j-sworks
Maximum Pace
- Feb 5, 2012
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Hey All,
Since moving to Japan I have found it difficult to find specialized parts, dealers, and service. For example I am now out a rear wheel while specialized in Shibuya tries to hunt down a few parts for a 2009 Roval wheel, this is something that would have been fixed in the time takes to put back two beers back home.
Moreover, I have noticed that many shops either are not authorized dealers (ie no bikes or anything) or they only carry a lame selection of commuters and one or two pairs of shoes. I have noticed this online as well, nobody sells s-works or decent Specialized gear online or in stores.
So is Specialized just not carried or well supported outside of north America or are they just too cool for school and make you come to their one concept store in Japan?
Since moving to Japan I have found it difficult to find specialized parts, dealers, and service. For example I am now out a rear wheel while specialized in Shibuya tries to hunt down a few parts for a 2009 Roval wheel, this is something that would have been fixed in the time takes to put back two beers back home.
Moreover, I have noticed that many shops either are not authorized dealers (ie no bikes or anything) or they only carry a lame selection of commuters and one or two pairs of shoes. I have noticed this online as well, nobody sells s-works or decent Specialized gear online or in stores.
So is Specialized just not carried or well supported outside of north America or are they just too cool for school and make you come to their one concept store in Japan?