The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Was it exciting or was it a bit of a damp squib.

Its probably best if I don't answer this. Let's just say I was genuinely surprised by a couple of threads I read.

 

[PaulSB]

Finished Next

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, bright and breezy here. Will go for a little walk shortly.
Enjoying watching the Tour of Luxembourg on Eurosport, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the country on telly before. Looks pleasantly green and rolling, with immaculate roads and smart houses. Looks very well off.

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all, bright and breezy here. Will go for a little walk shortly.
Enjoying watching the Tour of Luxembourg on Eurosport, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the country on telly before. Looks pleasantly green and rolling, with immaculate roads and smart houses. Looks very well off.

I meant to record that but forgot. I have driven through it and was impressed.

 

[rustybolts]

Morning folks Feeling a tad annoyed about the missing parts....how could a bike be sent out missing handlebar stem, pedals and now ive noticed there isnt any front wheel nuts [quick release]. Makes me wonder if bikes are being punted out with missing parts to keep the cash flow going. ...hmm they better sort it or i'll slag'em off in every bike forum i can find. youtube n'all!

Who did you buy it from ?

 

[Sterlo]

I assume you are on a water meter?.

£40+ / month sounds a lot. We are Northumbrian Water area. 4 bed detached house, two people living in it. Connected to mains drainage. £17/month.

We don’t take any specific water saving measures, other than collecting rainwater, to water garden, with just very occasional use of a sprinkler.

Unfortunately, Yorkshire are renowned as one of the worst and most expensive. Yes we're on a water meter, 3 bed, 3 in the house. I'm looking forward to winter so we can stand in the garden when it's raining and not have to use the shower.

 

[Chief Broom]

Hi rustybolts, from E-BikesDirect outlet, which had favourable reviews on here from satisfied customers.

 

[Mo1959]

Hi rustybolts, from E-BikesDirect outlet, which had favourable reviews on here from satisfied customers.

It's not an e-bike though is it? Thought you had gone for the Dawes Discovery. They don't seem to be Dawes dealers?

 

[Paulus]

First time I only skim read this post and spotted wheel nuts, second time I read it properly.

That's disgraceful. Wheel nuts I think could be argued as a genuine error but possibly highlights a quality control issue. I say possibly because I know from my previous w*** life any QC can go wrong.

Your list suggests a complete oversight on QC for your order. I'd be astonished if a reputable company is shipping bikes without pedals and stems.

I can kind of understand not coming with pedals, some suppliers don't include them, were they supposed to be included? Some bikes come with cheapo pedals as like saddles they can be personal. But not wheel nuts and a stem which are integral and important parts.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I meant to record that but forgot. I have driven through it and was impressed.

We stopped of in Luxembourg on our way to Germany by coach one Xmas, I can't remember where we stopped but it had a big Xmas market on.

 

[Chief Broom]

It's not an e-bike though is it? Thought you had gone for the Dawes Discovery. They don't seem to be Dawes dealers?

I presumed they deal mainly in e-bikes but others as well. Yes i did go for the disco 201. What their connection with Dawes is i wouldnt know.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I can kind of understand not coming with pedals, some suppliers don't include them, were they supposed to be included? Some bikes come with cheapo pedals as like saddles they can be personal. But not wheel nuts and a stem which are integral and important parts.

I think I've still got a pair of unused cheap pedals in the shed somewhere that came with a new bike I brought years ago.

 

[Mo1959]

I presumed they deal mainly in e-bikes but others as well. Yes i did go for the disco 201. What their connection with Dawes is i wouldnt know.

Ahh. Yes, their drop down menu of brands doesn't mention Dawes, but if I put Dawes Discovery in the search box it seems to be from an outlet.

 

[Chief Broom]

I can kind of understand not coming with pedals, some suppliers don't include them, were they supposed to be included? Some bikes come with cheapo pedals as like saddles they can be personal. But not wheel nuts and a stem which are integral and important parts.

Hi Paulus, yes pedals are included or rather shouldve been!

 

[Chief Broom]

I think I've still got a pair of unused cheap pedals in the shed somewhere, they came with a new bike I brought years ago.

Thanks for the kind offer dave r but im going to get my missing parts hell or highwater!