Adrenaline Bikes - reputable?

dhtahoe · Oct 20, 2004

Watch out!!!!

S.n.a.k.e. · Oct 20, 2004

pixelninja said:
Hey,
I'm thinking of getting a Yeti 575 to replace my stolen Isis and saw that Adrenaline Bikes has great prices on them (site is currently down. hmmmm. Not a good sign).

Anybody have any experience with Adrenaline Bikes? Good or bad, I want to hear it.

Never dealt with them, although the website is up now. they don't list the price for the 575.

You're in CO right? Try Mt High Cyclery here, although they don't carry Yeti, he sells Turner/Ventana. Larry has great deals, and is a heck of a guy.

You could also try SpeedGoat. They have a price match guarantee, and free shipping!

As with any online dealer be sure of what you are getting, what shock, frame size, color etc.

Good Luck,

Marc

dhtahoe · Oct 20, 2004

pixelninja said:
Care to elaborate on this?

I have heard some bad things about them. Selling thing they don't have,can't get, or don't have an account with.

Mouse Jockey · Oct 20, 2004

I have bought a bunch of components from them in the past. I live in San Diego and their storefront is in Orange County, about 1.5 hours away from me so I drove up to get my stuff. One piece they didn't have in stock was an 8 inch rotor adapter but they shipped it to me when I was on vacation in Denver (parents live where you are). So my experience was good and pleasant. If you are wondering if they have the particular bike you are looking for call them. They have a number and run ads in the back of MBA all the time. Also Beyond Bikes here in San Diego have Yeti's in stock and they price match and are good to deal with.

steve45 · Oct 20, 2004

i imported my karpiel through them.

very good experience, i have nothing but good things to say about them, very friendly and helpful, very low prices, the owner jim is a very patient friendly guy and is a pleasure to talk to, he kept me up to date with the status of my order, even upgraded my wheelset for free, when i had trouble with my original order he sorted it out very quickly and when the karpiel frame actually came he got it sent over the pond very quickly.

he put up with a lot of bother to get the bike sorted out but he remained just as friendly and patient the whole way through.

i give adrenaline bikes 2 thumbs up :thumb:

JSB · Oct 20, 2004

I spoke with them several times about the 575 build, before I found a different bike. They seemed like good people. They were up front with not being able to get me the shock I wanted, and were willing to swap parts on the build with no problem. Since I didn't follow through with the purchase, I can't say how it turned out. It looks like a pretty nice deal though.

gschuette · Oct 23, 2004

**** no I sent them a Money Order for some wheels. Well they cashed it but I never recieved my wheels. They even admitted to it. I called them and they said they recieved payment and shipped it. When it never arrived I called for a tracking # and they said they couldn't locate the #. B U L L S H I T!

gschuette · Oct 23, 2004

That was a long time ago and was my one and only mail order experience. Seriously though you should support your LBS as much as possible. What happens if you need something now? can't get it from a mail order. What happens if you need a quick fix? mail order can't do it. Just go to a bike shop. A slightly higher price is worth it if you get good service.

BigMike · Oct 24, 2004

gschuette said:
That was a long time ago and was my one and only mail order experience. Seriously though you should support your LBS as much as possible. What happens if you need something now? can't get it from a mail order. What happens if you need a quick fix? mail order can't do it. Just go to a bike shop. A slightly higher price is worth it if you get good service.

and...... THEIR OFF!!!

gschuette · Oct 24, 2004

I am not beating a dead horse cause everyone will be sad when the LBS is something we all reminisce about.

Ridemonkey · Oct 24, 2004

You know a good LBS? I don't.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30901

Skookum · Oct 24, 2004

Ridemonkey said:
You know a good LBS? I don't.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30901

Why you gotta be bringin up old ****?

As to your question i'm still going to my lbs Center Cycle in Renton. Dave and Lupe have managed to squeeze 2 more bicycle purchases from me since that last post of mine in that thread......

BigMike · Oct 24, 2004

gschuette said:
I am not beating a dead horse cause everyone will be sad when the LBS is something we all reminisce about.

I'm just messin with you dude. Dont worry about it. and I dont think it will get to the point of an LBS being somthing to reminisce about, at least not that we will see

Adrenaline Jim · Nov 11, 2004

Hi guys, this is Jim, the owner of Adrenaline Bikes. I'd like to address the gentleman above who implies that I received his money in the mail, then attempted to avoid shipping him anything, so that I could steal his money: Since there must be a partial truth here (obviously you did not make the rest of it up), I invite you to call me. I would be more than happy to address your concerns, and to whatever degree that we did actually drop the ball, I will be happy to make it up to you in a way that is sufficient to regain your confidence. (freebies, discount on future purchase, etc.) Seriously; if you really do feel wronged, I don't mind making good on it, (if you would like.) -Jim 1-800-579-8932

BigMike · Nov 11, 2004

Adrenaline Jim said:
Hi guys, this is Jim, the owner of Adrenaline Bikes. I'd like to address the gentleman above who implies that I received his money in the mail, then attempted to avoid shipping him anything, so that I could steal his money: Since there must be a partial truth here (obviously you did not make the rest of it up), I invite you to call me. I would be more than happy to address your concerns, and to whatever degree that we did actually drop the ball, I will be happy to make it up to you in a way that is sufficient to regain your confidence. (freebies, discount on future purchase, etc.) Seriously; if you really do feel wronged, I don't mind making good on it, (if you would like.) -Jim 1-800-579-8932

Now that is a good way to get business!

gschuette · Nov 11, 2004

Well I must say that is a classy move. I will not take money from him because I could just be some schmuck trying to get some free cash. That just ain't my style. It was a while ago that it happened but my first post had no lies in it though true story. Right after that I was offered a job at a bike shop and have never looked at mail order since. If anybody calls Jim and tries to take money from him you are a loser. Shame on anyone who tries to get free money. He is offering to do something super cool so don't take advantage.

blue · Nov 12, 2004

Wow, this is shocking...someone in the bike industry who doesn't treat their customers like crap! Jim, if I ever buy anything mail order again, I'll be sure to look for you guys at Adrenaline :thumb:

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