Perhaps I am doing them a disservice and they can equally maintain disc as they can rim brakes. They work well and are no concerns, and this shouldn’t be a factor against the bike. Comparatively to the other Marin bikes we have used in the past the volume of use this bike has had, and the type of riding we do on it, we haven’t trashed it as much as the others. As a result the bike still looks and performs as you would expect due to this.
I feel this bike is the type of bike you get as an introduction into cycling, or to supplement your bike collection for that one you just pick up and go without too much thought for the short coffee rides. We have had one piece of maintenance in the two years, which was a faulty disc pad, which was our fault for incorrect storage over a long period. You should have your bike serviced regularly if you ride regularly. We aim to get fast fix jobs i.e. smaller repairs completed and straight back out where-ever possible. Yes but please check directly with your local store for availability.
There are mounts for bottle cages, mudguards and a kickstand – all you could possible need to attach to the bike. This makes it even more practical and ready for comfortable dry riding. The brakes a mechanical disc brakes which work absolutely fine. My only concern would be the ability for the average at-home mechanic to service and fix these should they go wrong, or to perform some basic maintenance along the way.
We traditionally ride road and gravel bikes and with that comes a certain type of saddle, which if you get it right is absolutely fine. However, when you are presented with the La-z-Boy style saddle that comes as standard on the Kentfield you are spoilt with how comfortable a large padded seat can be. Here at Halfords we take pride in the bikes we design, build and sell and are happy that all of our
bikes are of the highest qualty. That’s why we offer a Limited Lifetime Guarantee on the frame and
rigid forks of all Halfords and Halfords exclusive brand’s for the original owner. On top of this, we also cover all other components on the bike for 1 year unless the manufacturer
states otherwise.
Your Halfords colleague will give you an estimate timescale when you drop your bike off. Have a look at the information on this page to find out about our servicing, repair and
fitting options. We also offer great service
packages to help maintain your bike. I applaud the ambition but I can also understand the concern. Perhaps a compromise with a few visitor parking spaces on-site added to the access to the negotiated off-site parking for staff, will allay the highways agencies fears. Fascinating case study of the car-centric planning system.
If you wish to proceed we’ll book your bike in at the earliest opportunity. My last big employer only got their 2000+ person office approved by including active travel provisions. Huge number of secure bike parking spaces in the undercroft, showers, lockers, kent hybrid bike changing rooms, even a repair hub. There is not a single situation where anyone visiting this factory has no alternative but to drive themselves there. Taxis will be allowed, Disabled parking will be provided, Courier vans will be catered for.
Whether you’re a regular cyclist or a fair-weather enthusiast, your bike needs regular TLC to
keep it in tip-top condition. Here at Halfords, we want to help keep you on the move, and that’s why
we offer our FREE Bike Health Check and a range of bike servicing. Through the FREE Bike Health Check, one of Halfords’ trained technicians will assess the
condition of your bike before recommending the best bike service for your needs. Explore our amazing range of bike services, repairs and book your FREE Bike Health Check below. I had a quick look at the application on the Ashford planning portal. Given a day or so, I could wade through the paperwork and work out the crux of the matter.
If you wish to have any work completed we will be book you in at the earliest available opportunity, but this may not be the same-day. Yes, however we are unable to work on any non-Halfords electric bike where we need to complete electrical work, as this is due to access to spare parts and often voiding the manufactures warranty. We can still complete mechanical work on non-Halfords electric bikes. I hope that they have really switched-on transport consultants on board, who can help resolve the outstanding concerns.