shopping recumbents from the Czech Republic - did anyone?

Thanks to Wheelsmith, I contacted Tomas at Frontbike today and in fairness, he got back to me the same day. He was very apologetic about the problems the company has experienced and asked that I send the bike specification again. I asked him for a firm delivery day, and i await his response. The Frontbike account on E-bay is now closed down, so I can't leave feedback. As it's 40 days since I placed the order, I've had to file a complaint with the E-bay resolution centre just to try and cover myself. I really hope Tomas can deliver the bike though!

 

Y4PAP,

Where in the middle Czech Republic are you from? My wife's father is from Mrakotin, near Telc. We've been there twice to visit her cousins, once with our Tour Easys in 2004 and again with our trikes in 2010. Her other cousins are only 40 km's from Azub. Your country is wonderful to tour in! We're due again in 2014.

Enjoy,

Perry

 

Here's the latest on the frontbikes saga. I was promised the bike in the first week of February. When it didn't arrive, I contacted him. Tom told me he was having money problems and asked me for £250 so he could finish the bike quicker. I refused of course and that was the last I heard from him. Frontbikes are now being sold again on eBay under the company name of eurecumbents eurecumbent now. I've contacted the seller to ask where my bike is and EBay to let them know that they are being sold again. It may be a different owner of course, but I would have expected a response to my email if that was the case. These are just the bare facts. Anyone thinking about buying one can make their own decision.

 

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]The latest from me is that I am still waiting on the bike. He gave me some hope but the emails have run out.

[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]I had asked for the bike supplied without wheels as we make wheels here, and also into the possibility of a UK distribution deal - something to maybe help the situation.
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The bikes are back on eBay right enough. I have emailed eBay and the seller but there has been no action except the bike being withdrawn from auction.

Seriously pissed off - the last time we got ripped off here it was a Malaysian carbon fibre rim "agent" called Garrey Liang Hock Chee. And if I ever meet him......

Cycling is a small world after all and what goes around, comes around.


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Sorry A.D, my mistake, It's eurecumbent - no "s". the bike is back on eBay and has been for a couple of days now. I contacted eBay, but It's still listed. Tom has underestimated how petty I can be. I'll do all I can to make sure he doesn't sell another bike!
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AZUB

Does AZUB count?

http://www.azub.eu/CZ/recumbent-bike-azub-max/

 

Do a search for item number 121080193337. You'll see it's still marked up as a "Frontbike" on the frame. This is the one that probably should be avoided. In hindsight, it's very cheep. Things that are to good to be True usually are! Azub doesn't count, lovely looking bikes'