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looks good and a great old brand that seems to have died and been resurrected ex-the east.......so using generic open mould' date=' etc... be careful of too much wool over the eyes

 

warranty and service probably better with the Raleigh - my experience anyway
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My understanding is that the Morpho2 is no longer made (as of this year) and they are only this year getting frames from the East in order to keep costs competitive.

 

A guarantee is only worthwhile having if you need it (like Raleighs?). Got the frame used from the importer at a fantastic price so very happy. Guarantee I understand but - how do you service a frame ????

 

Guarantee = You get a replacement.

 

Service = How long will you wait.

 

Raleigh guarantee's all 450+ bike models we do and you will not wait longer than 5 working days till its at your dealer unless we need to import in which case we airfreight.

 

 
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So the wife's bike is now complete. Cost of R11k in total using slightly used and some new parts. I think it is stunning but then I am a bit biased (i am allowed to be - I had to pay for it!!). Put Compact crank on at "hubbers' adviceBig%20smile

 

So if you see a large (that's width not height) guy on a silver and black BMC SL01' date=' and a slim, young, handsome guy (son) on a red and black BMC SSX riding with a lovely petit lady (wife of course!Big%20smile) on a stunning red and black CIOCC - that's us!!!!

 

(it could also mean you are riding a bit slow and need to get a move on !!LOL)

 

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If we riding with you . who cares about "SLOW" check the BIKE BLING
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as long as you happy.......and agree good-looking bike! but service = how quickly will CIOCC get you on a new frame should it crack.....

 

remember a minority of Raleighs cracked......one was mine.....I was immediately placed on the new carbon (including fork and seat post) = service!
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looks good and a great old brand that seems to have died and been resurrected ex-the east.......so using generic open mould' date=' etc... be careful of too much wool over the eyes

 

warranty and service probably better with the Raleigh - my experience anyway
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My understanding is that the Morpho2 is no longer made (as of this year) and they are only this year getting frames from the East in order to keep costs competitive.

 

A guarantee is only worthwhile having if you need it (like Raleighs?). Got the frame used from the importer at a fantastic price so very happy. Guarantee I understand but - how do you service a frame ????

 

Guarantee = You get a replacement.

 

Service = How long will you wait.

 

Raleigh guarantee's all 450+ bike models we do and you will not wait longer than 5 working days till its at your dealer unless we need to import in which case we airfreight.

 

 

 

The point I am trying to make Brandon is that I bought the frame used for R3k (with seatpost & stem) and at the price, condition etc is fantastic. The question of guarantee etc is a mute point and irrelevent to this instance. At the price I paid and after very close inspection and discussions with the importer, I feel that the risk is entirely acceptable. So for R3k I have a frame that is beautiful, Carbon, and my wife is ecstatic about - an absolute bargain in my book and a winner!
racman2007-10-11 04:00:20
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"my wife is ecstatic about"

 

What more could a man want?

 

pity it's only about the bike and not me as well !!LOL
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Something's missing .... Oh yes! Where's the couch?

 

I will not compromise the hub ethics by taking a picture with a couch as she is not a hubber. (also, she was watching and I normally have to sneak the couch pictures when she is not looking)Big%20smile 
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as long as you happy.......and agree good-looking bike! but service = how quickly will CIOCC get you on a new frame should it crack.....

 

remember a minority of Raleighs cracked......one was mine.....I was immediately placed on the new carbon (including fork and seat post) = service!

 

Granted, but as said elsewhere - at the price I have no complaints. Actualy looked at Raleigh's but a) wanted to build up according to specific wish list and b) couldn't get a frame to match this price and condition etc. 
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looks good and a great old brand that seems to have died and been resurrected ex-the east.......so using generic open mould' date=' etc... be careful of too much wool over the eyes

 

warranty and service probably better with the Raleigh - my experience anyway
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My understanding is that the Morpho2 is no longer made (as of this year) and they are only this year getting frames from the East in order to keep costs competitive.

 

A guarantee is only worthwhile having if you need it (like Raleighs?). Got the frame used from the importer at a fantastic price so very happy. Guarantee I understand but - how do you service a frame ????

 

Guarantee = You get a replacement.

 

Service = How long will you wait.

 

Raleigh guarantee's all 450+ bike models we do and you will not wait longer than 5 working days till its at your dealer unless we need to import in which case we airfreight.

 

 

 

The point I am trying to make Brandon is that I bought the frame used for R3k (with seatpost & stem) and at the price, condition etc is fantastic. The question of guarantee etc is a mute point and irrelevent to this instance. At the price I paid and after very close inspection and discussions with the importer, I feel that the risk is entirely acceptable. So for R3k I have a frame that is beautiful, Carbon, and my wife is ecstatic about - an absolute bargain in my book and a winner!

 

Racman, I wish you many happy k's. You are correct its irrelevant.
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Racman,

 

The difference between a raleigh and other brands is that people buy top end raleighs primarilly for the components as oppsed to buying the brand for its durability or excellent workmanship. I know of many poeple that are still fighting for replacement frames. In fact I know too many people that have broken frames. People like you and me not even to mention the Microsoft team. Obviously raleigh has to have a excellent replacement policy and my guess is that they probably have the best replacement policy of all the brands out there, cos they have no choice..

Lets do a survey and see which brand has had the most comebacks due to breakages. I'll put my money on you know who.
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scorpione - put your money where your mouth is and do the survey! me thinks cervelo will come out tops

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Racman' date='

 

The difference between a raleigh and other brands is that people buy top end raleighs primarilly for the components as oppsed to buying the brand for its durability or excellent workmanship. I know of many poeple that are still fighting for replacement frames. In fact I know too many people that have broken frames. People like you and me not even to mention the Microsoft team. Obviously raleigh has to have a excellent replacement policy and my guess is that they probably have the best replacement policy of all the brands out there, cos they have no choice..

Lets do a survey and see which brand has had the most comebacks due to breakages. I'll put my money on you know who.
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Does our success burn your butt?

 

Give me a call if you want stats on the number of open warranty claims at Probike. 083 458 5552.
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"my wife is ecstatic about"

 

What more could a man want?

 

pity it's only about the bike and not me as well !!LOL

 

 

 

now, I will just find ways to make a guy happy that built me a bike like that!Big%20smile
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