Advice please B-Twin

[tommytuktuk]

Can't advise on the bike, sorry, but how is the bike on ebay new?

Are Decathlon (they're the only retailer aren't they?) selling it for that much less on e bay? Or is someone selling a used bike which they haven't used much so therefore consider as 'new'? What about warranty/aftersales?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BTWIN-Road-Sp...0490312041?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item1e61d42569

 

[mightyquin]

Seller has 4 bikes of the same size for sale? No other items, doesn't appear to be a bike trader............I guess if you're going to collect - and pay only after you've seen the bike - the risk is minimal. No mention of warranty though, but compared to used s/h it's a good price it seems.

 

[tommytuktuk]

Brought the bike today!!!! Been for a short blast and it seems great!! Not having a road bike before i didn't really have anything to compare it with, but it felt really comfortable and responsive. Runs smooth and looks a good quality bike. Looking forward to putting many happy miles on it.
Thanks all for your help and advice, much appreciated!!!

Cheers

Tom

 

[mightyquin]

Out of interest did you buy the s/h one or one of the ebay ones?

Good luck with it anyway. I'm back to a road bike (single speed) and love it, forgot how easy they feel.

 

[Alembicbassman]

Decathlon have stopped listing the bikes on their Sheffield website so I guess the stores are clearing out the old stocks.

 

[tommytuktuk]

Out of interest did you buy the s/h one or one of the ebay ones?

Good luck with it anyway. I'm back to a road bike (single speed) and love it, forgot how easy they feel.

Thanks, brought the second hand one. Cant wait for some decent weather!!!

Cheers
Tom

 

[mightyquin]

Ah yes, of course, and 'his mate' who runs a shop can't work out how to use ebay himself! Definately dodgy I'd say.

 

[tommytuktuk]

What!!! Sound all a bit wrong! Cant believe anyone who runs their own shop doesn't know how to use ebay, And as you say they are only sold at Decathlon. Iv got it!!!! his mate is the owner of Decathlon. All clear now!!

 

[Alembicbassman]

His mate is probably called Didier or Jean-Paul I bet