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Shop is refusing to refund bicycle?

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  • #62
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    OK we've had hills, rain, ice, and drivers. Is the poster looking to hit all the bingo card spots?


  • #63
    Physicskid9
    Site Banned Posts: 109 ✭✭Physicskid9


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I doubt that the distance was different before you bought the bike. You knew the distance before you bought the bike

    I thought it would be easier tbh. I'm quite heavy but I often see people a lot older than me cycling no problem but now I realise they probably have ultra light carbon bikes or even electrical bikes.


  • #64
    dmc17
    Registered Users Posts: 3,723 ✭✭✭dmc17


    Kimbot wrote: »
    Physicskid9..... when did you purchase the bike??

    1972


  • #65
    Physicskid9
    Site Banned Posts: 109 ✭✭Physicskid9


    secman wrote: »
    On a very serious note, whilst you may think at this juncture 12km is exhausting, it truly is not, once you stick to it, in time as you get fitter, you will wonder why you ever thought it was exhausting. You will feel a lot better and will get enjoyment from it. You may even catch the bug and use it for other than commuting. You may even upgrade to a snazzy carbon jobbie.
    You really haven't given this any time at all, take a step back , deep breath.... forget you ever started this thread and give it a proper go.
    I am probably twice your age and i wouldn't bother getting on the bike for anything under 30 to 40km, waste of a shower. I'm hitting 64 this year.

    Well fair play but I don't have time to spend hours cycling in my free time tbh. You obviously enjoy cycling and that's great but it's not comparable to my situation.


  • #66
    Physicskid9
    Site Banned Posts: 109 ✭✭Physicskid9


    Kimbot wrote: »
    Physicskid9..... when did you purchase the bike??

    Just before Christmas


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  • #67
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    I thought it would be easier tbh. I'm quite heavy but I often see people a lot older than me cycling no problem but now I realise they probably have ultra light carbon bikes or even electrical bikes.

    Or they're fitter than you (because they cycle). I was 22st and cycling to work in Dublin and it was a great way to recover from injury.


    I only wish that I were able to cycle to work, now.


  • #68
    fenris
    Registered Users Posts: 3,078 ✭✭✭fenris


    Some busy trolling there for the literal first couple of hours on your new account!
    Have a look at the other posts on that profile, a good spread of topics across a few forums.

    I am just waiting for the Sir Michael style "My uncle rode a bicycle once, but it wasn't actually a bicycle...."


  • #69
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,416 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    Well fair play but I don't have time to spend hours cycling in my free time tbh. You obviously enjoy cycling and that's great but it's not comparable to my situation.

    You dont have to spend hours cycling, use it to go to the shop 5 mins down the road. The more you use it the easier it gets.


  • #70
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    fenris wrote: »
    Some busy trolling there for the literal first couple of hours on your new account!
    Have a look at the other posts on that profile, a good spread of topics across a few forums.

    I am just waiting for the Sir Michael style "My uncle rode a bicycle once, but it wasn't actually a bicycle...."

    Indeed.


  • #71
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,749 ✭✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    It ends up being a 12k commute every day and I find I'm exhausted by the time I get to work, not to mention the cold and rain. I just don't think it's practical in this country and there are no amenities for cyclists.

    If you are exhausted by the time you cycle 6km to work in the morning I really think you should keep the bike and try to get a bit fitter!!!


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  • #72
    Paul_Mc1988
    Registered Users Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Paul_Mc1988


    If your exhausted cycling 6 kilometres in 50 minutes you have far bigger issues than losing a few quid on a bike....

    Anyway I'll offer €500 for the bike :D


  • #73
    Physicskid9
    Site Banned Posts: 109 ✭✭Physicskid9


    I will give the cycling a go for awhile now as it looks like I won't have a choice.


  • #74
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,367 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    I thought it would be easier tbh. I'm quite heavy but I often see people a lot older than me cycling no problem but now I realise they probably have ultra light carbon bikes or even electrical bikes.

    Or they probably started out just like you and stuck at it.

    The shop won't refund you for the bike that's the end of that idea. The options you now have are to actually use it for the purpose intended (it will get easier and you will get fitter/slimmer) or sell it privately at a loss although second hand bikes are selling at a premium at the minute which is very rare, then either use the money to pay back your employer or continue the monthly deductions and keep the lump sum you get for the bike.

    Giving out about things seldom fixes the issue.

    Also something I learned a long time ago, never compare yourself to another on a bike as you can be quite quickly embarrassed. :D


  • #75
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    That's not how I would run a business but I guess most don't see that way.

    Are you saying If you were a Bike shop owner, you'd take the bike back and sell it on as a new bike?


