99bikes opening another WA store
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99bikes opening another WA store
Postby Mububban » Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:28 pm
Someone suggested previously they are owned by the Evil Empire of some sorts but I can't remember the specifics. So perhaps they aren't that profitable but are being propped up by other arms of the parent company?
Either way, they've got a broad range of Norco and Cube bikes from what I've seen.
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
Postby Tamiya » Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:44 pm
Your guess good as any other outsider's it's a pvt coy so no public reporting.Mububban wrote:This chain seems to be going well despite other stores/chains struggling. After Joondalup's apparent success, they're opening a Belmont store.
Someone suggested previously they are owned by the Evil Empire of some sorts but I can't remember the specifics. So perhaps they aren't that profitable but are being propped up by other arms of the parent company?
Sonny Turner starts bike shoppe whilst Daddy Turner runs Flight Centre... that Flight Centre has "bought into" 99 Bikes suggests there's familial support - whether it's monetary or spiritual assistance, I'm not privy.
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
Postby Ross » Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:49 pm
I went there myself the other week chasing a part/tool, which they didn't have and noted the prices for accessories are mostly more expensive than other LBS' but you can join their "club" for $5 (lifetime membership) and allows a discount on selected parts and I think bikes. If you are a club member and you find a cheaper price (in Australia) they will refund you the difference. Spend over $500 per annum and get a $25 voucher to spend in-store.
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
Postby ValleyForge » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:01 pm
They have significant help running the retail model from the Flight Centre conglomerate. But not financial - just experience is my understanding.Tamiya wrote:Mububban wrote:Sonny Turner starts bike shoppe whilst Daddy Turner runs Flight Centre... that Flight Centre has "bought into" 99 Bikes suggests there's familial support - whether it's monetary or spiritual assistance, I'm not privy.
Certainly the 99Bikes network runs a tight inventory, are very happy to find gear at their other stores and a few stores have a special niche: In Brisbane, the Capalaba store has a strong BMX focus, and Ipswich a strong MTB focus. Otherwise they are quite generic with their range and specials.
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
Postby fat and old » Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:36 pm
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
Postby 10speedsemiracer » Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:34 am
Fair Work Ombudsman now looking at them in detail : http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-22/f ... f/10051474.
Noting the relationship between F/C and 99B, I wonder if there are similar issues at 99Bikes.
I will confess to being less than impressed with the two 99Bikes stores I've been into (ignorant staff, less than responsive service) and think chain stores like this negatively impact the state of bike retailing, detracting from the branded stores and indie LBSs.
So any current or former 99Bikes employees feel like spilling the beans, or reassuring us to the contrary ?
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
Postby Mububban » Wed Aug 22, 2018 5:18 pm
I've been to the Joondalup store a handful of times. One guy was a MTB nut who knew his stuff. Another time I got a new hire who was super keen to help but knew little about cycling or their products.10speedsemiracer wrote: I will confess to being less than impressed with the two 99Bikes stores I've been into (ignorant staff, less than responsive service) and think chain stores like this negatively impact the state of bike retailing, detracting from the branded stores and indie LBSs.
They always seem fairly busy though, but their store also has great visibility from the main street so would get a lot of passing traffic.
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
Postby bris_man » Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:06 am
For purchasing there, they do offer a good range with their brands now, though staff knowledge at the high end is lacking given the rate they chew through and spit their staff out.
Personally though I would generally either shop online (somewhere like bicyclesonline at the mid range end or reid at the low end) if you want value for money, or go to a boutique store for high end and/or if you want the knowledge and experience to guide the purchase.
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
Postby 4xsama » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:36 pm
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
Postby 10speedsemiracer » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:53 pm
Not sure I'd class a 99bikes store as an LBS, my thinking is more indie store that isn't part of a chain. I've got two of these near me, one is a bit shabby with service and knowledge both lacking unless you're an inked-up hardcore downhiller, while the other is excellent with a very tuned-in owner...4xsama wrote:The 99 Bikes near me in Leichhardt has been good to date. Some of the range is lacking but the service has been good. I'd like to support the LBS where I can, particularly when I have a Canyon Inflite so obviously bought online. I'll take it to 99 Bikes to get services when the time comes.
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
Postby 4xsama » Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:24 pm
I was thinking that when I posted. Its not really your typical LBS but they are local and they are a bike shop. Out of interest would you class the Specialised, Giant and Trek offerings in Clarence St, Sydney as LBS worthy?10speedsemiracer wrote:Not sure I'd class a 99bikes store as an LBS, my thinking is more indie store that isn't part of a chain. I've got two of these near me, one is a bit shabby with service and knowledge both lacking unless you're an inked-up hardcore downhiller, while the other is excellent with a very tuned-in owner...4xsama wrote:The 99 Bikes near me in Leichhardt has been good to date. Some of the range is lacking but the service has been good. I'd like to support the LBS where I can, particularly when I have a Canyon Inflite so obviously bought online. I'll take it to 99 Bikes to get services when the time comes.
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Re: 99bikes opening another WA store
Postby 10speedsemiracer » Mon Nov 19, 2018 6:05 pm
An interesting question, and like yourself I was thinking of this as I was typing. I think that if you have a Giant then your local Giant dealer is your relevant LBS, same for Spesh/Trek etc. And that may be the point of differentiation between 99bikes who have no real affiliation, and Giant (who only sell Giants) and similar. Maybe...4xsama wrote:I was thinking that when I posted. Its not really your typical LBS but they are local and they are a bike shop. Out of interest would you class the Specialised, Giant and Trek offerings in Clarence St, Sydney as LBS worthy?10speedsemiracer wrote:Not sure I'd class a 99bikes store as an LBS, my thinking is more indie store that isn't part of a chain. I've got two of these near me, one is a bit shabby with service and knowledge both lacking unless you're an inked-up hardcore downhiller, while the other is excellent with a very tuned-in owner...4xsama wrote:The 99 Bikes near me in Leichhardt has been good to date. Some of the range is lacking but the service has been good. I'd like to support the LBS where I can, particularly when I have a Canyon Inflite so obviously bought online. I'll take it to 99 Bikes to get services when the time comes.
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