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  • Product Quality
    3.6 (30)
  • Return Claim MadeYes (9) · No (37)
  • Shipping
    2.3 (12)
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John

JohnCentral Coast

  • 3 reviews

TERRIBLE service, avoid at all costs

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You place an order, they take your money, and then you never hear from them. No idea if the items you bought are actually in stock or on backorder. They've already exceeded their "ship within 1-3 business days" policy by a week and they ignore all email inquiries. NEVER AGAIN. There are too many good online bike shops to waste your time and money with these scammers.

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Wayne

WayneMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 2 reviews

Good Service

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Our order was received within what we considered was a reasonable time frame. All items we requested were received without any damage and packaging was most satisfactory. We would have no hesitation purchasing from them again.

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If I could give no stars I would

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I have contacted this company 3 times now after purchasing a bike nearly 3 weeks ago as a birthday gift. I received an email advising it was awaiting delivery and I would get tracking details within 1-5 business days. That was 14 days ago now and I have no idea whether the bike is in stock or whether I have been scammed.

If you are going to operate a business whose sole communication is email, have the courtesy to reply. It is very concerning and I would not recommend them!!

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Mahogany
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Advertised item for sale, took my money, told me later that they didn't have it in stock.

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Went to their site to buy a new bike helmet, found the model and colour I wanted. It was advertised for sale and in stock. They write to me a week later saying they just happen not to have the item I wanted. Strange that - they were VERY happy to take my money. Offered me a refund or alternate product/colour. I wrote asking about another product and they just ignored me. I had to buy the item elsewhere and I've asked bicycle store for a refund. As all the reviews seem to say - really bad service indeed. I won't use them again.

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Mick W

Mick WGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Yeah, I got caught out too.. .

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Usual story, didn't do my research because it was only a couple of wear and tear things I needed that came to less that $100. Two weeks later and no notice of receiving the order, packing or sending the items. A standard automated reply to emails.

Stay well away people, you need your money more than scammers do.

Return Claim MadeNo
Luke2929

Luke2929SOUTH BRISBANE

  • Verified customer

Would give no stars if possible. Scammer alert! Avoid! Avoid! Avoid!

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Return Claim MadeNo
Rednblack

RednblackBrisbane

  • 7 reviews

Good price

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Was shopping for two surly racks, this store had best price, i paid the $398.
Whilst waiting i read some reviews and became very concerned that i had lost my money.
I emailed the store and offered some alternative preferences to send in place of the racks as i was expecting to be told the racks were out of stock.

After about a week i got a shipping notification and my order was delivered three days later.

Cannot complain with the goods as they were perfect, or shipping as it was free.

Do not expect great communication as it seems to be lacking for whatever reason.

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Pauline

PaulineGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 2 reviews

AVOID AVOID AVOID

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Placed an order 16 days ago and was charged $50 delivery for a dog carrier. I live 30 minute across town (Pick up not an option unfortunately). Awaited a week. After emailing them for information on when I might expect delivery I received a “tracking number”. After 8 days there has been no update on the Australia Post tracking number so I’m assuming the Bicycle Store are printing off shipping labels but not actually dispatching. Two days ago I emailed to ask them to confirm that my item had indeed left their premises....still waiting for a reply. Tried calling with no luck either. Save yourself the frustration and hassle*****AVOID The Bicycle Store ******

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  • Verified customer

Terrible

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Their website showed stock and I was expecting delivery within 2 to 3 days as most reputable companies offer.
Products still have not arrived 9 days later and I am now wondering if it will.
Pathetic!!!!

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Nathan Sutherland

Nathan SutherlandHunter Region, NSW

Order from any other bike shop

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I placed an order 15 days ago wrote them an email a week after placing the order asking them when it will be getting delivered ect and they were just horrible with replying took them days I had to write atleast 10 emails to get an answer out of them just for them to let me know yesterday that the bike I had ordered was out of stock and that they would refund me the money

Return Claim MadeNo
Paverne

Paverne

  • 2 reviews

Transaction went OK

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Hamish

HamishGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Very poor service

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I ordered online 2 weeks ago. So far I have not received any items, not even an email with tracking details or any other communication to say there is any issue with the items I have ordered. I sent an email on Monday which was responded to Tuesday night saying that the order should have easily left the warehouse and they would chase up to see what the hold up is. I have not heard anything further even as I have replied to the email Wednesday morning with a follow up today. There are no other contact details for this business other than an email address.

