Re: [CR]CyclArt Quality & Overcharge Concerns

(Example: Framebuilding:Technology)

From: "miller" <boy@dc.rr.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <20040116160436.24300.qmail@web40507.mail.yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]CyclArt Quality & Overcharge Concerns
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:33:29 -0800


I'll chime in on the "bad experience with Cyclart" list. I had a fork from a nice and rareish 531 Raleigh RRA "repaired" last year. They repaired one of the loose Campy fork ends, and matched the paint in the repair area. At $150ish I thought it was a little pricey, but it looked decent when I picked up the frame. Upon re-assembly, I noticed the front wheel sat cock-eyed in the fork, not just a little bit either! I was furious to say the least! I shipped it back, and they basically ground the fork end to make up for the crappy braze job. I know a little grinding is sometimes necessary, but this was almost half the fork end. It looked horrible! It also took forever as well. I will never use or recommend them, ever. The proprietor seemed like a nice guy; however, this was pretty bad work IMHO.

Wes Miler
La Quinta CA