Quick Question - Syd CBD Bike shop
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Quick Question - Syd CBD Bike shop
Postby dreison » Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:15 am
I need to get a couple of tubes, floor pump and some tyre levers today. I work in the Sydney CBD and I just wanted advice to which bike shops would offer somewhat reasonable prices.
I don't need top of the line and I’m happy to pay a bit more for convenience but a some suggestions would make me feel more relaxed about paying top dollar.
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Quick Question - Syd CBD Bike shop
Postby biker jk » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:09 am
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Postby bardygrub » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:30 am
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Re: Quick Question - Syd CBD Bike shop
Postby biker jk » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:38 am
The OP said he needed those things today and from the Sydney CBD.bardygrub wrote:Your computer...wiggle . although bikebug seemed to have some good tyre pricing when i had a look yesterday.
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Postby dreison » Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:42 am
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Postby bardygrub » Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:26 pm
Well excuse mebiker jk wrote:The OP said he needed those things today and from the Sydney CBD.bardygrub wrote:Your computer...wiggle . although bikebug seemed to have some good tyre pricing when i had a look yesterday.
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Postby dreison » Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:41 pm
Service was great, i'll happily go back.
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Postby ZepinAtor » Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:49 pm
Nice to heardreison wrote:Thanks for all the responses - got what I needed from City Bike Depot.
Service was great, i'll happily go back.
A good friend of mine is part owner of City Bike Depot (CBD) so ill make sure he is aware of this positive feedback.
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Postby tk38 » Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:15 pm
Super friendly and they always try to help as much as possible. Took my bike in to clarence to fix a weird knocking sound, and all I remember is them talking about pricing and labor hours to investigate the sound.
Went to CBD, put me on the trainer immediately found the sound. Picked it up in the arvo, fixed for $18... unbelievable service.
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Postby ZepinAtor » Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:44 am
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Postby g-boaf » Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:14 pm
I'm going to try them, I have to get a front wheel trued. Don't mind Clarence however, I've usually got good deals out of them.tk38 wrote:CBD is definitely the best in terms of customer service.
Super friendly and they always try to help as much as possible. Took my bike in to clarence to fix a weird knocking sound, and all I remember is them talking about pricing and labor hours to investigate the sound.
Went to CBD, put me on the trainer immediately found the sound. Picked it up in the arvo, fixed for $18... unbelievable service.
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Postby trailgumby » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:19 pm
Hugh Flower, one of the owners, helped get Trail Care off the ground, which is currently working with Warringah Council in getting volunteer trail maintenance days back and running (had our first two in 5 years towards the end of 2012). Trail Care has also had significant input into the new NPWS cycling policy that is going to result in new trails in Bantry Bay, has assisted with lobbying for the Old Mans Valley mtb park that will officially open near the Hornsby CBD in a few weeks, and is currently working on a MOU with land managers in the Oxford Falls / Red Hill area to get an All-Mountain and Cross Country circuit authorised across the patchwork quilt of tenures.
Their prices are reasonable for a CBD bike shop - better than paying retail + 20% like you do at Clarence St and the Specialized concept store. Their service is excellent and the head mechanic reminds me of Groundskeeper WIllie
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Postby humanbeing » Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:31 pm
+1 They stock Rock 'N Roll Gold and Roeckl glovesgururug wrote:+1 for CBD - top bokes
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Postby black4tress » Wed Aug 28, 2013 3:58 pm
Bloke upstairs in the service department, goes by the name of Joe.......down to earth, friendly and helpful, can't ask for more than that.
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Postby nomadicsoul » Tue Sep 03, 2013 11:03 pm
Must check out CBD Bikes! Thanks 'biker jk'
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Re: Quick Question - Syd CBD Bike shop
Postby frailer5 » Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:46 pm
Au cointreau, I walked into Cell in Stanmore a few years ago, before I got the retro bug; was looking to talk about a new roadie. Only initial enquiry, but.... got shrug/couldn't-care-less treatment from a guy there.
OK, it was near closing time, but still. Some people should not be in the retail interface.
They were Roeckl. Best gloves I've ever had.humanbeing wrote:+1 They stock Rock 'N Roll Gold and Roeckl glovesgururug wrote:+1 for CBD - top bokes
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Postby caneye » Tue Dec 02, 2014 9:39 am
As at 4pm Friday City Bike Depot ceased trading and we signed on liquidators voluntarily.
We had to make the hard decision as to if it was worth reinvesting for the future and the answer was no.
Suppliers have been through and claimed stock owed, all laybys have been refunded and sold bikes picked up.
The remaining stock is on sale Tuesday 10am to fund remaining liabilities.
It has been a really fun 9 years and an opportunity to work and play with a lot of amazing people and friends and to realise a dream.
Although this dream is over I am looking forward to a break and time with our girls, definitely shall get on the bike more.
Thank you to all those who have been a part of CBD over the years and for supporting us, as we hope we supported you.
Look forward to seeing you on Tuesday
Thanks for being part of what was City Bike Depot.
Hugh Flower.
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