7 weeks waiting for my new bike

[vickster]

I was told 6-8 weeks for a Bianchi when I was considering one about 5 years ago, nothing grand either

What did they say when you ordered it? Have the LBS tried to source from another retailer if the manufacturer are having supply difficulties?

Try calling another retailer and see what they say, see if it's an LBS or Orro issue. Shop near here sells them for example

 

[S-Express]

Okay - Orro

Like most carbon frames from the far east, there is no dedicated production line, they are batch produced. Orro are probably waiting on the next batch of frames from whoever makes them.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Initially, one guy said up to six weeks , on actually ordering the other said possibly two weeks. I'd taken the first as a conservative cautious estimate

OK. You should now name the brand and the shop. This is crap. It might be ok in a place that doesn't have winter, but 7 weeks of prime riding time is inexcusable.

I can't see the issue tbh, 6 weeks was quoted prior to ordering so you knew there was a wait.

And "prime time" is open to interpretations, I would be hoping that in 6-8 weeks we were entering prime time summer - elsewhere in the world they will not be.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Did you ask before you ordered what the time would be?

What did they say when you ordered it?

Is this a TMN for me?

 

[jefmcg]

I can't see the issue tbh, 6 weeks was quoted prior to ordering so you knew there was a wait.

And "prime time" is open to interpretations, I would be hoping that in 6-8 weeks we were entering prime time summer - elsewhere in the world they will not be.

Yeah, I should probably read more carefully. If they quote 6 weeks, 7 is not a disaster. If it stretches out, then it is.

(@damj can edit this thread after he has his bike.)

But, coming from Australia (a long time ago), I am used to a riding season of 52 weeks/year. While I do that in the UK too, most people don't. So if you only ride say - April to October then 7 weeks is 23% of your season. Pretty huge.

 

[S-Express]

So if you only ride say - April to October then 7 weeks is 23% of your season. Pretty huge.

There is a simple answer though - cancel the order and buy something which is available.

 

[jefmcg]

There is a simple answer though - cancel the order and buy something which is available.

Yeah, but if it's only another week....

The time to walk away was the 6 week time line, at the beginning of the season.

 

[vickster]

I think he's buying a disc braked commuter, not strictly a summer bike. I think on C2W which might complicate matters for cancelling?

 

[S-Express]

Yeah, but if it's only another week....

Well, maybe. And if that then turns into another week, then another two......

I had a similar issue last year. Set myself a cut-off date, at which point I cancelled the order and moved on.

 

[damj]

I think he's buying a disc braked commuter, not strictly a summer bike. I think on C2W which might complicate matters for cancelling?

You've a good memory, or you've looked, yes correct

probably would.

 

[vickster]

You've a good memory, or you've looked, yes correct

probably would.

Not sure I didn't give you the initial suggestion!

 

[Racing roadkill]

After 14 weeks with no realistic delivery date I cancelled mine from Canyon a few years ago.

You had a lucky escape.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I don't want to name the company or the bike shop but is seven weeks acceptable waiting for my new bike. Anyone else experiencing such long delays. Is this just the norm? I'm sure I waited 48 hours last time.

It depends on the bike, and the spec. For example, Specialized have a habit of advertising the same bike, at several dealer shops. If 3 people want the same bike, 2 will have to wait longer than 1 because they only have 1 available for immediate dispatch.

 

[S-Express]

It depends on the bike, and the spec. For example, Specialized have a habit of advertising the same bike, at several dealer shops. If 3 people want the same bike, 2 will have to wait longer than 1 because they only have 1 available for immediate dispatch.

Doesn't sound like you understand anything about retail/distribution.

 

[Rooster1]

What does the order small print say about the lead time? If they have gone way beyond the T&C's then you may have the right to cancel.