Online retailers trusted/scammers

[Hambo]

Matt here, thanks for the love and support mate, that's my site!


Don't have the range of the other big online guys, but for what we stock, will try to always offer better pricing and service!

Good to meet you Matt

 

[fjohn860]

Add Bikebug to the do not trust list, now that they've gone full roadie...

 

[Stredda]

Add Bikebug to the do not trust list, now that they've gone full roadie...

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Yes, it does seem like that.

Maybe Bikebug is now the roadie website and Pushies is the MTB site, as they are the same company.

 

[Tubbsy]

Maybe Bikebug is now the roadie website and Pushies is the MTB site, as they are the same company.

I got an email from them a while back saying something to that effect, something about "going back to our roots" as a roadie company

 

[Stredda]

I got an email from them a while back saying something to that effect, something about "going back to our roots" as a roadie company

Their websites were pretty much a mirror of each other with the exact same shitty search function.

 

[Tubbsy]

Their websites were pretty much a mirror of each other with the exact same shitty search function.

Man I hate the new system all the online bike shops now seem to use.

You have to sift through so much crap to get to what you want now. Possibly intentional.

mtbdirect has improved a bit to be fair

 

[northvanguy]

Man I hate the new system all the online bike shops now seem to use.

You have to sift through so much crap to get to what you want now. Possibly intentional.

mtbdirect has improved a bit to be fair

MTB Direct have improved from when they first launched the current Shopify but it’s still crap compared to their old site

I don’t blame them for changing. Basically you can’t compete on cost if you’re not using a generic template website.

I used to do all my research on MTB Direct then buy from wherever cheapest.

 

[Hambo]

Man I hate the new system all the online bike shops now seem to use.

You have to sift through so much crap to get to what you want now. Possibly intentional.

mtbdirect has improved a bit to be fair

Ze Germans are still far superior. That said Crooze is pretty good too.

 

[Asininedrivel]

Anyone had any experience with Rollo Store?

 

[Cardy George]

Anyone had any experience with Rollo Store?

Not specifically, but SCV Imports has been pretty solid for me.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

Not specifically, but SCV Imports has been pretty solid for me.

Me too. Used them for years especially for Wheels Manufacturing stuff.

 

[Asininedrivel]

Not specifically, but SCV Imports has been pretty solid for me.

Well I succumbed and ordered things I didn't need on Tuesday. Arrived yesterday.

They used express post as well (was free postage). No Cyclinic lollies, but they did send extra stickers. 11/10.

 

[droenn]

Any experience with https://www.performancebicycle.com.au ?

 

[ForkinGreat]

Any experience with https://www.performancebicycle.com.au ?

No, they look like a newish player. Bike brands only Fuji and runout Merida models.
Google maps image from December, 2023 shows the store front.
They take paypal.
Anything at a good price there on their website?

 

[droenn]

Randomly, a Brooks saddle I was looking around for a good price on

 

[Oddjob]

Any chance that any of the Canberra bike shops will have size 14 clipless shoes and Time Atac cleats?

We came down for shuttles with the kids and of course I forgot my shoes.

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[Tubbsy]

Cleats maybe, shoes seems like a harder one. I usually have to order size 13 of most types shoes online, I find 12 isms big as most places stock.

 

[johnny]

Any chance that any of the Canberra bike shops will have size 14 clipless shoes and Time Atac cleats?

We came down for shuttles with the kids and of course I forgot my shoes.

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Don't know, but all the Fyshwick shops open at 10.

I looked at the Philip shops a while back and they had a decent selection.

 

[Tubbsy]

Also be aware that Pushys have just moved so make sure you have the up to date address

 

[PJO]

Anyone have any experience with ozbackcountry.com.au??
There are a couple of things that are well priced...