Indecision

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Originally Posted by 64Paramount [IMG]/img/forum/go_quote.gif[/IMG]

And how many bikes have you yourself purchased from Bikes Direct?

I haven't, nor said I did, that's why I'm not slandering BD because I haven't had any experience with them good or bad. However, if you're on other forums like I am you can check BD bike reviews, you can do a search for BD among the forums and read about the positives or negatives which I've done both. And complaints are extremely rare.

There has only been two legit complaints I've read about where components broke and BD handle the warranty problem quickly and hassle free; there were also two problems that were not legit, one guy was [censored] because his bike came with a different wheelset then the bike specs said, but in those specs it also said wheelsets are subject to change according to the manufacture, but what was odd was the buyer got a better wheelset and he was complaining about it! The other was a guy broke his drop out from what appeared to be from something hitting the bike from what other forum members could tell, but the poster swore up and down he hadn't, BD requested the bike to be sent back to have them look at it after initially declining because they too thought it was accident. BD ended up replacing the frame so that their reputation still looked good on the forums. BD actually got on Road Bike Review and posted pics of the bike to see what people thought of the damage, it was overwhelming that everyone thought it was an accident, a few thought that maybe the derailleur failed causing the dropout to break. So that replacement took longer then the buyer/poster wanted and he got a bit [censored], but in the end he got a new frame.

I personally know a guy who bought a BD Motobecane TI road bike and he hasn't had any issues with it so he hasn't had to use their customer service, but he does love the bike more then any other bike he's ever owned. You can also check the reviews on other forums and find out what a specific BD bike is all about before you buy.

If your not using the internet to check reviews on high dollar purchases...well, that's your problem. It's a valuable resource that I use all the time even for smaller purchases regardless if it's related to bikes or not.

Daveroo is not being slanderous of Bikes Direct, he's being informative, although I think his words could be somewhat better chosen regarding BD's service. Specifically, BD doesn't do service. They don't do fits, either. But they will take returns and replace defective parts.

Although I've never bought a BD bike, I've assembled and serviced plenty, and overall I have to say they have a good product for the money. My caveats are, some of the frame designs and geometries are dated and the finish isn't as pretty, some of the ergonomic components such as handlebars and saddles are dated, and components like wheels are often skimped on. Also, most of my customers with BD bikes could have used the next smaller size frame.

Slanderous? No.

I said what I said, I stand by it, end of my conversation in regards to that.

We all have our passions when it comes to cycling..... [as well as bicycles and often the politics and activity's around and about cycling]. We can't all always agree on everything. I personally appreciate the love of the sport and for bicycles, each of us share.

It is sad [and wrong] when a forum member uses unkind words in a post directed at another poster. It was a crappy word to use... but in the grand scheme of life... NOT a big whoop. No one should be holding a grudge, no harm has been done. In the words [to live by] of the famous philosopher [Rodney King] "Can't we all just get along".

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How about that: you keep spamming us regarding that site. I hope they pay you well.

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