Sportzone Suzuki - Christchurch?

**Muppet** · 11th February 2011, 11:48

Have heard they are closing down, anyone else heard the same thing?

**shrub** · 11th February 2011, 12:32

that rumour has been going around for a while, but I wouldn't take it too seriously - I've heard the same rumour over a few other shops in town as well and they're all open for business today.

**Stylo** · 11th February 2011, 16:35

Originally Posted by shrub

that rumour has been going around for a while, but I wouldn't take it too seriously - I've heard the same rumour over a few other shops in town as well and they're all open for business today.

99% of rumours are BS but, I've heard that one too from a reputable source a few days ago ....damn ! I sincerely hope it is'nt true....

**shrub** · 11th February 2011, 17:37

Originally Posted by Stylo

99% of rumours are BS but, I've heard that one too from a reputable source a few days ago ....damn ! I sincerely hope it is'nt true....

Yeah, same. They're a good bunch of guys and got shafted by Suzuki big time with Avon City getting road bikes as well as dirt bikes. ChCh is just too small for 2 dealers.

**Kickaha** · 11th February 2011, 18:35

Originally Posted by Muppet

Have heard they are closing down, anyone else heard the same thing?

Yes, should know Monday if it is true or not

**SMOKEU** · 11th February 2011, 19:03

I haven't had many dealings with them, but from the limited number of times I've been there the staff seem quite friendly and knowledgeable. It will be a shame if yet another bike dealership closes. I guess it's a sign of the times.

**onearmedbandit** · 11th February 2011, 19:06

Just heard the same story, although this version said that it has been confirmed.

**Oakie** · 11th February 2011, 19:22

Shame if it's true. They're a good bunch down there.

**mulletman** · 11th February 2011, 21:23

Doors closing up next week !!

Pretty stink eh,

**AllanB** · 11th February 2011, 21:25

You serious?

Some darn nice staff working in there.

And what will become of the Guzzi guy and Street & Sport (again!).

Is it April 1st already?

**Kickaha** · 11th February 2011, 21:37

Originally Posted by AllanB

and Street & Sport (again!).

Street and Sport are able to move back to their own building but weren't planning to do so until the 18th as they're doing some renovations first

**Muppet** · 12th February 2011, 11:19

Originally Posted by mulletman

Doors closing up next week !!

Pretty stink eh,

Bugger, was hoping I was wrong but I'd heard it from 2 other people so thought I'd see what the word on the street was.

**JimO** · 12th February 2011, 15:42

so people are surprised when a bike shop closes but everybody buys their shit on the internet, if you dont support the local guy he wont be there when you need him

**onearmedbandit** · 12th February 2011, 15:55

Originally Posted by JimO

so people are surprised when a bike shop closes but everybody buys their shit on the internet, if you dont support the local guy he wont be there when you need him

I live in New Zealand, I earn in New Zealand, yet I can't afford to shop in New Zealand, especially when it's up to a third cheaper. I don't believe that's the dealers fault, and I feel sorry for the position their suppliers have put them in.