Paddlers

Thanks for that Soundwave . I'd have bought new but it's a taster as although my Wife has a couple of expensive roadbikes I'm more of an engine lover . We went down to the local town Saturday for a couple of pints & fish + chips . We're going motorhoming later in the year for a couple of years and wanted something easy for the inevitable let's go into town/beach . Being a bit of a chubba the thought of pedalling furiously didn't appeal. I'll certainly look at new if I like it enough , just not Halfords.

The only reason that I went to Halfords was to maintain the warranty conditions in a similar way to outboard engines which often have a condition requiring annual service by a recognised dealer . The bike itself is in excellent condition so I just changed the tyres from off road to hybrid , checked everything over and at under 500 miles from new it should last me a while . The attitude of the Northallerton staff and their totally unhelpful almost sneering at the fact that I'd even asked was a part of the problem . It's a heads up for customers considering purchasing bikes from Halfords generally that warranties/careplans aren't honoured if you're not the original purchaser . Thanks for all the input. Enjoy the current spell of weather.

Good point but he lives 50 miles away . Only picked the thing up Saturday . If I'd have known that this was an issue I'd have got him to sort it his end and pay the bill !!! Halfords telephone chat said that the store was incorrect but it's been kicked upstairs their end for clarification. Might take 48 hours for a reply .

Just received a Carrera Vengeance electric bike from a family member . One year old with three year cycle care plan purchased with the bike. I've just returned from Halfords Northallerton where two characters will & rhys (deliberate non use of capitals) joyfully told me that the bike was longer covered by the two year electrical warranty or the remaining two years of care plan . Apparently this is because I'm not the original purchaser . Surely the care plan/warranty applies to the bike ?? Kia cars warranty lasts 7 years, Halfords ???? I only wanted the bike checked over and basic maintenance done ?/