Quality BikeShop websites ?

[rjuch]

Is it just me or are all online bikeshop websites SO SHYTE ? Maybe its just cause im looking at it from a software developers pov ... Ive ordered lots of things online, r/c helicopter equipment, books, pc hardware and bikeshops seem to have made websites as an after-thought, they need to realize how much business they are losing cause of bad websites ....

Anyone else find this a problem or am I just a moany bitch ? :)

IF anyone can correct me and point me to some propper websites please ... :)

1 example : www.bikeworld.ie .... biggest bikeshop in dublin ... the worst thing Ive ever seen :)

[rjuch]

just checked www.dexdirect.com, now thats a bit better :)

[Shamrock]

Bikeworld aint tooo bad! Has a decent amount of links etc. Have you been to there new store. Its bloody huge and very well laid out. Worth a look. The entire front window of the 3 story warehouse is filled with different bikes!! Looks very impressive froim the road!

Do you fly choppers rjuch? Ive done a bit of fixed wing flying myself but always wanted to try the whirley birds!

[rjuch]

Yeah the new shop is very very impressive ... like the whole bike/window thing :P I must say I dont find the people at bikeworld very friendly even though I baught a new nsr from emm .... :)

Yeah I flew fixed wing for a year, and I flew helicopters for about 1.5 years .... didnt bring it with me when I came here, Ive been doing some investigating and It doesent seem like helicopters are very big here ? Even smaller crowd than south africa and I thaught south africa was bad :)

[Phil.]

https://www.bikeworld.ie/kit3.jpg An aprillia rossi rep..Well it is in Ireland

[Springbok_Tony]

I'm very close to getting a bike, i figure a might have a look at bike world... u guys got any info on it? like where is it etc?

After A level, i'm gonna move to Florida to get my private pilots license,
I will then look at joining a major airline like BA or something.
Ive only done an hours fying, but when i get a more reliable job i think i should definatly increase my time.
Ive thought about helicopter flying but think i would get a better thrill at flying planes.
For work experience in year 10 a few years ago, i worked at Duxford imperial war museum putting together a Junkers 52 bomber, and at the end got to get in a spit, B17 and a lancaster. As well i got to watch the planes practice for the biggin hill airshow 2 weeks later. Of which i live next to!

Any how, info on bike world would be very much appreciated...
Thanx...

P.S I only left South Africa when i was 11 so i never got a chance to experience the flying part.

[Shamrock]

Hi Springbok_Tony,
Bikeworld is in Dublin (Ireland) so its a bit far from Kent. Im sure you have similar stores near you!

I have a friend in Florida doing his PPL. Should be back soon after four weeks of flying. Im bloody jealous. I decided to spend the money I saved for my PPL on an NS-1. Oh well! If you want to get a job with BA by cadet entry dont get your PPL. Airlines like to train you their own way and having a PPL will reduce your chances. On the other hand if your going for direct entry, get your PPL and then do your CPL. Thats if you can afford it.
I was planning on applying for Aer Lingus this year after finishing school but since the whole Sept 11th thing pilots aren't in a whole lota demand.
Anyway Goodluck!!
Shamrock.

[Springbok_Tony]

Thanx, i'l look around kent.

I'm sure you are jelous, I see, because i'm only doing Biology and physics A levels, i thought it would better my chances of getting in if i got my ppl, but i spose i'l apply first and see what happens.
If that fails i'l get my ppl, and take it from there.

Cheers mate,

Tony...

[Korn]