Stay well clear

lycradublin

Lads gave my bike to a certan mobile so called bike mechanic what a complete clown of a man , tryed to sting me with a big bill 700 plus for parts etc , hada feeling something wasnt rite with him , so i gave my bike to a well known cycle store and they had no problem finding parts and were half the price ,so stay clear of arseholes like him just go to the proper cycling stores

kirk.

Was he driving a hiace?

lycradublin

No transit

Seth Brundle

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058305431/stay-well-clear

Have you a breakdown of the costs (which I assume was a quote)?

lycradublin

I do indeed but whats d point ?? The stupid **** thought id pay any price get my bike fixed , im no fool myself ,

lycradublin

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cletus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120865032#Comment_120865032

Mostly because a good few of the regular posters here (myself included) would be interested to see exactly how much was being charged, and for what.

magicbastarder

mod note - i've removed info which could potentially identify this business. on the rare occasion we allow posters to slate a named or otherwise identifiable business, it's from a well established and trusted poster, and that's not the case here.

CramCycle

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120865172#Comment_120865172

100%, alot of people think bike repairs should be done at cost, possibly a fault of shops doing it like that for years. Without a break down in costs it is hard to say whether it was reasonable, a little pricey or well out of line.

Wishbone Ash

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058305431/stay-well-clear

Did the 'well known cycle store' quote you for supplying the parts only or was it to supply and fit? There's a huge difference.

lycradublin

Supply and fit from cycling store

Seth Brundle

So still no details on the alleged costs from the mobile mechanic?

Given your post history, I'm not surprised!

CramCycle

Mod Voice: OP, put the prices up or the thread gets deleted, you haven't named the business but I know 2 that operate as mobile mechanics and no point ruining loads of businesses for your one, so far unsubstantiated, annoyance.

Regards

mr spuckler

As a counterpoint I used a mobile mechanic in Dublin 5 last year and had a good experience. I didn't get him to do my good bikes at the time as I wanted to see how he went with the commuter and kids bikes first but have recommended him to others since. Such convenience to have him to do the work at the house rather than having to drive to the bike shop with a load of bikes and very well priced too.

CramCycle

MOD VOICE: It has been a few days without response, thread closed unless i get a PM