Sold me a product that was different than the photos listed on their website. When I contacted the…read morecompany for assistance, they refused to reply after their initial canned response.

Have been wanting to give the simulators at Axon a try for over a year now but it was hard to find…read moretime given my work schedule and inability to coordinate with friends to go down to their Beckwith location. We were trying to figure out what to do after lunchtime and I remembered that Axon was now open in Aberdeen Centre so we stopped by (reservations recommended). I have a Logitech/Playseat rig at home that's collected dust for the better part of 2 years but used to be more active with driving sims and racing games so I'm familiar with those systems and Assetto Corsa but it's my first time with something that simulates G-force. The friends that I came with have never really tried simulators at any level before so it was interesting to see how they fared. We all found the simulators to be quite intuitive, they gave us an orientation on a Porsche Boxster which was easy to learn on and did exactly what we thought it would. We tried two more cars and tracks and left very impressed with the quality of the simulators. I really liked the social aspect of it and being able to talk smack on the provided headsets. For those who have only ever driven on the street and in traffic, you don't ever really get to feel the sensation of a car that's about to lose control. This is a safe way to feel the sensation of steering getting light, understeer, and weight transfer when the car is upset. The best part was that all 4 of us left feeling like better drivers and were significantly more confident with limit handling. All of the equipment is considerably more expensive and state of the art compared to the arcade racing games we grew up playing so don't expect to be paying $1 for 5 minutes of Daytona USA. I think the era of those low quality arcade racing games is over as your average smartphone racing game is already way beyond that level of entertainment. Pricing-wise I feel that it's geared towards your more serious driving enthusiast rather than your casual gamer. I liken it to just having a treadmill and some dumbbells at home to actually investing in a personal trainer. There is value to your investment but understandably not all can justify the commitment. I think more options for drop-in/casual participants will help expand Axon's niche market as a $65-120 monthly commitment is a considerable expense (certainly more than my rarely used gym membership :P ). The simulators here are a lot more sophisticated and actually valuable for more serious driver training. As someone who's participated in a lot of track days at various race tracks, I left Axon feeling like I still had a lot to learn. There is an element of fear that you simply can't overcome in a real car which will always hold you back from reaching their actual limit, but high quality simulators like these give you a risk-free way of experiencing that limit (and beyond as indicated by the number of spin outs I had in the short time I was at Axon).

Brought in a tear wheel with a puncture with a 1/8 allen ket 1.25 inch off center . I askedto…read moreremove tire and patch from inside as had 75% tread left. Service manager says to close to sidewall, have to replace. Asked for his best quote on tire. 327 plus tax. And two weeks to get.shopped around same exact tire 277 plus tax .went back with new tire, at 9 am when they opened.told them where i got it locally so they could maybe use them and pass savings onto customer.service managers nose got out of joint and his demeanor changed instantly, I just wanted to help . I asked to get it back asap. Said he would phone when ready. I called 5 hours later, might be done by 5 ( less than a hour to do) I said you have had it since 9, told me to hold, then came back and said maybe at 3:30. I seen where this was going. Went picked up tire and rim and new tire, took else where, they were busy but they would do right away. Asked why i did not just patch tire on inside? This was due to upsale of service manager! Ive been coming to the his place for decades! Maybe we both had bad days but i will travel miles before i support this place again. To bad as Troy is a great person / owner and staff freindly, but this service manager is one not to deal with if you go there! He upsells you goes out of his way to piss you off if you dont like his recomendations. what a ----

I had to buy an $11 part from these guys to fix my Honda lawnmower. I had never even been into the…read moreshop before. Discovered that I needed air tools to install the part and asked the manager if he could help me out. The shop was backed up for 3 weeks( midsummer) and he said he couldn't get me in. I use the mower to make my living and when he found that out, told me to bring the mower in just before opening the next morning. I did and he met me at the service area before the mechanic's arrived and installed the part himself. Extreme service and I was really grateful!

I had a great time in the 'Learn to Ride' course in Richmond. The instructors Lee, Canic & Adam…read morewere friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. As a person getting back into riding after a long hiatus I was surprised at how much I learned in the course. The classroom sessions were engaging and the on-bike skills were served up in easily digestible chunks, providing a smooth progression in difficulty. You can't go wrong with 1st Gear!

We used 1st Gear to get certification. They have good equipment and are second to none for…read moreservice . Adam is the head instructor, and let's nothing past . Our confidence level was at it top after completing their course . We recommend 1st Gear for anybody who's serious about riding your bike safely .

My mechanic completed my race bike build a day before a 2 day track day event up at Area 27…read more Needless to say my nerves were running high. Upon pickup my mechanic explained my race seat was missing... which for all intents and purposes renders the bike useless at the track. I called up OPP Racing in pure desperation. Despite it being late in the afternoon, Patrick / owner drove to the shop to meet me... not even sure if he can help me. Luckily he was able to locate me a seat pad from his own personal project bike. He gave me tips for the seat installation which made the experience so much easier and gave it a nice finished look. Patrik MADE my bike trip happen! OPP Racing are real bike guys and happy to help fellow track day riders, don't hesitate to give them a call!

Sold me a part that did not fit. Returned it in 3 days & requested a refund (as per company…read morepolicy). Received phone call confirming receipt of item& refund request. Called company twice inquiring about refund--Still awaiting refund two weeks after return--filed dispute with PayPal. Company policy on website states "refunds issued 5 to 7 days after returned item received." Obviously giving me the runaround. BUYER BEWARE!

Crazy good day with sandy and regan working thru street level 2. Tolerance patience and amazing…read moreknowledge. Every rider must take this course. Food drink shade and a cool T shirt

Every penny is worth spending here. Listen everyone ,if ever you think of riding a bike ,come here…read moreto get your training. I am telling this from my first hand experience as I just finished my basic training with them which covers motorcycle skills test after knowledge test. Basically they prepare you for road test with notes and hands on practice. There are industry experienced instructors who have gone to driving schools and have tons of experience learning and teaching. School has its own private lot to practice manoeuvre skills,braking,slow shifting etc. 2 days of theory class followed by 2 days lot training and 2 days on road. Isn't it worth $895.00 (Approximate fee for basic training ) Very well equipped facility with washrooms and small kitchenette. Enough gear for rain n safety. Chris ,Tony and all others are very helpful. Teaching style,patience and vast knowledge of biking world makes Chris an outstanding instructor. Christine,the administrator is also very helpful. In fact she can help u getting a road test date earlier then general public. Oh yah, a pacific ridibg t-shirt as a swag on last day. How Cool !!! I can just go on and on but enough for now. Do check them out if u wanna try riding a bike. Ur safety is at stake here so don't choose any other school then pacific riding .