Foffa Bikes

Pot. Where?

YouTube- Anti nowhere league . So what video (Best quality video)

I was going to post this in the other FOFFA thread, but it seems to have disapeared, so I thought I'd better start a new one.

Disclaimer:
I know I have in the past been totaly against shop related bitching, and have defended all independant shops, and that in opening this thread I will appear to be a massive hypocrite, but due to genuine safety concerns I am going to risk the hypocracy and post any way.

**Preface: **
All shops and mechanics cock up, and all shops spend a small part of their time fixing the work of other shops. this is to the best of my knowledge totaly normal. I know at BLB we have fixed jobs from every London shop, and I am sure all have fixed job from us. Its fairly standard practise. I also know that publically telling these stories is not a done thing, and this may set a bad precedant, but oh well.

**Story:
**Over the past two days I have seen two foffa bikes at work. Aside from the fact they are built from utter shit (cranks that cost about £6 on trade for example) and sold at too higher price (£350) the issue that has come up has been one of safety. For example someone comes into the shop and says the want to ride to barcelona on the bike. We are like "are you serious". He say yes. He says the brakes don't really work but foffa said they were adjusted perfecly and all way good. Everything on the bike had play in it, and was dangerous. The spokes in the wheels could have snapped at any time and the barkes weren't even tight. I wouldn't normally think too much of this, but he said he had just coem from Foffa where the owner Danni had said the bike was okay and totaly safe.

Whilst I dont want to get in to a shit slinging match, nor go personal or into other details, I do feel there should be some record on this forum of the potential dangers of buying foffa "vintage" builds. I am not talking about the new Foffa frame, the new one, which is probably great.

I am just worried for the safety of anyone buying one of these bikes, something I could not say about any other shop despite have seen some of their worst jobs. And I feel its important to note this. Other shops have good and bad points and ups and downs, and of course get the odd thing wrong. That normal. I am worried for all bikes built by foffa, as the components are seriously sub standard and dangerous.

There's a new foffa topic Harry my old chap, I think it's in General.

Does he not have a mechanic? surely it'd have been wise for Danni to actually hire a mechanic who can easily fix them up in decent riding condition rather than him doing all the work (which frankly, doesn't inspired confident).

Pot. Where?

By the kettle.

By the kettle.

Racist.

Racist.

+1

I didn't see this thread, so started a new one, but as this is here, here is what I have to say:

Disclaimer:
I know I have in the past been totaly against shop related bitching, and have defended all independant shops, and that in opening this thread I will appear to be a massive hypocrite, but due to genuine safety concerns I am going to risk the hypocracy and post any way.

**Preface: **
All shops and mechanics cock up, and all shops spend a small part of their time fixing the work of other shops. this is to the best of my knowledge totaly normal. I know at BLB we have fixed jobs from every London shop, and I am sure all have fixed job from us. Its fairly standard practise. I also know that publically telling these stories is not a done thing, and this may set a bad precedant, but oh well.

**Story:
**Over the past two days I have seen two foffa bikes at work. Aside from the fact they are built from utter shit (cranks that cost about £6 on trade for example) and sold at too higher price (£350) the issue that has come up has been one of safety. For example someone comes into the shop and says the want to ride to barcelona on the bike. We are like "are you serious". He say yes. He says the brakes don't really work but foffa said they were adjusted perfecly and all way good. Everything on the bike had play in it, and was dangerous. The spokes in the wheels could have snapped at any time and the barkes weren't even tight. I wouldn't normally think too much of this, but he said he had just coem from Foffa where the owner Danni had said the bike was okay and totaly safe.

Whilst I dont want to get in to a shit slinging match, nor go personal or into other details, I do feel there should be some record on this forum of the potential dangers of buying foffa "vintage" builds. I am not talking about the new Foffa frame, the new one, which is probably great.

I am just worried for the safety of anyone buying one of these bikes, something I could not say about any other shop despite have seen some of their worst jobs. And I feel its important to note this. Other shops have good and bad points and ups and downs, and of course get the odd thing wrong. That normal. I am worried for all bikes built by foffa, as the components are seriously sub standard and dangerous.

So you work at Brick lane bicycles....

Oh Holmes, however did you deduced that?!

Does anyone actually buy Foffa vintage builds?!?!?!?

hm nice rant. i wonder if it is bad as owner of a bike shop being blind drunk and working in the shop ;)

^ every bike shop?

Ferris Bueller is on, btw.

YouTube- Sunday In The Park With Cameron Frye and Ferris Bueller

Love that movie and love The Smiths. I would love a time machine right now!

Does anyone actually buy Foffa vintage builds?!?!?!?

Does anybody buy second hand toothbrush?

Those builds were OK for people with two left hands who had problem finding Raleigh frame on the skip.

Now, the Foffa branded frames are different story and it would be actually helpful if people tested them.

Either Hippy or Velocio; can you confirm if these people are the same as any Foffa person or not?
Seems odd that we would get two very simliarly set out reviews from people who have 3 posts between them.
Thanks.

Different emails, as is the other user. Not to say they are different people though.

I bought a vintage red raleigh racer from Dani in Dec 09.

It was excellent value and ideal for me. Its super light and so much quicker than my old mountain - i took out a german tourist the first week of riding. Dani sorted me a new front wheel out that day.

Service has always been excellent. The newer frames are all powder coated now and thats I'm going to be getting done now to get it back to shiney new.

I'd recommend Foffa for anyone who wants a good value single speed or fixie. He's got a good range of frame in the new shop and can help with custom builds too.

Ive seen those create bikes around and they look proper rank - avoid like the plague!

old red

another first poster, the plot thickens!

Dear all,

Hope you are enjoying these sunny days!

Some of you know there have been some people slagging our bikes off on the London Fixed Gear forum and since it took us a long time to calm the waters and gain some respect I would be really appreciative if you could spend a couple of minutes leaving a post on this thread http://www.lfgss.com/thread45498.html to comment on your (hopefully positive) experiences with us.

Also we ll be having another little party at the next critical mass (Friday the 25th) with DJ and the leftovers of the previous party and it d be great to see you all there.
RSVP if you are planning to turn up and we ll try and make sure there s enough drinks for everybody!

All the best,

dani

I got this email on Thursday, I musta given Dani my card when I popped my head in the shop... Would explain the first posters tho'...

cheeky.

I wouldn't call that cheeky. People could also post about horrible experiences if they felt inclined/had experienced them.

He's running a business, he's got satisfied customers, and he wants them to balance the views which are being expressed by others, many of which aren't customers. I'd do the same.

asking for feedback isnt cheeky. And I guess it's more believable for potential customers that it's on here rather than on his own site as he has no control over what people say.

asking for feedback isn't cheeky. But using an independent forum as your pr outlet seems...I don't know, misplaced? tbh I don't really care.

Hi. I also own a Foffa bike and I am quite happy with it. It is my first experience with single speed bikes and I am becoming a fanatic on the subject. The bikes are quite reliable, the colors are attractive and Dani is very committed with his passion....
Just keep up the good work Foffa..

^ and another first poster.... where are all these people coming from?? Seems really suspect to me but maybe i'm just cynical.