Having read all the posts on this forum (I've just found the site and appreciate the info contained in it) I am wondering whether anyone has anything positive to say about Bikes2udirect. Their prices are so much better than all other sites/shops it seems a shame if potential customers are being scared off by the comments on this forum. A balanced appreciation would help everyone, especially if they are on a tight budget. http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7357,7357#msg-7357 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:32:31 +0100 Phorum 5.2.7 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7357,7362#msg-7362 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7357,7362#msg-7362
Thanks for your advice.]]> VenturerDave The WhyCycle Forum Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:06:00 +0000 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7357,7361#msg-7361 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7357,7361#msg-7361
From looking at the Bikes2udirect web site it appears that they are selling bicycles on to the customer without setting them up first. The customer receives the bicycle in a box in the same way a bicycle shop would receive it. The customer is then required to build the bicycle. This is why they can offer cheaper prices. Are you confident of your skills in building a bicycle so it is safe and comfortable to ride?]]> nicm The WhyCycle Forum Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:02:06 +0000 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7357,7359#msg-7359 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7357,7359#msg-7359 Dave Rolfe The WhyCycle Forum Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:54:07 +0000 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7357,7358#msg-7358 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7357,7358#msg-7358 I (as a retailer) find that these cheap bikes, (which customers bring in as they can't assemble them properly), take me at least twice as long to get the gears/brakes working at all as it does on recognised brands. One recently took two and a half hours to prepare it was so bad.
What value would you put on knowing that-
The bike has been assembled correctly amd is in a road-worthy condition.
There is the facility for a free check over after 4-6 weeks use.
Any problems which occur in the warranty period can be sorted locally.]]> cotterpin The WhyCycle Forum Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:13:46 +0000 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7357,7357#msg-7357 http://www.whycycle.co.uk/whycycle_forum/read.php?1,7357,7357#msg-7357 A balanced appreciation would help everyone, especially if they are on a tight budget.]]> Dave Rolfe The WhyCycle Forum Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:40:55 +0000