Parker International - unbeleivably CRAP

[Bill Gates]

Crikey!! You're not kidding!!!

The funniest story I heard re Dave Hinde is when a customer wanted to buy a Shimano derailler mechanism and asked for an Ultegra. They did not have the Ultegra but only had the Tiagra in stock. The customer did not want Tiagra so in order to persuade the customer that there was no real difference in the standard offered to file off the Tiagra brand name and write Ultegra on it with a Felt Tip pen.

 

[gavintc]

My only experience was buying some long drop brakes from a dealer on e-bay. It turned out to be a front for David Hinde. The brakes finally arrived, but not without prodding and sending back some short drop brakes that were sent in error. I decided then to avoid in the future.

 

[harry dunn]

Been a PARKER customer for over 30 yrs on 'n off , must say never ever had a problemb but I dont use on line ordering & keep it personal, talk on the phone to a sales person.
Same with CRC and others , some get to know you an thier like old mates.

 

[BrumJim]

Thanks for the advice. Just bought some Christmas goodies (stuff I asked my sister to get, but she didn't want to), and of those that were offering the best price, I went with Parker, due to your recommendations above.

 

[bauldbairn]

I had never heard of Dave Hinde before today, a quick google and

Sounds like a right character! -

 

[jay clock]

Parkers are a really good honest well run company that i would have no hesitation in using or recommending.

agreed. And a company who are happy to take calls rather than hide behind email.

 

[HLaB]

Just adding to this I ordered a new light from the online shop on Sunday 11pm ish, its arrived (11:45am Tuesday), dispatched 4pm Monday. Maybe they've sorted out their service from the OP date and also after reading this I avoided the Ebay site but thumbs up to Parkers of Bolton. from me.

Oops, I never realised Parkers of Bolton and Parker International were two separate companies, all my previous kudos goes to Parkers of Bolton.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Just adding to this I ordered a new light from the online shop on Sunday 11pm ish, its arrived (11:45am Tuesday), dispatched 4pm Monday. Maybe they've sorted out their service from the OP date and also after reading this I avoided the Ebay site but thumbs up to Parkers of Bolton. from me.

I wondered who picked up such an old thread, things happen in life it is how it's resolved that matters, I had one compnay on amazon supply a set of brake pads back in May I think, took over a week for first class post, just dropped them a line saying I was disappointed since I paid for 1st class ect... never heard back. So a possible low spending customer they have lost.

 

[User16625]

Take my comment for whatever its worth but reading OPs thread has completely put me off that company. I for one will now avoid them in future.

 

[e-rider]

Take my comment for whatever its worth but reading OPs thread has completely put me off that company. I for one will now avoid them in future.

there are many worse online cycle shops to deal with than Parkers - bear that in mind next time you choose one!

 

[User16625]

there are many worse online cycle shops to deal with than Parkers - bear that in mind next time you choose one!

Yeah I know that, but I will still avoid them. (and amazon, they are ****ers too). One of the few places I do buy from is Tredz although they dont have the best parts supply out there.

 

[e-rider]

Yeah I know that, but I will still avoid them. (and amazon, they are ****ers too). One of the few places I do buy from is Tredz although they dont have the best parts supply out there.

I tried Tredz a few times and they were awful - on every occasion without exception they didn't have, and couldn't get what I had ordered. Most annoying was it always took them a week to tell me! Don't even look there now.

 

[User16625]

I tried Tredz a few times and they were awful - on every occasion without exception they didn't have, and couldn't get what I had ordered. Most annoying was it always took them a week to tell me! Don't even look there now.

What about action bikes? are they any good? Havent tried them myself.

 

[ianrauk]

For a bit of balance.
When ever I have used Parkers they have always provided an excellent service.

 

[e-rider]

What about action bikes? are they any good? Havent tried them myself.

stick to the professionals: chainreactioncycles and Wiggle. Evans cycles are generally acceptable too.