Alembicbassman
Confused.com
I bought a cheapie Carrera Gryphon V Spec flat bar roadie from Halfords last week for £239.99 for use this winter.
I didn't have it made up (chose to do it myself after reading a few comments about the quality of the in-store assembly).
I purchased a pair of full mudguards and began installing them on Saturday
On removing the rear wheel I noticed all three bolts holding the mech hanger in place were loose, one was half way out at an angle with the screw head completely chewed up and had been squashed by the QR skewer nut. The QR skewer was also bent.
Went back to Halfords with the offending bolt for replacements, met by a few grunts by the bike techs, 'sorry mate we don't have any'
Anyhow, skewer now straightened and bolts ordered from ebay.
A letter to Halfords Head office will follow shortly claiming reimbursement of costs.
I didn't have it made up (chose to do it myself after reading a few comments about the quality of the in-store assembly).
I purchased a pair of full mudguards and began installing them on Saturday
On removing the rear wheel I noticed all three bolts holding the mech hanger in place were loose, one was half way out at an angle with the screw head completely chewed up and had been squashed by the QR skewer nut. The QR skewer was also bent.
Went back to Halfords with the offending bolt for replacements, met by a few grunts by the bike techs, 'sorry mate we don't have any'
Anyhow, skewer now straightened and bolts ordered from ebay.
A letter to Halfords Head office will follow shortly claiming reimbursement of costs.