Spa Cycles?

[craigwend]

Another satisfied customer a few bits off them over the years always at good prices,

I also bought my galaxy off them 15 years ago; they even let me use Mrs Craigwend (well technically she was not then) as a deposit when I took the bike for a test ride! & yes even then the galaxy was 450 instead of 550 (previous years model, which some where still selling at that price)

as people have pointed out their money is not 'wasted' on a flash showroom... or showroom at all

 

[Aperitif]

Spa - Men with thumbs of iron, pinging M+ onto a rim with hardly a bead of sweat! It is so nice to have someone say "Good morning" - and then start a conversation. As others have said, the service is quality, and I just love Mickle's 'Through the Keyhole' point of view!

 

[Baggy]

We've had wheels off them in the past, had a slight problem as one was damaged in transit but this was sorted out without much much trouble and the wheels were excellent.

I've just ordered a bike from them - I think they're offering the discount on pre-release 2011 Dawes bikes (i.e. not in the shop yet). They've already been in touch to say the bike has been ordered and is expected in late March/early May.

Edit - I'm speculating this is why the offer is so good - but there could be any number of reasons...

 

[Crackle]

Witch bike Baggy?



And yes Mickle's descrption was spot on, it is a converted house.

 

[Baggy]

Witch bike Baggy?

It's a Century SE. But it's not for me There's a preview on Road CC and a full review coming soon. Chuffy's the reviewer...and without giving too much away, when we saw the Spa price...well, it would have been rude not to buy one!

 

[Crackle]

I'll have to look tomorrow, it seems to be down for maintenance

 

[Baggy]

I'll have to look tomorrow, it seems to be down for maintenance

Typical, it was working fine 5 mins ago!

 

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Spa - Men with thumbs of iron, pinging M+ onto a rim with hardly a bead of sweat! It is so nice to have someone say "Good morning" - and then start a conversation. As others have said, the service is quality, and I just love Mickle's 'Through the Keyhole' point of view!

That video is an absolute classic. I didn't have thumbs of iron but it inspired me to persevere.
Fantastic delivery as well...here he is....

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Magic.

 

[Aperitif]

Yes Martin I agree, a lovely delivery. That's the one with the dive bomber from Evans that drones in just as the vid is ending...

 

[Bodhbh]

I've had a couple of wheels built by them. First time, I phone up on Saturday. I don't really know what I want, but I know what I'm going to use it for. Guy who answers the phone puts me thru to 'the wheelbuilder' to discuss my requirements. He tells me what I want, builds the wheel, it arrives at work on Monday. Seems pretty good service.

 

[Crackle]

It's a Century SE. But it's not for me There's a preview on Road CC and a full review coming soon. Chuffy's the reviewer...and without giving too much away, when we saw the Spa price...well, it would have been rude not to buy one!

I like that. Quite similiar to my 2006 Audax but more updated with a retro look. Very nice but I do have an affection for Dawes bikes.

 

[Saundie]

Hi there,
Has anybody any experience of Spa Cycles? I was looking at the new Dawes Nomad which seems to be priced £1499 more or less. At Spa Cycles they have it for £975, quite a difference. How do they do it and are they reliable?

I recently used Spa Cycles to buy some Schwalbe Marathon Supremes, they had them shipped out the day of ordering and I got them the next day, which seems to echo the experience of others.

As for the bike, I too had my eye on the Nomad until I saw the stock gearing on it. I think it would be worth asking Spa if they can swap the chainring for a 39t and put a bigger sprocket on it.

 

[Amanda P]

Yeah, I'll recommend Spa Cycles too. If it's for touring, they'll have it.

The shop is just the way Mickle describes it. Don't go in to browse, 'cause you won't find anything - you have to ask for stuff and the guy will beetle off into the recesses of the house and produce it. It's also worth mentioning that they have much, much more than is listed on their website - phone and ask.

I've run into Mr Grumpy, too. Mrs Uncle Phil and I were touring in Ireland and experiencing severe spoke breakage problems. In the end, after two or three breakages a day for thee days, we phoned Spa to order a new bomb-proof wheel. All went well until I started to give my credit card number; then he suddenly decided it was too much trouble. I pointed out that I was quite willing to pay the carriage cost to Ireland and any other admin cost involved, but he shouted me down and just hung up on me. When I phoned back he did it again!

I gave it five minutes and tried again. This time I spoke to another gent who apologised profusely for his colleague's behaviour and sorted it all out.

I don't seem to have run into Mr Grumpy again. If they weren't such a damn good shop I'd not be dealing with them again or recommending them.

 

[Ste T.]

That's thumbs up all round then.

Thanks everyone

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I've run into Mr Grumpy, too. Mrs Uncle Phil and I were touring in Ireland and experiencing severe spoke breakage problems. In the end, after two or three breakages a day for thee days, we phoned Spa to order a new bomb-proof wheel. All went well until I started to give my credit card number; then he suddenly decided it was too much trouble. I pointed out that I was quite willing to pay the carriage cost to Ireland and any other admin cost involved, but he shouted me down and just hung up on me. When I phoned back he did it again!

I gave it five minutes and tried again. This time I spoke to another gent who apologised profusely for his colleague's behaviour and sorted it all out.

That will be one of them (maybe they are twins), I always have a look in through the window and see who is behind the counter if I am going in the shop in person rather than risk the grumpy lucky dip