Halfords 3 for 2 deal

[peterphelan]

Well, despite trying to patronise my various LBS, and rejecting the Aldi stuff, it was my local Halfords that got my money for a second time recently; the first being to buy a helmet, small saddle bag (for spare tyre etc) and water cage. What with their 3 for 2 deal and half price offers, this weekend I managed some bib shorts, Bike Chain full finger mitts and a water bottle for the princely sum of £37.50 inc vat.

Having started cycling again, I am hoping to loose weight and will no doubt buy better gear in due course. I must say I do like the look of some of that Rapha stuff ... and I see they have Merino boxer shorts with a padded bum. They might take me back to those "good ol' days of all wool shorts and chamois leather seats! But as the important thing right now is to "get on my bike" and "out there", this modest kit will certainly do for now.

Peter

 

[User6179]

Used the 3 for 2 deal myself ,£12 for phone calls to sort out their incompetence , had delivery drivers at my door 6 times and eventually got 2 of the 3 items , at one point Halfords wanted me to send back the 2 items as they could not complete the order , one of the items was mudguards which were fitted to a bike.

 

[peterphelan]

Yes I think customer service varies; hence people often make disparaging remarks about the store overall. But all my purchases were items actually in the stores, the prices were good, there was a good fitting room in the larger store where I made my second purchase that included the clothing; and the lady I dealt with there and indeed, the guys at the other smaller store in another town, could not have been more helpful. So I can only speak as I find.
Peter