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Dicko's picture

By Dicko - Posted on 07 April 2010

Hi all

Looking at deals on the web this afternoon and came across an online retailer Probikeshop.fr

They have some amazing prices especially on forks. Has anyone had any first hand experience with this website ? Are there any catches in buying online from a french retailer. I've had great experiences with CRC but have never come across this online retailer before.

As any example I came across these DT SWISS forks: DT SWISS EXC 150 RTLC Fork 15mm

http://www.probikeshop.fr/vtt/Forks/c24/p17804/D...

at 400 EUROS approx $600 that seems like a great price compared to CRC.

Any experiences you can shares with these guys would be appreciated.

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HeezaGeeza's picture

Been considering a DT Swiss for a while but there is no stock in Australia. At that price, I'm happy to take a chance - BTW price is actually 365 EUROS delivered as we're exempt from VAT tax here. Same for other forks too.

They take Paypal so I have some level of protection, plus my credit card company provides the same so overall pretty low risk.

Will let you know.......

kitttheknightrider's picture

better as we don't pay the 19% VAT.

Nice work geeza

GiantNut's picture

I checked their site and looks legit until you register - this registration page should be hosted in https: or secured page using encryption as in CRC and Wiggle. The little padlock at the bottom of screen is another good sign online but not present on probikeshop.fr rego pages - Login and tell me if you see a padlock or https in the address bar.
Your password and private details look like they flow in the clear from my quick spot check of the rego page and how its posted back to their site. I googled looking for bad news but nothing so hopefully its very bad design but non secure pages hosting secure info is very odd.

Good luck

Dicko's picture

Yep I was thinking the same thing - at this price it is worth a punt using paypal as a safety net.

I currently have dt Swiss 340 hubs with 20mm thru axle - does anyone know is there is a 20mm to 15mm conversion kit for these hubs. ?

Bernd's picture

the Euro was as low as 0.48 a while ago and now it is 0.69!!! not bad all......

HeezaGeeza's picture

When you pay you go to Paypal France, but your account details are all there as soon as you log in. Everything looked legit as far as I could see, and as I have Paypal plus ANZ card protection I'm happy to take the punt. Like I say I'll let you know if it all works out and we may have a new site to add to the list of bargain deals.

As for the DT Swiss Hubs, it seems you can change the 240's but not the 340's. http://www.dtswiss.com/Products/Accessories/Hub-...

KD's picture

i've used probikekit. they're good, i think shipping alittle slower than wiggle and chain but tend to do more road bike kits

KD's picture

actually, just realised you meant a different store so ignore my comment

HeezaGeeza's picture

They have the 20mm version of the fork too. 200 more Euro's but if you can't change the hub size it's cheaper than a new hub and wheel rebuild or whole new wheel.......

Pants's picture

You could always go to an aluminium engineering place and get them to machine a hollow tube with 20mm outer and 15mm inner diameter to fit.

Dicko's picture

I believe the 20mm version is the old 2008 model as it only has 28mm stancions.

The 15mm is the 2009 model. Just got a reply to my inquiry - prompt reply - very helpful - so far they look legit.

Will put my order in tonight.

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Dicko's picture

Well I have taken the punt and placed the order.

Still cant believe the price on these DT SWISS forks AUD$530 including shipping !! Great deal.

Attached is a review of the forks if anyone is interested:

http://reviews.mtbr.com/blog/dt-swiss-exc-150-re...

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HeezaGeeza's picture

Mine was shipped on the 4th so hopefully I'll have it any day now. Dicko, looks like you're in the same boat.

HeezaGeeza's picture

Got delivery of my brand new DT Swiss EXC 150RTLC forks today. Very happy and an absolute bargain.

Brian's picture

Nice one. So will they be on for tonight's ride Eye-wink

BT's picture

So it's not too good to be true! Smiling

hairylittlehobbit's picture

Anyone else doing an order? wouldnt mind some cheap grips and a new rotor.

Dicko's picture

Hopefully mine will arrive today or tomorrow as well.

Very good deal indeed !!

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Dicko's picture

Just checked the website again - looks like we got the last of the DT SWISS 150 15mm.

None left in stock. Great deal while it lasted !!

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Dicko's picture

My brand new DT Swiss EXC 150RTLC forks have just arrived !!!. Very sexy forks indeed.

Great deal and only 1 week delivery time !

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ar_junkie's picture

Order placed on the 9th, package received this morning...
Cool

Dicko's picture

Gr8 service - even better when you consider the airline delays impacting Europe at the moment.

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Dicko's picture

All

DT SWISS EXC 150 RTLC (15mm Thru Axle) are back in stock at www.probikeshop.fr

at around AUD500 including shipping these are still a great deal.

A couple of us have already pick these up for this price, the site seems very prompt and reliable.

Happy shopping Smiling

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