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shopping recumbents from the Czech Republic - did anyone?

Discussion in 'Buy, Sale or Trade' started by Y4PAP, May 14, 2012.  |  Print Topic

  1. sala0669

    sala0669

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    Ride:
    still searching
    Name:
    Simon
    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!
     
  2. Perry Butler

    Perry Butler

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    MN
    City:
    Lanesboro
    Ride:
    07 ICE TNT
    Name:
    Perry Butler
    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
     
  3. sala0669

    sala0669

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    Ride:
    still searching
    Name:
    Simon
    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.
     
  4. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Simon,
    Thanxx so much for the latest update. I'm like you, I figure any reputable company/owner would be interested in making things right...ASAP. If that's not the case, then as they say Caveat emptor.
     
  5. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Out of curiosity, I tried searching for eurecumbents on eBay just to see what was being offered. The good news is, apparently eBay is listening...

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  6. Wheelsmith

    Wheelsmith

    Region:
    Middle
    State/Country:
    Scotland (UK)
    Ride:
    No bike yet
    Name:
    Derek
    [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.
    Fat chance now.
    [/FONT]
    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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  7. sala0669

    sala0669

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    Ride:
    still searching
    Name:
    Simon
    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!
     
  8. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    I just searched for eurecumbent and got this...

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  9. Buddy Bishop

    Buddy Bishop Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Greeneville
    Ride:
    Elect. Goldrush
    Name:
    Buddy
  10. sala0669

    sala0669

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    England (UK)
    Ride:
    still searching
    Name:
    Simon
    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'
     
  11. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD

    Just FYI, the above website LINK now returns the following notice
    :

    We are sorry, this domain has been shut down due to either nonpayment of charges or another reason
     
  12. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Most interesting, when you search for the exact above item number it does in fact turn up a bike for sell by eurecumbent. However, when you go and look at the eurecumbent profile it indicates: This seller currently has NO ITEMS for sale. :confused9: (see bottow left corner of the attached printscreen)

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