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Russell I.

Russell I.Richmond-Tweed, NSW

Off to a shaky start

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I was feeling uneasy about my purchase during the first week as I had not received any acknowledgment, as in receipt, or dispatch information. I wrote an email to The Bicycle Store via their website but received no reply. I decided to go back to PayPal to see if they thought that was normal or not. That email just got forwarded on to the store. I have now received my items am very pleased with My purchases. My issue is not with the website or the products, just the lack of follow up correspondence. Hence, for this reason, I will not be using them again

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Daniela

DanielaSydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews

Very misleading listings and worst customer service!

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Dodgy company different brand items

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Hi i ordered vanquish butted handle bars $35 and a saddle robon seat, and when they finally arrived and took the items out of the packaging they had sent me a $20 zoom handle bars so i was disapointed i wanted the vanquish bars as they were reinforced and strong enough for were I ride as the cheap zoom bars are no good for off road or down hill riding totally defeats the purpose, i have emailed them and no response how dodgy so think twice before you order from them you might not get what you ordered.

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Bob M.

Bob M.Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

I will never use them... I got different brand item....

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Hard to communicate with them as they take days to reply email and they dont have phone number. They didn't send the correct item.... as the item I bought was sold out they send me different cheaper brand which I could bought for half the price else where.... even after I complained and ask fill refund via few emails I still not heard back from them ....

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Sean W

Sean WSydney, NSW

  • 19 reviews
  • Verified customer

Would never use again, was not a once off

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Return Claim MadeNo

Product arrived but when there was a problem...

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Two months after returning a defective tyre I dont have a replacement. They refused to replace it themeselves and apparently sent it to the manufacturer as a warranty issue. Despite what it says on their website, they've also refused to refund the postage I had to pay to return it.

Return Claim MadeYes

Great service

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I bought several items and am very happy with them. Items all arrived promptly, as described with no issues. Great communication from company (Eliza) via email. Happy to purchase from them again
Thanks!

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Poor customer service

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I was notified twice that the item I ordered was not in stock. Once my order was posted they sent the incorrect item and they've not responded to any of my emails!

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Questions & Answers

Ray F.

Ray F.asked

Not getting any response from them, how do i get my money back ? . Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks

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Daniela
Daniela

I've also only had trouble with them. Sorry this has happened to you as well, mate.
All we can do is warn others of this awful business.

Ray F.
Ray F.

Update bicycle store & velogear have same address in breaside victoria .

Hi Ray, lodge formal complaints with ACCC, Fair Trading and depending on how you paid, request a refund or lodge a card dispute. They are full blown scammers and need to be shut down. If people keep just walking away because "it's too hard" they will continue to get away with this. I am taking them down!

Ray F.

Ray F.asked

Hi can anyone tell me how to contact this mob, sent heaps of messages, came back messaged failed, they sent me a tracking number, it keeps telling me to try again, have i wasted my money . Any answers would be appreciated. Thanks

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Deen
Deen

Hi mate, i have also tried for a week now and no reply its like no ones there so unfortunately I do believe you have lost your money, i at least recieved my items but they were the wrong ones and also cheaper. good luck

Ray F.
Ray F.

Looks like consumer affairs next stop

Daniela
Daniela

I kept sending email after email and eventually they once sent a snotty response without an apology or any whiff of customer service. No further responses either. Anyone reading this, stay WELL away from this online store!

brian

brianasked

Lucky I read these reviews / I was looking for a new bike though now I might just try to fix my mountain bike instead / has anyone thought about trying a different bicycle shop?

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Beezee21
Beezee21

Yes - the vast majority I've dealt with over the years have been good. Wouldn't buy from this one again though. I don't like this rubbish where they bait advertise to get sales on items they don't have in stock and then attempt to sell you a different product with your "store credit". I did manage to get a refund so I guess that's something at least. For bike parts Wiggle are pretty good if you do decide to fix up your mountain bike. Good luck with it!

brian
brian

Oh ok thanks

I wish I had seen these reviews first! They tricked me into buying a product sending me an email saying an item I liked was back in stock! I had never even heard of them! They are disgusting scammers and I cannot wait until they go down!

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