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Value of a good dealer.
I bought a new MTB a couple of weeks ago just to ride off road a little from
time to time. Last Sunday I discovered to my chagrin that the threads on the right crank were stripped (probably at the factory) because I had the pedal come completely loose and there was nothing to screw it into. I didn't enjoy the 4 mile walk out of the woods pushing the bike in 90 degree heat. On the way home I thought I'd drop the bike off at the dealer and then call the service department on Monday. When I arrived I was surprised to learn the service department was open. They looked at my bike, cannibalized a crankset from a new bike on the sales floor and had mine fixed in about 15 or 20 minutes. No charge. I arrived home with my bike a little muddy but good as new again. I was impressed and grateful. You can't overestimate the value of a good dealer. This dealer? - Outpost Sports in Mishawaka, Indiana. They deserve the business they earn. |
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Value of a good dealer.
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Fred wrote: I bought a new MTB a couple of weeks ago just to ride off road a little from time to time. Last Sunday I discovered to my chagrin that the threads on the right crank were stripped (probably at the factory) because I had the pedal come completely loose and there was nothing to screw it into. Just FYI, the dealer put the pedals on, not the factory, and the most likely cause of the failure was not installing them tightly. This can easily rip the threads out of a crank arm and it is not an uncommon problem. So they owed you one; nice to hear they did the decent thing because you deserved every bit of it. --Paul |
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Value of a good dealer.
Fred wrote: I bought a new MTB a couple of weeks ago just to ride off road a little from time to time. Last Sunday I discovered to my chagrin that the threads on the right crank were stripped (probably at the factory) because I had the pedal come completely loose and there was nothing to screw it into. Just FYI, the dealer put the pedals on, not the factory, and the most likely cause of the failure was not installing them tightly. This can easily rip the threads out of a crank arm and it is not an uncommon problem. So they owed you one; nice to hear they did the decent thing because you deserved every bit of it. --Paul Thanks for the information. I didn't think I caused the problem since I didn't do anything with the pedals except use them. It doesn't really matter whose fault it was, what matters to me is that did indeed do the decent thing and I appreciated it. Take care. Fred |
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Value of a good dealer.
Fred wrote: Fred wrote: I bought a new MTB a couple of weeks ago just to ride off road a little from time to time. Last Sunday I discovered to my chagrin that the threads on the right crank were stripped (probably at the factory) because I had the pedal come completely loose and there was nothing to screw it into. Just FYI, the dealer put the pedals on, not the factory, and the most likely cause of the failure was not installing them tightly. This can easily rip the threads out of a crank arm and it is not an uncommon problem. So they owed you one; nice to hear they did the decent thing because you deserved every bit of it. --Paul Thanks for the information. I didn't think I caused the problem since I didn't do anything with the pedals except use them. It doesn't really matter whose fault it was, what matters to me is that did indeed do the decent thing and I appreciated it. Take care. Fred The positive job they did for you indicates their value. They saved you a lot of hassle, and you're back on the road. I'm sure my LBS would come through for me too. That's why I do business with em. Good story! Best regards, Bernie |
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