SJS cycles for special ordering a rare mudguard sizes from a notoriously difficult company to deal with (Gille Berthoud 650B 50mm).
the price is exactly the same as the one they have in stock, win.
I've only just noticed this and whilst SJS undoubtedly came up with good service, I am curious as to why Giles Berthoud are "notoriously difficult to deal with".
The reason I ask, is that the one occasion I have had to deal with Giles Berthoud direct, I found him incredibly helpful and wrote him up on this thread as a result. The good people at Bicycle Workshop on All Saints Road suggested I speak to him direct and that he was very helpful - I have to agree based on my only experience dealing with him.
I've only just noticed this and whilst SJS undoubtedly came up with good service, I am curious as to why Giles Berthoud are "notoriously difficult to deal with".
The reason I ask, is that the one occasion I have had to deal with Giles Berthoud direct, I found him incredibly helpful and wrote him up on this thread as a result. The good people at Bicycle Workshop on All Saints Road suggested I speak to him direct and that he was very helpful - I have to agree based on my only experience dealing with him.