tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post5550137117218008202..comments2024-03-14T10:19:04.234-07:00Comments on Taiwan In Cycles: Out From The Giant Shadow: A Catalogue Of Taichung's Independent Bike ShopsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-37511646014260124182013-03-29T08:09:18.751-07:002013-03-29T08:09:18.751-07:00All, great post with all these shops ... !!
I am...All, great post with all these shops ... !!<br /><br />I am in Taichung now, and am looking for a "Taiwan" jersey ... It is pretty hard to find, anybody an idea where I might find this ?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />MichielChielushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350881116494100508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-16408343974183604022012-11-06T00:37:51.832-08:002012-11-06T00:37:51.832-08:00anyone can help me to purchase Gusto Genesis SL2 c...anyone can help me to purchase Gusto Genesis SL2 carbon bike?<br />http://www.gustobikes.com/gusto.groupdy.com.tw/en/pdt_sl2.phpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-19191811627969364302012-07-24T20:05:12.292-07:002012-07-24T20:05:12.292-07:00Awesome! Thanks for doing the work I have been too...Awesome! Thanks for doing the work I have been too lazy to do.NONEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312011183953017842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-31507673424326018172012-07-24T10:39:15.653-07:002012-07-24T10:39:15.653-07:00Andrew, here is a link to the Google map I created...Andrew, here is a link to the Google map I created to locate all the shops you list:<br />http://goo.gl/maps/zRHH<br /><br />Mike C.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13136937596433084748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-62885967408735961872011-11-02T19:42:30.121-07:002011-11-02T19:42:30.121-07:00Thanks Don! I will try to post those when I can ge...Thanks Don! I will try to post those when I can get out there.NONEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312011183953017842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-73129339509471970292011-08-20T07:43:08.839-07:002011-08-20T07:43:08.839-07:00Great Listing!! Lots of good information without h...Great Listing!! Lots of good information without hype. There is a shop that I think you don't have. It is a Fuji shop under southbound 74, a few doors north of the Situn intersection. I can't really tell you anything about it as I have not been in there yet. It is a bit out of the way for me. There was also a Fuji shop just off of Chongde around the corner from the dear departed Uncle Jimmy's. Wonder if it could be the same guy?Don Hopingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-12927475234174708252011-06-27T20:42:05.438-07:002011-06-27T20:42:05.438-07:00Hey, do you have any advice about a good shop to p...Hey, do you have any advice about a good shop to pick up a decent yet cheap road bike? Since arriving here in March I've been on a cheap-ass $3.5k mountain bike from A-Mart that I only bought cause I didn't know where else to look. The heat's starting to make it a pain to ride so I'm looking for something better but not wanting anything too pricey as I'll only be here a year most likely. I'm hoping to find something around 10k with an absolute ceiling of 15k but it's not for serious long-distance riding, just daily commute to work and the odd weekend journey.<br /><br />Any pointers would be much appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-84946830800821555422011-05-17T20:01:37.483-07:002011-05-17T20:01:37.483-07:00Hi,
This is James, GM from Warehouse 185. I'm...Hi,<br /><br />This is James, GM from Warehouse 185. I'm sorry to hear the anonymous poster above had a negative impression of our shop. To be honest I'm struggling to figure out how that could have happened since we have a fairly wide selection of Continental tires in stock and prominently displayed in the shop. Also we are one of the few shops in Taichung that does indeed offer professional wheel building, truing and repair services. Lastly our sales staff speak great English and in addition I am always personally on hand to help English speaking customers.<br /><br />That said, we're always sorry hear that anyone feels they had a less than first rate experience at our store and if the anonymous poster above would like to contact me or come by the store and ask for me, I'd be glad to personally assist them in getting their wheel and tire issues sorted out, I'll even waive the labor costs should there be any.<br /><br />Thanks and happy cycling.<br /><br />James Murray<br />General Manager <br />Warehouse 185<br />jamesATkentonbikesDOTcomJames Murraynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-86729294514730535872011-05-17T04:55:17.316-07:002011-05-17T04:55:17.316-07:00I am sorry you had a bad experience there. James M...I am sorry you had a bad experience there. James Murray is really the only one to talk to there. As far as Conti tires, I was out there on Sunday and I saw 3 sets of 4000GP (23c), Ultra Race, Ultra Sport, 4 Season, etc... Was there something you were looking for that is not a usual Conti tire? I did not see any 4000GP in 25c and was disappointed. Since I do not work there and I do not know what your wheel trouble entailed all I can do as a blogger is suggest you talk to the manager, James Murray. Maybe your criticism can help him provide better training and inventory management for his staff. <br /><br />Good luck!NONEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312011183953017842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-29293002637965438182011-05-17T02:40:37.462-07:002011-05-17T02:40:37.462-07:00I went to visit 185 warehouse, the supposedly best...I went to visit 185 warehouse, the supposedly best bike shop in Taichung, twice in 7 days. First time was to kit out a new guy to the scene who was about to spend about 20 000 NT$ on kit he needed. After trying to get to speak to staff on three occassions he simply said F*** it and walked out. The staff all put their heads down and pretend to be busy as soon as you look like you might want to talk to them, or was it we didnt have the latest Assos clothing on with the latest Oakleys on our head ? Second time exactly a week later I went in to have some work done on my bike. They told they cannot repair wheels in anyway and that they cant get Conti tyres !!! despite what you say. A quick call to the Conti distributor put me right onto the guy who has the Giant shop at the junction of Hankou and Taichung port Rd. A very bad experience considering the hype that has gone into 185.OH and by the way I am fluent in both English, Chinese and Italian so there was no language problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-28722550786286695462011-03-01T05:06:10.634-08:002011-03-01T05:06:10.634-08:00Thanks Greg! I will be surely adding to the list. ...Thanks Greg! I will be surely adding to the list. These are some great places to shop, visit, and just chat up the people there. <br /><br />Let me know when you arrive and I could take you around to some of them. <br /><br />Ride safe!<br /><br />ANONEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312011183953017842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-5856798267783036972011-02-27T07:57:04.046-08:002011-02-27T07:57:04.046-08:00I just wanted to say how awesome this post is. Eve...I just wanted to say how awesome this post is. Even though I'm in the US, I'm drooling over some of these shops. I've been thinking about heading to Taiwan for a little while now (and reading you blog, since I'm a bit of a cycling nut myself), and I'd certainly be referring to this list if/when I get there (and if I decide on Taichung of course).Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377101233384689976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-37319933970138776382011-02-09T04:43:54.514-08:002011-02-09T04:43:54.514-08:00Cool! Thanks. I have many more to visit and I hope...Cool! Thanks. I have many more to visit and I hope readers can point me to places I've never been to.NONEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312011183953017842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-65936874820232791302011-02-09T03:21:15.114-08:002011-02-09T03:21:15.114-08:00There's an indie bike shop on Mei Tsuen (sp., ...There's an indie bike shop on Mei Tsuen (sp., near the art museum). I'll grab their card next time I go by.jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922943355162735298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-44307288137763409062011-02-09T00:23:27.758-08:002011-02-09T00:23:27.758-08:00Excellent reference Drew! Really looking forward ...Excellent reference Drew! Really looking forward to shopping!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-5767028663129665592011-02-08T16:53:53.073-08:002011-02-08T16:53:53.073-08:00Great post Drew. This one will be bookmarked for f...Great post Drew. This one will be bookmarked for future reference.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061413827755873948noreply@blogger.com