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04-04-05, 07:33 PM
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Hello. I purrchased a Supercycle Fringe from Canadian Tire on Saturday. I was wondering, is it recommended to get a tune up on a new bike? The gears dont seem to work well, and the front bake makes a rubibng noise.
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04-04-05, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Pedc
Hello. I purrchased a Supercycle Fringe from Canadian Tire on Saturday. I was wondering, is it recommended to get a tune up on a new bike? The gears dont seem to work well, and the front bake makes a rubibng noise.
Thanks
Chris
Thanks
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What you are describing sounds exactly like this. It's unfortunate that for a new bike you'll be forced to pay to get it tuned up. May I ask what you paid for the bike? Perhaps you can see if you can order an entry bike from a Local Bike Shop (LBS). Take the time to find one and go talk to them.
I recommend you read this thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/mountain-biking/97066-what-s-up-new-guy-here-basic-question.html because it was someone much like yourself who bought a bike from Wal-Mart and was convinced to return it.
Where in Canada you located?
04-04-05, 07:48 PM
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Hi. Iam from Regina, SK. I just spoke with Canadian Tire, and they told me to go down to a local bike shop to get it fixed. I just need to take by bill and they will fix it for free.
04-04-05, 08:09 PM
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Canadian Tire is our version of Target. Supercycle is a low-end department-store brand. Their bikes work but you can't go extreme with them. I think they're created by Canadian Tire.
04-04-05, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by troie
You can get a much better bike for $250+. Ive never even heard of Supercycle or Canadian Tire.
04-04-05, 08:34 PM
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Sorry to say it, but you just got ripped off.
04-04-05, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Pedc
Hi. Iam from Regina, SK. I just spoke with Canadian Tire, and they told me to go down to a local bike shop to get it fixed. I just need to take by bill and they will fix it for free.
sounds doubtful to me.
the good news is that Canadian Tire bikes are returnable if you don't like it.
(From my experience anyways)
support a bike shop! not Canadian Tire.
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Originally Posted by Pedc
Hello. I purrchased a Supercycle Fringe from Canadian Tire on Saturday. I was wondering, is it recommended to get a tune up on a new bike? The gears dont seem to work well, and the front bake makes a rubibng noise.
Thanks
Chris
Thanks
Chris
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The regular price on this bike is 499.99 CAD.
It’s now on sale and I was considering getting one.
I was wondering if anyone has actually reviewed this bike or if it’s the supercycle name that’s causing it to be looked down on. Personally I am not a fan of supercycle but it looks ok to me, having said that I am no bike expert.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/assortmen...romSearch=true
It’s now on sale and I was considering getting one.
I was wondering if anyone has actually reviewed this bike or if it’s the supercycle name that’s causing it to be looked down on. Personally I am not a fan of supercycle but it looks ok to me, having said that I am no bike expert.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/assortmen...romSearch=true
04-12-05, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by sdb
The regular price on this bike is 499.99 CAD.
It’s now on sale and I was considering getting one.
I was wondering if anyone has actually reviewed this bike or if it’s the supercycle name that’s causing it to be looked down on. Personally I am not a fan of supercycle but it looks ok to me, having said that I am no bike expert.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/assortmen...romSearch=true
It’s now on sale and I was considering getting one.
I was wondering if anyone has actually reviewed this bike or if it’s the supercycle name that’s causing it to be looked down on. Personally I am not a fan of supercycle but it looks ok to me, having said that I am no bike expert.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/assortmen...romSearch=true
