Cycletreads +1

[Gubb]

Popped into Cycletreads last week to pick up some fork oil for a mate to prepare for replacing his fork seal.

Had no idea what I was after, pottered around the shop for a few minutes, pretending to know what I was looking at, when they asked if I needed any help.

The guy (mid-20's) looked up in his little book at how much oil I needed per fork, came out to 508mls per fork, and we were planning on doing both forks.

"Not a problem" says the man, here's the 1L of oil you can buy, and he presented me with another 20mls from their workshop drum in a bottle for that extra little bit, so we don't need to buy another Litre.

Was stoked. Awesome service, really helpful staff, they have now gained a customer for as long as I continue to live in Auckland.

Popped in again this morning, after the same guy sold me on a set of new tyres. Dropped the bike in at 9.30, they started replacing both tyres, when they noticed the chain was knackered. Replaced that too.

Was all done by 10.30 while I pottered around the shop.
$510 for two new Bridgestone BT-45's, a new chain, and some chain lube. Not too bad by the looks of prices elsewhere. And bloody quick.

They gave me a run down as to the best way of scrubbing in new tyres (it's my first new set ever), and I left. Really happy.

Thought I may share a positive experience with Bike shops, as far too often there is much moaning, and groaning, but no praise. Thank you Cycletreads. You'll be seeing me far more frequently!

[Swoop]

+1.

Never had a bad experience there, only positives.

[Owl]

Dunlop BT-45's?

[Gubb]

Dunlop BT-45's?

Shows how much I know about anything really. Just as well someone was there to do it for me.

Initial post edited.

[rustycharm]

Yup - agreed never had anything but great service and good prices. Big ups to the team there

[EJK]

Did they say "Brand new tyres are slippery! Becareful"??

[DarkLord]

Glad you finally got off the Shitkos, mate.

Did you see the note on the wall -

"New tyres on bikes need to be scrubbed in so you should be careful on them, however if you choose to ignore this warning we do stock after market mirrors, indicators, brake/clutch levers and pegs!"

[portokiwi]

cool where are they?

[DarkLord]

Based out in Barry's Point Road, Takapuna. Big yellow building right at the end closest to the motorway.

[Gubb]

72 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna, North Shore.
Map.

[DarkLord]

Another + for Cycletreads - I got me a rear BT45 Battlax fitted there, apparently the usual RRP for the tyre is $280.00, I got the tyre and a new valve for the wheel for $209.00

[gijoe1313]

Yep, I always pop in to get the Diablos for my little ol'hornet ... my Big Ol'Hornet are due for some new rubber soon and I guess it will be the usual deal with them!

Mmmm new rubber, more kilometres of pootling goodness

[fizbin]

mmm sounds like a ride might be in order to scrub in the new tyres!
well at least we could use that as the excuse!

[Gubb]

I'm keen for tomorrow if the weather doesn't turn to shit.

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

It's good to hear about good service. I've bought a fair bit of stuff of them, Jackets, boots and gloves always helpful and friendly. Good on ya Cycletreds.