Bike Forums - Manufacturer, Retailer, and Consumer FeedbackAs a manufacturer or retailer, do you want opinions and feedback on your products or services? Members, do you have an open letter to publish? Here's a place for both sides of the industry to communicate.Performance Bicycle shipping to Canada - Heads UP!- September 17, 2008 I love Performance Bicycle. As a Canadian though, I was caught unaware of their exorbiant brokerage fees charged by FedEx. As an example, FedEx charges $28 to broker a $100 order. This brings a $100 order to around $160 after shipping, tariffs and the darn BROKERAGE FEE. I talked to the nice...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466730&goto=newpost Props To Velo Orange- September 17, 2008 Velo Orange comes through again. I ordered these shiny, high-polished Sun rims from Velo Orange on Sept 14. They were delivered today, Sept. 17. No fuss, no muss, no excuses, no crap, just good quality merchandise delivered promptly. I plan on using these rims in place of the other rims...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466667&goto=newpost Wholesale sports shoes- September 16, 2008 wholesale 2004,2005,2006,2007,max180,max360,PLUS TN AIR FORCE ONE, JORDAN1-23 ,Jordan kids,spiz ikes ,Retro ,B'Loyal,Basketball shoes,football shoes ,PUMA and TIMBERLAND ,ADIDAS,D&G,converse,GUCCI,woman top boots ,UGG,VERSACE,BOSS,ARMANI SHOES,GUCCI BAGS ,PRADA , sandals,slippers, ...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466198&goto=newpost Jenson - Two thumbs way up- September 15, 2008 I ordered a brake kit that Jenson had on special. It was supposed to include a new front and rear derailleur as well. When I received it the box was missing the rear derailleur. I called there customer service line, and spoke with a very kind hippy. Well, I can't verify that he was a hippy,...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=465752&goto=newpost Bike Stuff Retailers I Like- September 14, 2008 I've spent the last few days ranting against certain retailers, so it's only fair to list the retailers that I've had good experiences with. In no particular order: Colorado Cyclist -- I got some fantastically good deals from these folks on some really high end stuff. Arkel -- ...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=465567&goto=newpost JN Sunsports- September 11, 2008 They're a small internet and ebay retailer that sells shorts, bibs, arm knee leg warmers, and shoe covers. I paid $20 for bib shorts, $5 for shipping. Arrived within 3 business days. Quality material, and true to size. The chamois is large and thin... only complaint, but a minor one...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=464397&goto=newpost Every Bicycle Tire = Sleazy Internet Thieves- September 10, 2008 If anyone contacts the mods complaining about this thread, I can document every claim that I make. -------------------------- I ordered a Velocity Synergy rim from "Every Bicycle Tire", an internet retailer, on August 14, 2008. I paid in full with PayPal using money that I had in my PayPal...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=463916&goto=newpost Glory Cycles-not so hot- September 8, 2008 I hate to have to do this, but... Ordered a shorter 80 mm stem 629 to install on my road bike for a double century charity ride 96. There was NO indication on my order that the item was not in stock. I figured 2 months is plenty of time to sort it all out. Received notification that stem...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=462971&goto=newpost Keen sandals...!- September 2, 2008 For all my adult life i have taken a shoe size 8 u.k,and have never had any problems........!Until i bought a pair of keen h2 newport sandals,and a pair of keen copper canyon sandals off e bay u.k size 8..!neither of them are the correct fit...!!!!!!!!!!!I have since become aware that that you are...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=460906&goto=newpost Excellent customer service I received from FSA- September 1, 2008 I posted a similar thread in 50+ but I think it fits better here. I had been having problems with a slight squeekclick from my FSA crank for a while. I would retorque it and it would be better for a while and then do it again. I called FSA and was totally impressed by how knowledgeable and helpful...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=460630&goto=newpost |