Kudos to Giant



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Recently I broke the rear axle on my '01 Giant NRS1. The LBS from which I'd bought the bike dropped
the Giant line and was picked up by a different dealership. I took it there and they said they'd
"see what they could do". They called Giant and they sent a whole new hub (a Shimano XT) to replace
the original one (Formula) because "they had some problems with the Formulas". This highly upgraded
hub was sent free of charge; the LBS only charged to re-spoke the wheel ($20). Mind you this bike is
WAY out of warranty (to the tune of over 2 years) and they really were under no obligation to do
this IMHO - but they did nonetheless.
 
"John Harlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:jyFja.375057$S_4.445901@rwcrnsc53...
| Recently I broke the rear axle on my '01 Giant NRS1. The LBS from which
I'd
| bought the bike dropped the Giant line and was picked up by a different dealership. I took it
| there and they said they'd "see what they could
do".
| They called Giant and they sent a whole new hub (a Shimano XT) to replace the original one
| (Formula) because "they had some problems with the Formulas". This highly upgraded hub was sent
| free of charge; the LBS only charged to re-spoke the wheel ($20). Mind you this bike is WAY out of
| warranty (to the tune of over 2 years) and they really were under no obligation to do this IMHO -
| but they did nonetheless.
|
|
|

Thats one damn fine LBS you got there.

Simon
 
"John Harlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:jyFja.375057$S_4.445901@rwcrnsc53...
> Recently I broke the rear axle on my '01 Giant NRS1. The LBS from which
I'd
> bought the bike dropped the Giant line and was picked up by a different dealership. I took it
> there and they said they'd "see what they could
do".
> They called Giant and they sent a whole new hub (a Shimano XT) to replace the original one
> (Formula) because "they had some problems with the Formulas". This highly upgraded hub was sent
> free of charge; the LBS only charged to re-spoke the wheel ($20). Mind you this bike is WAY out of
> warranty (to the tune of over 2 years) and they really were under no obligation to do this IMHO -
> but they did nonetheless.

Thats a good story. I have always liked Giant. I have an '01 ATX 850, and an '02 AC DS 2. My LBS
will bend over backwards to please me. Minor repairs (cassette replacement and such) they don't even
charge for...Mike
 
> | Recently I broke the rear axle on my '01 Giant NRS1. The LBS from which
> I'd
> | bought the bike dropped the Giant line and was picked up by a different dealership. I took it
> | there and they said they'd "see what they could
> do".
> | They called Giant and they sent a whole new hub (a Shimano XT) to
replace
> | the original one (Formula) because "they had some problems with the Formulas". This highly
> | upgraded hub was sent free of charge; the LBS
only
> | charged to re-spoke the wheel ($20). Mind you this bike is WAY out of warranty (to the tune of
> | over 2 years) and they really were under no obligation to do this IMHO - but they did
> | nonetheless.
> |
> |
> |
>
> Thats one damn fine LBS you got there.

True that - kudos to Rowlett's in Richmond as well.
 
"John Harlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:jyFja.375057$S_4.445901@rwcrnsc53...
> Recently I broke the rear axle on my '01 Giant NRS1. The LBS from which
I'd
> bought the bike dropped the Giant line and was picked up by a different dealership. I took it
> there and they said they'd "see what they could
do".
> They called Giant and they sent a whole new hub (a Shimano XT) to replace the original one
> (Formula) because "they had some problems with the Formulas". This highly upgraded hub was sent
> free of charge; the LBS only charged to re-spoke the wheel ($20). Mind you this bike is WAY out of
> warranty (to the tune of over 2 years) and they really were under no obligation to do this IMHO -
> but they did nonetheless.
>
>
>

I'm having a MORE group ride tomorrow at Pocahontas SP at 1pm if you want to test out the new wheel.

Mike
 
"John Harlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:jyFja.375057$S_4.445901@rwcrnsc53...
> Recently I broke the rear axle on my '01 Giant NRS1. The LBS from which
I'd
> bought the bike dropped the Giant line and was picked up by a different dealership. I took it
> there and they said they'd "see what they could
do".
> They called Giant and they sent a whole new hub (a Shimano XT) to replace the original one
> (Formula) because "they had some problems with the Formulas". This highly upgraded hub was sent
> free of charge; the LBS only charged to re-spoke the wheel ($20). Mind you this bike is WAY out of
> warranty (to the tune of over 2 years) and they really were under no obligation to do this IMHO -
> but they did nonetheless.

My rear disk fell off the bike a few rides into it. I was not really sure it would be a
covered issue.

My LBS clled Giant. They were instructed to give me a brand new wheel, tire, disc.... They pulled
one off new bike and off I went.

I actually talked to my Giant rep. He wore a suit, and took bikes and parts VERY seriously. He was
excited and animated.. about everything that had to do with his job and riding.

darsh
 
> I'm having a MORE group ride tomorrow at Pocahontas SP at 1pm if you want
to
> test out the new wheel.

The GF and I had actually planned on going there, but probably later in the afternoon. Gonna
practice some grass strip landings in the AM; should be done around noon or 1:00. Since Chesterfield
airport is just down the road, I'll take the bike with me. Do you have a cell phone?

If not, we're just going to ride all 3 trails; hopefully I'll see you out there.
 
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