Why dont you go to another stockist!
That was my point i.e. most recently bad (was good) (in both shops cases) so prefer mail order and i think will only go that route for a while,
However would much prefer to use local suppliers or else eventually they close, and your stuck with Internet only and whilst good not great for everything.
Had no probes with Chain Reaction FAB service and more
Very helpful and great prices with a Matching service IE Great.
Right, my 2pennyworth...
Have ridden with the guys from 2 wheels a number of times at the wyre forest when the wed night fast boys would go out from the duke william.
also ridden with Paul from Race Co over Clent, when Votchy was demo'ing a orange 5. ( both shops wil leave you for dead!!)
Have used 2 wheels a number of times,for accessories like forks , new wheels, brakes , stems etc . ( oh and a bike for my son)
Been in Race co but never brought anything major other than grips and brake pads. Each time I've been in Race Co ( plently of tire kicking visits) Paul was fine to talk to.
Times at 2 wheels, Andy has sorted me out warranty claims on frames brought when I lived miles away at High wycombe and the original LBS from which I brought the bike had stopped dealing with Marin. ( with no issues etc) Race face BB,s swapped after failing with in 6 weeks etc, and given me discounts on stuff which at times have boarded on being fraud!!
This is with me not spending vast amounts of dsh with them either.
Two wheels can be a bit opinionated on kit etc, ie pushing the kit they actually sell ( fair do's, but it's an opinion not the law) but have always provided a top notch service.
As for RD saying, look in the shop doorway, and make your mind up, the shop is stocked way better that my main LBS!! Bit cramped maybe, but hey do you want space or stock??
I'm still waiting for [s]sb local[/s] Paul Tett to make his second post on STW. 😆
Im a Stourbridge local too. I've used Race Co once and he failed to get what i wanted, I've only been in the shop a couple of times since then but just can't/don't want to spend any money there.
I've used Two Wheels loads, you do get the odd bit of BS from Andy but that's him just trying to sell what he's got in, i'm still waiting for them to call me for a seat clamp i ordered about 4-5 weeks ago..TBH where i can i travel to use 18 Bikes in Hope - Sound lads, nice little shop, no BS, plus an excuse to go riding in the Peak.
*Edit*
Just read it back and it sounds a little overly harsh on Two Wheels - Servicing has always been great, and do get a good bit of discount with them too, just don't expect a kiss and a cuddle if you go in on a Saturday afternoon
i'd like professionalism and organisation please Mick, both of which show that a bit of pride and care is taken, two values i'd rather like to be used on a purchase or repair of my bikes. a clean, well organised shop and spannering area reflects this
cant belive how many sbridge riders there are on here!!!!
never brought anything big from either shop ...bits and pieces only...but two wheels have done some wheels for me and was happy enough with that!!
i'd like professionalism and organisation please
I like cheap prices and a warranty serice that really does go beyond the call of duty.
They've sent stuff back for me that has come from other shops and has been hammered to **** without question.
Still If you want to pay over the odds and get no help when you bust stuff at least you'll have a nice display to take your mind off the hole in your pocket. 😉
if your standards are low then i guess you are happy.luckily we can vote with our wallets, paying a fair price for excellent service, you stick with your cheap, untidy retailer 🙂
RD You'd have a fit if you went in to Two Wheels when its raining heavily
serious question RD.
Have you ever been in there and spoken to any of the lads?
They might take the piss a bit but it's only the same as your mates would do.
You do have mates don't you......
Ah maybe that's the problem. 😉
also ridden with Paul from Race Co over Clent, when Votchy was demo'ing a orange 5. ( both shops wil leave you for dead!!)
I have never ridden with Paul, but I struggle to believe he would leave me for dead. Last time I saw him he was dying on his arse, puffing round a very easy 10k XC run. I chatted for a while but soon got sick of being overtaken by fat people.
but soon got sick of being overtaken by fat people.
Is it possible to be overtaken by yourself Tom? 😉
Fighting fit now Stu 😉 Hardcore kickboxing training, gone from 14st 8 to 12st 2, with body fat under 10% 8)
Next?
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It's only taken me 11 months to realise who yous is...Dammit!
* swoons at Barrys buff body* 😳
8) in-cog-neeeeeeeet-o
Ai plus the fact i've been spending less time here due to the inordinate amount of numpties who now post on here, i haven't sussed out who's who
With you there mate.
numpties who now post on here,
Now now Houns don't talk about Buff Barry like that.
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I think you've over done it on the vodka and orange again mate.
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Heh
They're not propper scratchings.
Propper scrachings are made in Tip'n.
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Biro scratchings?
Bloody lesbian.
Your more of a pork puffy type of a guy.
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