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Pedalling_gear

Member since Jul 2023 • Last active Sep 2024
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Suffering cyclist based in SE London

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  • in Frame Builders
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    Try paragon machine works direct

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  • in Complete bikes and frame & forks
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    Bingo

  • in Complete bikes and frame & forks
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    Thanks :-)
    Will do!

  • in Complete bikes and frame & forks
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    It’s not your mum that’s for sale

  • in Complete bikes and frame & forks
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    Now sold

  • in Frame Builders
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    Yes it will probably take a couple of months for that to appear on the register. Keep checking however, but again, even if the appointment is on there, don’t expect this to be a speedy process to get an outcome on your claim. It’s also important to monitor this as I think you have a limited window in which to claim (I think 2 months). You might be able to file something informal now if they’ve sent you that email about shutting down. (Big disclaimer…I am by no means qualified in this space). Google insolvency claims and it should give you same clarity

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    Sorry to hear this too. I’m afraid it’s not looking great. You’ll probably have to form an orderly queue behind everyone else who is owed money. If you know who is appointed the administrator it will be their responsibility to prioritise who is owed and generally it starts with who is owed the most. Sorry it’s stressful and no doubt upsetting but to manage your expectations it won’t be quick or simple

  • in Frame Builders
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    I’ve not had any issues with US builders…had firefly in past and currently have crumpton and recently lucky enough to get a ti Sturdy. Absolutely worth the money and Toms comms were spot on in terms of managing expectations of delays, parts and when he’s not happy with QC he tells me the delay. Couldn’t ask for more

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    Fair enough. I’m not getting involved in that and i would never wish for a failure…but if a business wants to maintain trust, they should be as transparent as possible especially when customers are putting down large deposits. The last bike I bought the builder was so clear from the outset that the delivery date could move out by 6 months but pretty much updated me every month with clear build pics, reasons for delays (fortunately few) and that helped bring reassurance. It is also a nightmare for a lot of builders…imagine running a workshop, orders, comms, finances etc etc on your own in one of the smallest margin industries…not something I could do.
    Mistakes however should be owned by the business owner and the accountability too. If they’ve lied, used money for other purposes in the business…personally that doesn’t feel right and goes back to my initial post…I worry the actions (whether intentionally of not) could have more severe consequences than initially intended

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