Independent bike stores you recommend
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Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Mububban » Fri Sep 23, 2016 9:27 pm
I've just got hooked on road bikes myself, plus my kids are primary school aged so over the years they'll be needing stuff too.
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby NASHIE » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:42 am
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Mububban » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:56 am
- BikeForce Subiaco have gone beyond the call for me a couple of times over the years.
- I found a good deal at BB Cycles Mount Hawthorn on bikexchange.com.au a few years ago.
- Blazing Saddles Doubleview has helpful friendly staff.
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Baalzamon » Sun Sep 25, 2016 12:50 pm
BikeForce Subiaco is gone now and BikeBug have replaced them.Mububban wrote:So far, an acquaintance has recommended these stores:
- BikeForce Subiaco have gone beyond the call for me a couple of times over the years.
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby jaseyjase » Sun Sep 25, 2016 12:51 pm
Recently went into Malaga Cycles to get my lefty fork removed, they knocked out the steerer tube and removed the fork in a few minutes and sent me on my way, no charge nothing. Admittedly its not a big job, but they couldve easily charged $10-$15. And this is the first time ive ever asked them to do anything, so big thumbs up to them.
Elites good, have had some work done with them, ie removing/installing bb30 adapters etc, truing wheels etc.
Dont think Elite do much kids stuff, but Bikeforce Balcatta and Malaga Cycles do
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby hooman » Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:00 am
Name change only. Same people, same great service and now an even better range of products at much better prices.Baalzamon wrote:BikeForce Subiaco is gone now and BikeBug have replaced them.Mububban wrote:So far, an acquaintance has recommended these stores:
- BikeForce Subiaco have gone beyond the call for me a couple of times over the years.
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Hugor » Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:00 am
They are the c r c of Oz and will damage the industry in the long run.
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Rex » Thu Sep 29, 2016 6:12 pm
and for SOR there is Georges Bike Shop in Willeton
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Postby CycleSnail » Sat Oct 01, 2016 7:31 pm
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Bent Bamboo » Sun Oct 02, 2016 3:24 am
The name does sound a little elitist but they definitely are not. So the 'upper end' comment is not quite fair. From personal experience, they will happily work on a wide range of bikes.
I have used them a lot in the past - they were my preferred LBS after trying out several - but I do most of my own work now days)
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Postby CycleSnail » Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:42 am
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Mediocratus » Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:03 pm
+1 They are good guys.Rex wrote:
and for SOR there is Georges Bike Shop in Willeton
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby dmwill » Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:01 pm
Being open until 7pm week nights is pretty convenient for passing by after work, etc.
I was pretty stoked when I walked in at 6pm on a Friday evening and they were happy to press a new bottom bracket into a frame for me on the spot!
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby jamesh » Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:41 pm
Looks like their website's WordPress install has been hacked. It serves up a blob of obfuscated JavaScript that sends you to some unrelated advertising website the first time you visit it. I guess it is a good thing they aren't selling anything via the web.CycleSnail wrote:There is cycles bespoke in Bayswater. More uppper end stuff
http://cyclesbespoke.com/products/
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Bent Bamboo » Sat Oct 08, 2016 12:59 am
Even though a bit out my way i have chosen to go back there several times due to good honest fair priced service
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Thoglette » Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:07 am
"People are worthy of respect, ideas are not." Peter Ellerton, UQ
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Parker » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:14 pm
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby roller » Sat Oct 15, 2016 11:03 am
+1dmwill wrote:+1 for Cycles Bespoke.
Being open until 7pm week nights is pretty convenient for passing by after work, etc.
I was pretty stoked when I walked in at 6pm on a Friday evening and they were happy to press a new bottom bracket into a frame for me on the spot!
I won't take my bike anywhere else, chris is really passionate about bikes (and different sorts of bikes) and the services they do are top notch.
(that's not to say i haven't had good service elsewhere, elite racing in northbridge for example, but bespoke is close to home for me and having been going there for a while i get on well with the guys down there).
Their website is in the process of being updated - new closing time is 530 weekdays (2pm saturday) - their instagram feed is the best place for updates - and nice pictures of new bike gear.
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Mububban » Sun Oct 16, 2016 1:15 pm
I think I'll give their Saturday morning group ride a go as it's not far from me. Had a look through the shop window today (closed as it was Sunday) and looks like some nice gear in there.CXCommuter wrote:Malaga Cycles for me- known them (Jason) for over 17 years (although I am back in Sydney now).
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
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Re: Independent bike stores you recommend
Postby Ant_S » Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:12 pm
The Bike Force chains have broken up, leaving only a couple of stores under the old management. It seems the breakaway stores can keep the signage/branding for a while but are gradually changing over to their own names etc.
Really helpful guys, always attending to the odds & ends I come up with on my single speeds. I've never bought a bike from them, just always go there for parts installation, mechanical work, advice etc. I have bought some parts there, but usually I buy online and get them to install for me. Lots of things like fixing punctures or buying tubes as well over the last couple of years! Happy I can give them anything from carbon roadie to retro racer or fixie to sort out & they get it done in quick time
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