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tradesecrets said:
That's not the issue here!
Halford's intentions are basically good.
But they cater for the lower/bottom end of the market and sell bikes that aren't of the highest standard/quality (although there are notable exceptions, as mentioned earlier).
A lot of their bikes are sold to young children and youngsters (12-16 - you must have seen the chavvy kids riding around on their bikes with their saddles far too low: well, that's their target group, by and large).
Halfords probably don't pay their staff very well, so consequently they're getting a lower standard of salesman, mechanic shopworker etc.
It IS unfair to label all Halfords as bad, because there are most certainly some very good staff and cycling enthusiasts employed at some of their stores, but these are in the minority.
Just search the forum: Halfords doesn't come out favourably, but if you wish to disregad our advice, then find out first-hand what we're advising you against!
