SmithCreekCycle
- Member since Aug 12, 2020
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- West Kelowna , British Columbia
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Family focused shop with the odd high end fancy pants bike coming through it
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SmithCreekCycle edspratt's article
Apr 20, 2024 at 20:50
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Kona Bicycles' Parent Company Appoints New CFO, Intends to Sell Brand
I’ll dispute that. I work with two companies owned by PON and none of the staff have ever made comments like the staff at Kona have. I’m happy with both as suppliers as well!
SmithCreekCycle edspratt's article
Apr 20, 2024 at 7:01
Apr 20, 2024
Kona Bicycles' Parent Company Appoints New CFO, Intends to Sell Brand
From inside the Kona team on bike rumour.
“I’m posting anonymously due to potential repercussions, but as someone who works at Kona under Kent Outdoors, I feel compelled to share the distressing realities we face and urge you to take action.
Kent Outdoors is currently run by short-sighted individuals who are utterly disconnected from the communities, sports, and people attached to their brands. Their lack of understanding and interest in cycling and any other sport has not only led to poor decision making but also to a toxic corporate environment where Kona and their other brands are suffering greatly. Under their management, Kona has accumulated millions of dollars in unpaid debts to our suppliers (Fairly and Hodaka), with no attempts made to negotiate or even communicate, effectively planning to stiff them. This strategy isn’t limited to Kona; it’s a disturbing pattern that is evident across all brands under the Kent Outdoors umbrella. I urge all suppliers and partners across the board that do business with Kent Outdoors to be careful. Everyone should be seriously concerned about this pattern of non-payment and poor business ethics.
The working conditions here are more than just poor—they’re abysmal. Communication is practically non-existent now under the new management, creating a chaotic environment where decisions are made without transparency or employee input. The stress of potentially not getting paid has been a reality for some of us, adding to an overwhelming sense of job insecurity. Long hours, and weekend work, is the norm all without additional compensation or even basic recognition of our hard work.
The only individuals who seem to survive and even advance under the current regime are the “yes men” those who align too readily with a flawed agenda, lacking critical engagement or genuine passion for the brands. This has caused significant unrest among other brands under the Kent Outdoors umbrella, who are equally upset about these new leaders. Their inability to effectively manage people, combined with a lack of fundamental understanding of the communities they serve, is rapidly destroying the companies. These leaders are not just failing; they are actively dismantling the very essence of what made all of these brands successful.
The company is not just being led poorly; it’s being led by individuals who don’t seem to care about the damage they’re doing to the brands, communities, or people. Any company considering a partnership with Kent Outdoors should seriously reconsider. Any customer should consider carefully buying products from our companies since who knows if we will even have the parts to support them.
In light of these issues, I am calling on all community members to join us in boycotting all Kent Outdoors brands. We need to demonstrate that these destructive practices are unacceptable. By uniting and applying public pressure, we hope to initiate a significant change in Kent Outdoors’ direction and leadership to a model that values the employees, respects the community, and truly understands the sports industries they are part of.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any support you can lend. Let’s stand together to save Kona and the other brands we cherish.”
Selling
Apr 9, 2024 at 13:52
Apr 9, 2024Ibis HD6 - Shop Build
$7500 CADThis is an custom bike that we built from the frame up using parts that are ready to take some big hits but won't break the bank. The HD6 is one of our shops favourite Enduro bikes and we're stoked to get someone on this rig.
Featuring:
SRAM GX Eagle Groupset w/NX cranks
Marzocchi Bomber Z1 180mm Coil Fork
SRAM Code RSC Brakes
SQlab 611 12cm Saddle
OneUp Dropper Lever
Maxxis Minion DHF (Front) & Minion DHRII (Rear)
SRAM DUB Threaded BB
Fox Factory Float X2 165mm Shock
29" Front & 27.5" Rear
If you have any questions let us know!
Buy now before it's gone!: https://www.smithcreekcycle.ca/products/large-hd6-green-budget-baller-build
Selling
Apr 5, 2024 at 15:21
Apr 5, 2024Marzocchi Bomber Z2 130mm 29"
$550 CADUnopened Marzocchi fork at a screaming deal.
Travel: 130mm
Size: 29"
Spacing: 15x110
Rake: 44mm
Purchase now:
https://www.smithcreekcycle.ca/products/marzocchi-bomber-z2-fork-29-44r-130mm-rail-15qrx110-blk
Selling
Apr 5, 2024 at 14:58
Apr 5, 2024Fox Factory Float 38 170mm 29"
$750 CADUnused Fox Factory fork at a screaming deal.
Steerer is uncut.
Travel: 170mm
Size 29"
Spacing: 15x110
rake: 44mm
Purchase Here:
https://www.smithcreekcycle.ca/products/2022-fox-38-float-factory-29in-170mm-grip-2-hsc-lsc-hsr-lsr-15qrx110-44mm-rake-shiny-blk
Selling
Apr 5, 2024 at 14:54
Apr 5, 2024Fox Factory Float 36 160mm 29"
$750 CADBrand new Fox Factory fork, has never been installed on a bike.
Steerer tube has been cut to 24cm.
Travel: 160mm
Size: 29"
Spacing: 15x110
Rake: 44mm
Purchase here:
https://www.smithcreekcycle.ca/products/2023-36-k-float-29in-f-s-160-grip-2-hsc-lsc-hsr-lsr-shiny-blk-orange-gloss-blk-logo-kabolt-x-110-blk-1-5-t-58ht-44mm-rake-am
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