Cycle Superstore in Tallaght

blowin3

I spent 4.5k with Cycle superstore and would not recommend them for after sales. Once they have your
money its good night Irene which I have to say is disappointing. But we live and learn !!

gerrowadat

blowin3 wrote: »

I spent 4.5k with Cycle superstore and would not recommend them for after sales. Once they have your
money its good night Irene which I have to say is disappointing. But we live and learn !!

Same, although not quite as much spent. Left me sitting an hour after telling me to come at a particular time, then wouldn't do a fit as they were about to close.

from_atozinc

Can anyone tell me the advantage of buying a "fixie"

I don't know an awful lot about them, but as far as I know

- They have no normal brakes - so kinda dangerous, I think.

- They have no gears - so hardship to cycle up hills and all that.

Is the only advantage that there is feck all maintenance and maybe cheaper ?

joxerjohn

You should check out Cycling Ireland website for cycle Insurance quote. Pretty good value for theft and damage cover particularily for non racers.

Some household policies do cover but you need to be careful and make sure you specify bike as additional item and cehck on the T&Cs of you policy.

endacl

from_atozinc wrote: »

Can anyone tell me the advantage of buying a "fixie"

I don't know an awful lot about them, but as far as I know

- They have no normal brakes - so kinda dangerous, I think.

- They have no gears - so hardship to cycle up hills and all that.

Is the only advantage that there is feck all maintenance and maybe cheaper ?

Advantage? None. Unless you race on a track. And other fixie users will think you're cool. Non fixie users will think you're ...... Well, let's just leave it at that.

Squidgy Black

from_atozinc wrote: »

Can anyone tell me the advantage of buying a "fixie"

I don't know an awful lot about them, but as far as I know

- They have no normal brakes - so kinda dangerous, I think.

- They have no gears - so hardship to cycle up hills and all that.

Is the only advantage that there is feck all maintenance and maybe cheaper ?

1. Majority of the time they do have normal brakes. Most off the peg ones you buy in a store will come with a rear and front brake.
2. Yep, but it improves your pedal stroke and it's a good workout.

Feck all maintenance, cheaper, and they're fun to ride. It's different to riding a geared bike.

endacl wrote: »

Advantage? None. Unless you race on a track. And other fixie users will think you're cool. Non fixie users will think you're ...... Well, let's just leave it at that.

Loads of lads on here are riding fixed gear bikes. You'd be surprised at the amount of people who commute on fixed and single speed bikes.

Captain Havoc

I commute on a single speed, they require no maintenance.