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  • 04-05-2020 4:15pm
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    average_runner
    Registered Users Posts: 12,851 ✭✭✭✭


    Are they ok to order a bike from. Looking at one for the wife


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    Awful_Bliss
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭Awful_Bliss


    Wouldn't go near them. I bought a bike from them a few years ago. I only had it a week and there was a problem with the gears on the bike. I brought it back to them. Shop assistant said there were no mechanics in that day. I asked if I could get a new bike and he said (without giving a fluck), "we don't exchange second hand bikes". I'd go for a shop like Penny Farthing or Wolfe Cycles in Kimmage.


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    bazermc
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    Never buy a bike from a place that also sells buggies and car seats.


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    rodneyTrotter.
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    Don’t go near them, they did a horrific repair on one of my bikes in the north Dublin county branch,
    Had to get it sorted afterwards elsewhere . You live and learn .


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    Hurrache
    Registered Users Posts: 10,230 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    Cycle Superstore are still doing deliveries within a reasonable time, and there's not a lot of putting to put together when they get them to you. Pedals and handle bars to be fastened on is about it.


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    Euro Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭Euro Fred


    The lads in the Long Mile are great, the mechanic is outstanding.

    I'm thinking of getting a Scott Addict from them when they open back up.


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    Euro Fred wrote: »
    The lads in the Long Mile are great, the mechanic is outstanding.

    I'm thinking of getting a Scott Addict from them when they open back up.

    The 2020 models are very easy on the eye.


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    average_runner
    Registered Users Posts: 12,851 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Euro Fred wrote: »
    The lads in the Long Mile are great, the mechanic is outstanding.

    I'm thinking of getting a Scott Addict from them when they open back up.

    Given our location it would come from there I say. So ok to order?


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    T-Maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    Many years ago I was ready to pull the trigger on a new Scott. I noticed there was some (cosmetic) damage to the saddle, bar tape, and top tube but as I was eager on the bike I tried to negotiate some discount. The salesman shrugged if off and said it doesn't matter as the bike would pick up those kind of scars from normal use in any case.

    It was a EUR1200 bike IIRC - I wasn't looking for hundreds in discount but why would you pay full price for something that is obviously not in perfect condition?

    I ended up buying elsewhere and never sat foot in that shop again.


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    fat bloke
    Registered Users Posts: 5,861 ✭✭✭fat bloke


    Deleted User wrote: »
    The 2020 models are very easy on the eye.

    Are they? I've only ever been unimpressed by Scotts. Premium pricing for very standard looking builds, boring paintjobs and low rent specifiications.

    I haven't seen their 2020 bikes in real life, but they do look good on the site alright. A mate has their top spec Foil which is lovely, and so it bloody should be for 12 grand.

    Having said that, I was looking for a runabout for my own daughter and their entry level mtb looks pretty good for 399 (Eurocycles).


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    Euro Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭Euro Fred


    average_runner wrote: »
    Given our location it would come from there I say. So ok to order?

    I got my Felt from there a few years ago and brought it there for servicing ever since.

    The lads on the floor were always really nice but the mechanic was awesome which is why I'll go back.

    Looking at the other posts they all reference a bad experience but all were years ago and they do have a few branches.

    I can only comment on the Long Mile Road branch, which is great.


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    byrnem31
    Registered Users Posts: 876 ✭✭✭byrnem31


    Awful_Bliss wrote: »
    Wouldn't go near them. I bought a bike from them a few years ago. I only had it a week and there was a problem with the gears on the bike. I brought it back to them. Shop assistant said there were no mechanics in that day. I asked if I could get a new bike and he said (without giving a fluck), "we don't exchange second hand bikes". I'd go for a shop like Penny Farthing or Wolfe Cycles in Kimmage.


    I'll second penny farthing. Them lads know their stuff and are sound to deal with. They are open for business. I have a defy advanced 2 2020 on order with them. Bought 3 bikes off them last year.

    I bought a bike off eurocycles few years back. They gave me a card with a date and time for its first free service. On the day it was due the service, i cycled over from rathfarnham to get the service done. They told me they couldn't do it as they were too busy. Gave me another date and time and never even got an apology.

    When I brought the bike back the second time on the date for the service, I asked them could they stick a rear rack on. No they told me, they didn't have the time. I thought they would have considering they wasted my time initially. I promised myself to never set foot in the shop again.


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