  • #76
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 38,752 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    I recently bought a giant content bike using the cycle to work scheme. Had intended on commuting but unfortunately now realise that it's not practical to do so.

    The shop refuses to allow me to return the bicycle despite the fact it's only been cycled three times. Would it be possible to get my employer to stop making payments to the store from my wages?
    1. It has been used. It is a used bike.
    2. The bike was effectively bought with a tax discount. If the shop were to give you what was paid for it, then you would be making a profit and it is possible that the bike shop would be in trouble.
    3. 50 minutes to cycle 6km? I'd walk faster than that tbh!


  • #77
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    Have you considered asking the shop to buy it off you and re-sell it as a second hand bike? They might offer you less than it's worth to sell it on.


  • #78
    secman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,197 ✭✭✭secman


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    I will give the cycling a go for awhile now as it looks like I won't have a choice.

    Thats the attitude, give it a proper go..enjoy, safe riding and let us know how you are getting on. Proper answer from you... :)


  • #79
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    No it takes about an 50 minutes into work and then the 6k home is usually a little slower as I'm already tired from cycling in as well as working all day.

    What kind of work do you do?


  • #80
    Physicskid9
    Site Banned Posts: 109 ✭✭Physicskid9


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    What kind of work do you do?

    Work in a local CU


  • #81
    weldoninhio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,311 ✭✭✭✭weldoninhio


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    That's not how I would run a business but I guess most don't see that way.

    I'd also be weary about letting your work know you've sold the bike. New rules came in last year and you would have had to sign a declaration.

    Qualifying journeys
    You must mainly use the bicycle and safety equipment for qualifying journeys. This means the whole or part of a journey between your home and your normal place of work.

    Your employer will ask you to sign a statement stating that the bicycle:

    is for your own use
    will be mainly used for qualifying journeys.


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  • #82
    Physicskid9
    Site Banned Posts: 109 ✭✭Physicskid9


    Seth Brundle wrote: »
    1. It has been used. It is a used bike.
    2. The bike was effectively bought with a tax discount. If the shop were to give you what was paid for it, then you would be making a profit and it is possible that the bike shop would be in trouble.
    3. 50 minutes to cycle 6km? I'd walk faster than that tbh!
    Love how everyone is just using this as an excuse to brag about how fast they cycle, no one cares to be honest.


  • #83
    Physicskid9
    Site Banned Posts: 109 ✭✭Physicskid9


    secman wrote: »
    Thats the attitude, give it a proper go..enjoy, safe riding and let us know how you are getting on. Proper answer from you... :)

    Thanks will do, I'll cycle in the morning if it's not too icy.


  • #84
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    Work in a local CU

    CU? Credit Union? I can see how you'd be tired after a days work and a 12k cycle! :eek:


  • #85
    secman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,197 ✭✭✭secman


    Come on lads... a bit of encouragement... the mans for turning :)


  • #86
    Physicskid9
    Site Banned Posts: 109 ✭✭Physicskid9


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    CU? Credit Union? I can see how you'd be tired after a 6k cycle! :eek:

    You probably haven't a clue what kind of work is done behind the scenes.


  • #87
    Padre_Pio
    Registered Users Posts: 4,877 ✭✭✭Padre_Pio


    Sell the bike.
    You've already saved 40% probably on the cost, so you'll make money or at least break even.

    But yeh, you've made your bed.
    You can't return the bike any more than you can return a pair of shoes after you used them a few times.

    RE the cycle, it's always tough starting to cycle to work. I was bate after a 9km each way cycle the first week or two. You need to get out even a few times, then it's a breeze.
    Don't even break a sweat now.


  • #88
    weldoninhio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,311 ✭✭✭✭weldoninhio


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    No it takes about an 50 minutes into work and then the 6k home is usually a little slower as I'm already tired from cycling in as well as working all day.

    Walking 6km would take about 50 mins. I do a loop of my town and it takes about 53 mins to do the 6km, and i'm far from an athlete I'm clinically obese. You just have to keep at it. I know how long it takes because i'm forcing myself to do it.


  • #89
    thejaguar
    Registered Users Posts: 730 ✭✭✭thejaguar


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    You probably haven't a clue what kind of work is done behind the scenes.

    Do tell.....


  • #90
    givyjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 3,287 ✭✭✭givyjoe


    mfceiling wrote: »
    I bought a bag of crisps and I ate a few of them but I didn't like them. Why won't Tesco take them back?

    More like you licked a few and put them back in the bag :pac:


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  • #91
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,963 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Physicskid9 wrote: »
    Yeah but I was hoping to return the bike and they could refund my employer. I really don't want to be making payments for a bike I won't use.

    Go on a cycle in the evenings.


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