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  2. Static Hop Ups & Gaps

    in Videos

    Posted

    Booning it most certainly is. Who was it who was doing a load of that at Tartydays one evening? Think it was around the same time that that crazy dude hopped the trailer...

    sounds like pengsmelly and james davies to me! haha

  5. James Davies - New Rocknroll Bikes Team Rider!

    in Videos

    Posted

    If you read my comment its not mocking the shop it self purely saying strange name for a bike shop that then creates a team that makes video's with urban music in it. You would have thought the ideal of calling a shop rock n roll bikes would have a rock n roll influenced team or something to clarify the name round it.

    Wasn't aiming to cause offense merely making a point...

    its also a trick on a skateboard but that doesnt mean they have to make a video about skating does it lol

  7. Echo Lite 2011 (8.07Kg)

    in Bike Pictures

    Posted

    Fish eye is so not for taking close ups of bikes! It looks bent as hell :P

    Although the bike looks really nice, want that (Y)

    yeah was very limited on space as its in my lounge on the top of the sideboard aha, plus ive been playing with the lens for the past few days :P new toy and what not :D

    and cheers :) its almost spot on now.

  9. Echo Lite 2011 (8.07Kg)

    in Bike Pictures

    Posted

    Save some more weight by trimming the brake cables a bit..if your a weight weenie?

    aha :P , im not that bad, could shave loads more weight by modifying parts, the front brake has a rear hose on it, means I can chuck it on the back if for some reason I brake the back one mid ride.

  10. Echo Lite 2011 (8.07Kg)

    in Bike Pictures

    Posted

    Well ive just changed a few parts on the bike so thought id post up some pictures. got the weight down to 8.07 kg now :)

    spec:

    Frame- 2011 Echo lite

    Forks- 2008 Echo urbans

    Cranks- Zhi 175mm

    Stem- Onza T-master

    Bars- Viz 720 pro

    pedals- Onza magnesiums

    bb- Echo press fit

    Headset- Echo

    Freewheel- Echo Tr

    Bash- Trialtech half ring

    Front Brake- 05 Hs33, Zoo blade, real coust pads

    Back Brake- 05 Hs33, 4 finger blade, fully braided lines, real coust pads

    Front wheel- Monty rim on Try-All disc hub

    Back wheel- Onza pro diamond rim on Try-All H disc hub

    Front tyre- Kenda small block

    Back tyre- Monty

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  12. Busted Bikez.

    in Chit Chat

    Posted

    Hey guys,

    I've managed to get the log in details for the website and after a few hours this is how it's looking - Website

    It still requires lots of work but as said i'm no web designer :)

    Any idea's or input for the website would be much appretiated.

    Thanks, Adam.

  13. Busted Bikez.

    in Chit Chat

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    I'd listen to JD on this one (as well as the other guys offering constructive criticism.

    If you have a nice workshop, then get pictures of it on your website! It would remove any idea that you're just selling crap out of your bedroom, which is a real risk with businesses like this.

    It might be worth rethinking the opening page of the site. Like JD says, it's peoples first impression of the business, and the first sentence starts "We also..." as a visitor to the site that phrase makes it sound like you've not seen something, or are expected to have prior knowledge of the business. Something along the lines of "As well as offering a comprehensive motorcycle repair and maintenance service, we also....." might make more sense.

    I don't know enough about web design to comment on the site its self, but it does look a little amateurish, a header with your contact details tends to be common place on business sites, so might be worth adding to make things look a bit more professional.

    You've got some good advice and constructive criticism in this thread about the areas of your buisness that seem to be in need of work. It sounds like you've worked hard at the mechanical side, and the physical business set-up, so it's worth not spoiling things through poor advertising. Listen to what people are saying, thank them for their input, and ignore the few people who aren't being constructive, and you'll do well.

    Good luck with the business.

    Cheers for that, really good idea to get some pictures up actually, i'll try and get hold of the guy who done the site.

    Thanks, Adam

  14. Busted Bikez.

    in Chit Chat

    Posted

    Nicely done on being proactive and starting a business.

    Right, now that I've got those ridiculous niceties out the way:

    Whether it matters to you or not, I'm currently running 3 relatively successful businesses, and one of them deals specifically with improving other small businesses - so hopefully you take the following on board.

    You ARE getting help from the community, you're getting help and advice from people who know what they're talking about before you push an ultimately flawed setup onto your target market. Would you prefer us all to lick your rim, tell you you're great and allow you to go ahead and not be as successful as you could? Or would you prefer to get the groundwork sorted from the beginning so that you can make more wonga?

    Be honest with yourself: If you went to a trials shop online and you were greeted with a website like yours, would you buy? I said be honest, and the answer is no - not if there is a professional looking alternative. So start there, being 20 you must know someone who's studying or just starting out with web design that you can pay in beer or blowjobs. Remember the saying that you only get one chance to make a first impression? Yours is your website, and currently it's giving the wrong impression because it sounds like you've actually got a nice setup. That website screams to me that you're working out of your bedroom, or robbing the stuff you're selling.

