There has been a conversation where several people have mentioned that Pirate was sold, and one member mentioned Taco, which I am assuming is a member here (flybytaco). I am not pointing fingers, these could be baseless rumors, but if Justin was the original owner, and it was sold, then that explains why people are beginning to feel dissatisfied. Pirate may have been a cut above at one time, but if the new owners are not living up to the reputation that Justin built, then that legacy is not going to last. If someone is not 100 per cent satisfied with a purchase they have made for whatever reason, and they choose not to buy from that vendor again, that is their choice, and even though you may feel it is an overreaction, its not really your place to judge, is it?
Dont trust pirate cycles!!!!!!
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There has been a conversation where several people have mentioned that Pirate was sold, and one member mentioned Taco, which I am assuming is a member here (flybytaco). I am not pointing fingers, these could be baseless rumors, but if Justin was the original owner, and it was sold, then that explains why people are beginning to feel dissatisfied. Pirate may have been a cut above at one time, but if the new owners are not living up to the reputation that Justin built, then that legacy is not going to last. If someone is not 100 per cent satisfied with a purchase they have made for whatever reason, and they choose not to buy from that vendor again, that is their choice, and even though you may feel it is an overreaction, its not really your place to judge, is it?
Pirate Cycles is a pretty well established business on this forum and in general, I don't think they're hurting for business or a little bad rap is gonna bring them down. Customers just need to understand Rome wasn't built in a day and that the world doesn't revolve entirely around them.
I want my parts and want them now is not gonna get your bike built any faster.....relax and be a little more patient until they finally arrive.
Here's a little story that might make you feel better (prolly not). I ordered an EZM tranny in the beginning of July and two weeks laterI called Mike and he said he was shipping it that day. It is now two months later and I still don't have it. I haven't called and bugged him and I haven't whined about it on the forum. And I'm a dealer for the company!?
It'll get here one day......eventually.
Relax.....go for a ride
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I'm not waiting on parts, but I did order one that is the wrong size and wanted to see if I can return it, but so far after several phone calls over the last week n half and two emails no luck talking to them. I'm not the OP of this topic, but I am frustrated over the lack of communication on their part. Well established or not, that is bad business.Pirate Cycles is a pretty well established business on this forum and in general, I don't think they're hurting for business or a little bad rad is gonna bring them down. Customers just need to understand Rome wasn't built in a day and that the world doesn't revolve entirely around them.
I want my parts and want them now is not gonna get your bike built any faster.....relax and be a little more patient until they finally arrive.
Here's a little story that might make you feel better (prolly not). I ordered an EZM tranny in the beginning of July and two weeks laterI called Mike and he said he was shipping it that day. It is now two months later and I still don't have it. I haven't called and bugged him and I haven't whined about it on the forum. And I'm a dealer for the company!?
It'll get here one day......eventually.
Relax.....go for a ride
My Ma once told me "Son, don't ever lie to me. Whatever you do, I'm your mother and I'll always love you. But if you lie to me I'll never believe you again."
Had a brain fart and looked at that part it was replacing cross eyed. Needed a 13/16 laid back seat post and thought it was 7/8 when I ordered it.
i can't stop laughing.....I'm almost in tears from laughter... I was thinking to myself about one of these jokesters jumping all over that and it turns out it's the Mod. I'm still laughing
There's a bunch of different seat post shims out there. Might be easier to look into that.
Slaps head...
7/8" is bigger than 13/16"
So a shim would make the 7/8" even bigger when it really needs to 13/16". Sorry but all the grease in the world isn't going to get it in there... HAHAHA
I am in no way involved and really don't know but man those are words to live by.It'll get here one day......eventually.
Relax.....go for a ride
Thanks Scotto.
Sorry, I had read that backwards. Well, worst-case scenario, you could sell that seatpost and then get the right size.
Man you are good....I tried reading it backwards and couldn't get past the first two words or whatever: "61\31 naht reggib si "8\7
It really looks like a different language to me
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I like pirate cycles, never had a bad experience with them, always quick delivery. only weird thing, is how did he know i like star burst candy?
Just got my order yesterday from PC. My coaster rim, PC adaptor, and quart of oil mix. I had to wait a week½ for them to get the rim I wanted. For everyone that thinks pirate's has close. They are still OPEN for business. They just don't answer there phones sometimes. 
Nobody said Pirate's was closed. There are rumors of it having been sold. Two totally different things, my man.
