THE GOOD: Ultra 1000 delivered 2/26/21
THE NOT SO GOOD: issues discovered during bike setup:
A. battery fitment issue (battery does not set correctly in holder requires extraordinary pressure to seat battery, causing scraped paint on frame edge), B. worn paint/bare metal area on wheel rim (assuming paint was worn off during shipment).
MORE NOT SO GOOD: Issues after the first short maiden ride and post-ride inspection:
A. 7/8 spokes on rear wheel loose, 4 spokes on front-wheel loose,
B. derailleur out of adjustment (jumping gears).
Contacted Support via email, took to a local bike shop for inspection. Apparently, wheels were not completely set up prior to shipment. Spokes require tightening and wheels trued ($50)...derailleur required adjustment ($13).
THE BAD: CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND RESPONSE: after a brief period of initial great response...in which I performed tasks requested of me, provided photos and video of battery fitment issue, copies of invoice for derailleur adjustment and cost to tighten spokes and true wheels, as well as the contact information of local bike shop owner for any questions; along with multiple emails to Eddy, and messages/call back number left for support help.
Before communication ceased...Eddy informed me to give them a day to look over all the issues before approving my spoke tightening and wheel trueing because they would want to address everything together (i.e. battery fitment and spokes tightening and wheel trueing). ok fair enough!
My next and last communication from Eddy was to remove and reinstall the lower battery bracket if that doesn't work remove and reinstall the upper battery bracket and let them know...which I did...last of any communications.
So with no communication as to approval for shop work (spoke tightening and wheel trueing) which is scheduled for tomorrow (bike shop working me into their full schedule), I'm left on my own to get what's clearly QC and warranty issues done on my own.
Then there is the problem with the battery fitment!
If anything changes and i get my issues corrected I will gladly update and change my rating! Very disappointed with what I thought was a quality company with a good CS reputation!
UPDATE 3/5/21 (e-mail Sent to Eddy)
Eddy seeing I did not receive any response from you until nearly 5 pm and needing to have the bike there before the shop's closing time of 5pm, the bike was dropped off already!
So needless to say I was unable to attempt the battery install per the video in your attachment... Although I've already attempted it multiple times.
I kept you informed and aware of this appointment...after no response either by email or phone yesterday I had to make a decision on my own to have the necessary work done i.e. spokes tighten and wheels trued.
I decided this was my best path forward both for my long-term riding safety and the protection of my substantial investment.
But also, in hopes that the battery fitment issue would eventually get corrected either by Biktrix or worst case by other means.
My confidence as an initially trusting buyer based largely on your companies stellar customer reviews and my personal desire to support a small business has now turned to frustration and disappointment.
Now I have some questions for Biktrix. First will they reimburse me the $13 for the derailleur adjustment plus the $50 for the spoke tightening and trueing of the wheels per the documents I previously provided from the bike shop?
Also when I dropped off the bike I spoke to them about my battery fitment problem and that I was awaiting a response from you.
I asked if I were to bring the battery in when I pick up my bike whether they could try and seat it properly or determine where the problem could be. They were willing to try it. So now that I have this additional video I can show them...which may help. Would Biktrix approve this action by the shop?
Finally, as you know the bike is unrideable...due to these issues. The joy and anticipation of experiencing my new e-bike greatly diminished... however, even with all this I see an opportunity here for Biktrix to salvage this relationship and earn a stanch advocate!
I'm yet hopeful this will be the case! I look forward to Biktrix's timely response positive resolution!
ty Jim