Vanilla Bikes shop?

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LeadFarmer

Original Poster:

7,411 posts

137 months

Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Anyone used them?

They have some parts I need at a good price, but looking online they only open two days a week. Google maps confirms the shop actually exists, but I wanted to check they are genuine before placing any orders.

https://www.vanillabikes.com

Gareth79

7,976 posts

252 months

Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Heard of them, haven't used them. I assume their shop footfall Sat-Wed makes it more profitable to work on the online business, or go out for a ride. Company is established for 10 years. Use a credit card and you have nothing to lose but your time?

leyorkie

1,678 posts

182 months

Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Bought lots from them,one time parcel not delivered called them and they re sent the items.
Seems a small independent outfit but good service.

LeadFarmer

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7,411 posts

137 months

Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Thanks, I'm happy to use a small independent bike shop, which perhaps explains why they aren't open every day.

lufbramatt

5,422 posts

140 months

Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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I've bought stuff from them, no issues that I can remember.

Matt_N

8,915 posts

208 months

Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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I use them online a lot, quite a narrow product range but always good pricing and service from what I do get from them.


LeadFarmer

Original Poster:

7,411 posts

137 months

Thursday 23rd January 2020
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Thanks, I've ordered a new cassette from them.

LeadFarmer

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7,411 posts

137 months

Friday 24th January 2020
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Cassette arrived today, quick delivery and were the best price by quite a few £££. Would happily use them again.

alolympic

700 posts

203 months

Friday 24th January 2020
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I agree, very competitive prices and quality service!

leyorkie

1,678 posts

182 months

Saturday 25th January 2020
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[quote=LeadFarmer]Cassette arrived today, quick delivery and were the best price by quite a few £££. Would happily use them again.
Been using them about 4 years and they have weekly deals

CoupeKid

794 posts

71 months

Sunday 26th January 2020
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Mate at work bought a new groupset through them. He spoke very highly of them. Good prices and very good, honest, advice. For example they said there was no point in buying the brakes with the groupset as they weren't any better than the ones he already had.