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- 25 Sep 2016, 2:40pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: is it usual...to pay prior to testing bicycle
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3928
Re: is it usual...to pay prior to testing bicycle
having had more than one bike stolen by someone wanting a test ride we now insist on a card swipe for the full value of the bike(as per our insurance policy) or we send a member of staff along on the test ride.
- 4 Nov 2015, 4:20pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Buying a Brompton - any bargain opportunities ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5965
Re: Buying a Brompton - any bargain opportunities ?
Brompton will be pushing 2016 bikes into stores now.Its not been a brilliant year for bike sales so far so if you decide which Brompton you want and ring round a few dealers you may find they have a 2015 or earlier Brompton they want to get rid of cheap.
- 4 Nov 2015, 4:18pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Replacement hoods
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1863
- 23 Sep 2015, 4:18pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: How Long Till the Graphene Bicycle?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 2212
Re: How Long Till the Graphene Bicycle?
I suspect 3 d printing will have a bigger impact......
- 23 Sep 2015, 4:13pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Calais dock area
- Replies: 3
- Views: 519
Re: Calais dock area
I've been over to Calais by van a few times this summer and not had a problem.To address the issue of the migrants the approach to the ferry port is now pretty much fenced off with a large police presence at least at the times I have been.(My last trip was on Monday of this week)I think the issue with the striking ferry workers is now over.
- 23 Sep 2015, 4:05pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: What's the mark up on new bikes?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2487
Re: What's the mark up on new bikes?
karlt wrote:TrekMad wrote:Dawes are certainly poor about managing transitions, eBay is full of them at quite amazing discounts.
I'm not surprised. Mild cheddar is really cheap in bulk and you can make quite a few derailleur hangers out of a kilo.
Just what cheese are you on???
- 23 Sep 2015, 3:54pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: What's the mark up on new bikes?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2487
Re: What's the mark up on new bikes?
Well the answer is it all depends where in the supply chain you look.
In simple terms a bike manufacturer will have profit margins as will a distributor (where one is involved)as will the retailer.(Retail margins will vary considerably bewtween for example on line and bricks and mortar,lbs and chain etc etc.)
All will have differing levels of profit margin both gross and net.
In simple terms a bike manufacturer will have profit margins as will a distributor (where one is involved)as will the retailer.(Retail margins will vary considerably bewtween for example on line and bricks and mortar,lbs and chain etc etc.)
All will have differing levels of profit margin both gross and net.
- 26 Jul 2015, 5:37pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Is My Local Bike Shop Ripping Me Off?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 8208
Re: Is My Local Bike Shop Ripping Me Off?
The likes of Wiggle are buying in bulk from Shimano or a bike manufacturer who has surplus stock to move on.You may find that the part altho genuine comes in a plastic bag an indication that it has come from a bike manufacturer who is shifting surplus stock.An LBS will not get access to these deals and frequently as has been mentioned elsewhere cannot buy at trade and match the retail prices of the likes of Wiggle.
- 26 Jul 2015, 5:28pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: High end counterfeits
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1901
Re: High end counterfeits
have seen examples of these built in glass fibre.The gpeople involved thought they had got a bargain buy but if it so cheap you have to ask yourself the question why.
- 20 May 2015, 3:30pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Have I been ripped off?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4049
Re: Have I been ripped off?
I haven't read thru all the replies so please bear with me if I am repeating points made earlier in this string.
The store should have told you what work they expected to undertake on the bike and the likely cost and sought your agreement to this before starting work on the bike.
If they then started work and found additional work that needed doing they should have spoken to you and agreed the work and price before doing that work.
That way you would have known at least an indicative cost for the work and parts and could have agreed the quality/cost of the parts to be fitted.
They should also make you aware of the likely time it will take them to complete the work (assuming they don't unearth any unforseen issues)
Most local stores want repeat business so it is in their interests to ensure the customer is satisfied with the work done and the price charged.
The store should have told you what work they expected to undertake on the bike and the likely cost and sought your agreement to this before starting work on the bike.
If they then started work and found additional work that needed doing they should have spoken to you and agreed the work and price before doing that work.
That way you would have known at least an indicative cost for the work and parts and could have agreed the quality/cost of the parts to be fitted.
They should also make you aware of the likely time it will take them to complete the work (assuming they don't unearth any unforseen issues)
Most local stores want repeat business so it is in their interests to ensure the customer is satisfied with the work done and the price charged.
- 29 Apr 2015, 7:28am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: How fussy about scratches and dinks in shop?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2246
Re: How fussy about scratches and dinks in shop?
An area where it is difficult to avoid some marking is dropouts.As soon as an axle is tightened you will inevitably mark the drop out and may lose some paint.There is no getting away from this with painted drop outs.I would therefore not pursue this issue with a shop assuming the damage is not excessive.
Elsewhere on a bike it should be in showroom condition otherwise you might reasonably either decline the purchase or ask for a discount or ask for the damage to be made good(as with the bar tape).
Elsewhere on a bike it should be in showroom condition otherwise you might reasonably either decline the purchase or ask for a discount or ask for the damage to be made good(as with the bar tape).
- 19 Dec 2014, 2:38pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: trek madone stolen or not
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2261
Re: trek madone stolen or not
If the frame is relatively new it should be traceable through the bar code on the frame. This assumes the original dealer recorded this number along with the purchasers details at the time of the sale Of course if it has been sold on by the original owner things could get a little more difficult.
- 12 Dec 2013, 2:56pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Suitable glue-Carbon fibre BB sleeve
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12501
Re: Suitable glue-Carbon fibre BB sleeve
contact Trek for advice on what to use. Contact details are on their web site.
- 20 Jun 2013, 12:30pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: How do I obtain a secondhand brompton?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1649
Re: How do I obtain a secondhand brompton?
any local Brompton dealer should have a demo bike which they will dispose of at a discounted price.
Ask them and they may put your name against the bike
Ask them and they may put your name against the bike