    Whether this sounds grammar nazi or not, when you're representing your business use capital letters, correct spelling and punctuation. It will boost your professionalism. That means EVERYWHERE you type online, because you ARE your business. Now that you're a business owner, you will be able to present your business absolutely everywhere that you are - every time you open your mouth or type something you could pique someones interest in you and your business, and you have more chance of doing that if you come across professionally.

    In terms of the name, I personally couldn't give a flying f**k about it - I always had the same view with band names when I was playing: Just pick something and stick with it. Let's be honest here, 'Tartybikes' is hardly the coolest name in the world, but it works because it's just a word associated with a business that provides quality kit and service.

    If you take a step back and realise people are trying to help and not shoot down your business, you'll be open to those suggestions and you'll get to success far quicker. I had to learn that the hard way, so I urge you to take the easy way.

    Thanks for the help maate, information like this is what i need, not people telling my i've put no effort in when they have no idea.

    The website was done for free be someone, I can't design a website to save my life, but I also can't afford to pay someone to make one.

    The way I look at it is Rome wasn't built in a day so for now the website will have to do, when I have more money coming in it will be the first thing on my list to get done, you made a very good point about it being first impressions and how if i went to a website and there was a better one i would go to that.

    Thanks, Adam.

  15. Busted Bikez.

    in Chit Chat

    Posted

    Im still struggling how u can say lack of effort, Can u prove the above?? Have u wanted questions about the products sold? How do u know how this guys service is???? Have u ordered anything? yeah though not....

    thanks for the support guys, the website was done as a favour from a mate for nothing so i cant complain.

    im putting every penny and all my spare time into making this work.

    all i was hoping for was a little bit of help from what i would class as a really close knitt community on here.

    thanks, Adam.

  16. Busted Bikez.

    in Chit Chat

    Posted

    Busted Bikez.....

    My concerns are two fold:

    1. 'Busted' Bikez - This makes me feel as if I might be buying something which is broken. This does not interest me.

    2. 'Bikez' - With a 'Z'. This makes me believe that the person in charge of the shop site is either a young teenager, or someone who is poor/chavvy/lower-class/etc. This does not interest me.

    By actually using the letter 'Z' (firstly I have no idea why you would, or why the craze ever started) but it actually reads as: Bike-ez, like someone with an exceptionally stronger Gordie accent saying "Bikers". I imagine it's the word 'Bikes' that you're going for, so would suggest the 'S' is put in place, like intended.

    Without being overly silly I think your negative reaction is down to your lack of effort. No one on here owes you anything so there needs to be a reason to visit the site and support your business. I'm not sure how people get it so wrong. Look at Tartybikes, look at all the ways they help, the services they provide, the countless times they provide exceptional service.....that's why they've got their reputation, so you need to do something to build yours. Not be whiney and sullen.

    the whole point is its for smashed up bikes, hence "motorcycle salvage" i was just thinking seeing as its supposed to be a community on here were people help people out it wouldnt of been an issue. i know if someone else had just started up a business i would be more than happy to help them out.

    the more sole traders we get the better, im fed up of big companies pushing everyone out.

    I don't think I've ever said this before, and will probably never say it again, but here goes...

    I agree with Matthew62.

    My tips for making this business work:

    • Either sack the current website off, or hire a designer to start from scratch. It instantly reflects you and your business, which at the moment shows me you're badly thought out, rushed/half-arsed and most importantly, black.
    • Change the name, at least as far as Broken Bikes, because then it doesn't use a z instead of an s, it doesn't use the word busted (sounds a bit too American to me), and you get a bit of a play on words. (Broken Bikes, bikes that have ceased to be working bikes, that are now being split up and sold in bits.)

    This isn't coming from my arsey b*****d side I usually post on here from by the way, but from my web designer/buyer of second hand bike spares for about 10 years side.

    the issue with "broken bikes" is theres a shop just down the road from me called broken box, and lets just say the work isnt the best and in no way would i like to be associated with them :/

  17. Busted Bikez.

    in Chit Chat

    Posted

    well cheers for the support guys.

    was only asking for a little bit of help seeing as ive just started my own business and im completely skint and thought people might be able to help me out but it would appear that thats too much to ask.

    Thanks for nothing, Adam.

  19. Busted Bikez.

    in Chit Chat

    Posted

    Hey guys, i know theres a few of you on here with motorbikes so thought i would spread the word.

    i own a motorcycle salvage and repairs garage in cornwall.

    website is abit naff at the moment but its www.bustedbikez.co.uk

    you can access my ebay shop from there aswell.

    Also like the facebook page here im always putting updates on there

    cheers for helping out a fellow trials rider :) the more i can earn the more i can ride :)

    Adam.

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