Good service in Dublin?

Steve5

I was in Madison in Wisconsin and bought a Trek 1.5 in a bike shop called Machinery row. I couldnt believe the level of service and specialised advice I got and to be honest I was only buying an entry level racer.

There isnt anywhere in Dublin that has come close yet, I think that it is time that they took the finger out. Maybe a bit more competition is what they need.

kona

Steve5 wrote: »

I was in Madison in Wisconsin and bought a Trek 1.5 in a bike shop called Machinery row. I couldnt believe the level of service and specialised advice I got and to be honest I was only buying an entry level racer.

There isnt anywhere in Dublin that has come close yet, I think that it is time that they took the finger out. Maybe a bit more competition is what they need.

Hi steve, I have worked in bike shops here and in canada, I have to say I agree 100% with you. Bike shops in Ireland are quite poor in comparison.
But its not the competition thats needed, its a regulation and training and better attitude.
In US and canada, your mechanics have to go to "bike college" here they are thought EVERYTHING. I couldnt believe the level of knowledge of some of the guys, they really knew their stuff.
In Ireland this doesnt exist, you can get a job as a mechanic if you are familiar with assembling a bike to a fairly amature level. You learn the rest as you go.
Also I noticed people in the US and Canada, they buy good bikes, over here most customers buy the cheapest piece of crap we can find.

Unfortunatley We are way behind, and I really doubt that you will find a shop up to the standard of a US bike shop.

What work do you need done? and what specialized advice do you need, some(not all) of the posters here know more than most bike shops IMO.

Acoustic

Steve5 wrote: »

I was in Madison in Wisconsin and bought a Trek 1.5 in a bike shop called Machinery row. I couldnt believe the level of service and specialised advice I got and to be honest I was only buying an entry level racer.

There isnt anywhere in Dublin that has come close yet, I think that it is time that they took the finger out. Maybe a bit more competition is what they need.

derek humphries in humphries cycles is one of the best mechanics out there , others on here would vouch for him

ROK ON

@ Acoustic. Are you related to this Derek Humphries. If you are I believe that is is only fair that you mention that in your previous post please.

Poncherello

who cares if he is related or not

They do a great service in that shop but a little annoying they dont take cards

RobFowl

Ritches Swords
Hugh Devllin's Balbriggan (ask for Colm Cassidy)
Quay cycles drogheda
Humphries

All I can vouch for

blorg

I think he is related- the son of the owner. I believe Humphries are a good reputable shop, probably willing to lend a pump, Acoustic posts good advice here and we all love our fathers but sometimes it gets a bit much TBH.

As to service I will throw in Joe Daly's Dundrum which many other forum users will swear by.

Trojan

blorg wrote: »

I think he she is related- the son daughter of the owner.

Or so I believe.

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I've had decent repair service in several shops, including:

• Cyclelogical (Pro: really know their stuff, great work. Con: 2 weeks waiting period because the workshop was too busy),
• Cycleways (Pro: immediate service, good job. Con: expensive, recommended the wrong part),
• Little Sport (Pro: immediate service, friendly folks/family shop, inexpensive. Con: cut off my broken mudguard for my own good after I told them it was ok as is, and I needed the bit they cut off - that cost me a new set and I'm still annoyed about it),
• City Cycles (Pro: immediate service. Con: keep the repairs outside as someone mentioned, don't seem to be gearheads).

I usually balance up how quick I need something vs cost vs how good a job I need done and pick from one of the above then (if I can't do it myself).

McCruiskeen

I often get the impression that they are doing me an immense favour by fixing my bike for me (although I am their customer). Although the folks in Little Sport are just darling.

Mr. Skeffington

Try this chap, I hear he is very good :
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055611674

Mr. Skeffington

Have to mention that Derek Humphries is an excellent mechanic, Acoustic is spot on. Derek can repair bikes with his eyes closed, one of the best.