tordijarres Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I've been trying in vain for several weeks now to get a response from Candy Wheels. They did once belatedly reply to my 1st email, but none of my multiple phone messages both on land and mobile line. I find that the land line answerphone is now full (not due to me as I only left 2 messages there!). I've not had any reply to my follow up email either. All I am asking is how do I arrange to place my order and get my wheels collected, or in other words, "I want to give you some money for a service you are offerring"- which should be music to any businessman's ears. Perhaps they have too much work on and can no longer keep up with demand? Obviously this doesn't fill me with confidence; thoughts of my wheels going missing for months on end with no means of contact spring to mind. Having searched the TC forums, I see there is also the "Trick Wheel Company" but they are "Dawn Sarf", and their recorded phone number does not accept in-coming calls! Can anyone tell mne of a reputable service somewhere in Yorkshire/Midlands, who can strip and rebuld wheels peoperly and do a good job on the anodizing? Any advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99techno Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 you're lucky! my brand new wheels have been gone six weeks! took my money and my wheels and cannot get hold of him either, you would be better of taking them somewhere else with this kind of service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hi, Somebody posted on here that they have been waiting 5 wks for their wheels to come back,and have not been able to contact them, see if you can find the post and contact the poster and take it from there, he sure was,nt a happy bunny Beat me to it,see previous post - 99techno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 It might be woth trying Central Wheel components at Coleshill not far from the NEC, they offer a brilliant wheel building service. I had my Gas Gas rims changed and fitted with stainless steel spokes a couple of years ago, they as they wern't very busy that day, they were done the following day! Around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cota kid Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 PM me and I'll let you where I got my wheels powder coated Repsol orange with the edge polished off. Its in South Yorkshire, but you can't get Bed & Breakfast there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasserboy Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I spoke to him two weeks ago and he was in hospital. supposed to be sending mine away monday but he wont be gettin em now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essex rider Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Have you thought about getting each stage done separately. Firstly take the wheel apart yourself.......simple Then contact a local anodizer/powder coater etc Then with the spokes that you took out measure them and order a set. Then if you can lace the wheel up, if not get the local bike shop to build it and tension the spokes. It can work out cheaply depending what the anodizing costs the local bike shop should charge about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Do a search for wizard paintwerx, marky boy is an occasional poster on here he has contacts for this work and will be able to help you I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutter Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 I see Candy Wheels is advertised in this weeks TMX again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatgearyouusing Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Can anybody recommend anywhere to get some spokes from Also what finish would you recommend?Its for a SWM Im restoring.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocky Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 http://www.central-wheel.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastplacebrad Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 I had loads of bits anodized by these guys and it was very reasonable DISPEC, 01282 841341 they are based in Colne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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