business importing the Bottecchia Frames and Gipiemme Wheels. I needed compinents to put on them, so went about contacting all the suppliers here in SA

 

All it takes is a little bit of effort but it is worth it when the customer is happy

[Grondpad]

Hey Rex, why dont you try Cycle House. Maybe they can help. It not a big shop but Anton always comes to the party (service and price). I have been using them for a while now and I actually drive 45km to them instead of the other 4 LBS's within a 5km radius of my house.

[Weight Weenie]

Give mobile bike technics a shout, he is on the hub, will collect and drop it off for you as well

[RexFuzzle]

It would seem that the problem is that it is a Suntour fork- it is the Axon with remote lockout and is serviceable. Thanks for the advice though.