Anyone ordered from Ribble recently?

louispeace23
louispeace23 Posts: 18
edited June 2011 in Road buying advice
So i have decided to go for a Gran Fondo, ordered last week and posted C2W certificate on the same day, not had a call yet from them to take the admin/delivery charge though and was wondering if anyone else had done the same, also how long it took for them to get in contact. I know the certificate is there as sent it recorded delivery.

Not sure how long the delivery will be i know they are constantly busy and recently had a break in so are probably low on stock for most parts!

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  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Wasn't there a thread recently saying average 2-3 weeks depending on what spec?

    I'd chase them up if I were you.
  • Dextrous
    Dextrous Posts: 3
    I ordered a Gran Fondo on 14-05-11 and it shipped on 26-05-11, finally arrived 5 days later,due to the bank holiday i would imagine.

    I emailed them once to ask how long it would take to process the order, they replied 4 days later to say 10 to 15 working days from the order - so mine was as good as spot on.

    Its a great bike!
  • Dextrous
    Dextrous Posts: 3
    I ordered a Gran Fondo on 14-05-11 and it shipped on 26-05-11, finally arrived 5 days later,due to the bank holiday i would imagine.

    I emailed them once to ask how long it would take to process the order, they replied 4 days later to say 10 to 15 working days from the order - so mine was as good as spot on.

    Its a great bike!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Well I ordered some energy gels & drink 6 days ago and still waiting!
  • RowCycle
    RowCycle Posts: 367
    Only ordered some pedals before. Came ok.

    I'd ring them, I e-mailed them twice previously about other things and had no reply. I hear customer service isn't their strong point.
  • 1@ATIME
    1@ATIME Posts: 89
    Ordered a new set of wheels and got them within 5 days to Ireland
    Ribble Stealth
    previous: Kiron Scandium, 80's Raleigh Equipe, Striker :)
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    I think they just must have so much custom they are struggerling to keep up with the 20% offers and all that.....

    To be fair ive also ordered some shoes and paid the £3.99 next day and it says dispatched on the same day, my gels I did the royal mail option so thats why its slower.
  • Avezius
    Avezius Posts: 132
    Just over 3 weeks from paying admin fee to bike delivery. Quite a while to sort out admin fee!

    I have posted about my experience of buying a Ribble bike here if youre interested: http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12781207
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    3 Weeks is okay I guess as long as you know roughly whats going on.
  • Avezius
    Avezius Posts: 132
    :lol:
  • shane r
    shane r Posts: 326
    There is one guy that sorts out admin fee and he was away for 2 weeks recently. He has his own number as he's not at the shop-it's 01772 338727. Give him a ring.

    I ordered a bike with a voucher a couple weeks ago. He called me within 30 mins of opening the post that contained my voucher. Picking up the bike on Thursday.
    Coupla Road Bikes
  • DF33
    DF33 Posts: 732
    7 days for a pair of pedals shown as in stock. arrived a few days ago
    Peter
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    A Thumbs up from me my order placed on the 7th arrived on the 8th with the £3.99 postage.

    Ive only had other postage options take longer so I would now always used the £3.99 delivery as it does what it says on the tin!
  • louispeace23
    louispeace23 Posts: 18
    ok so i had a call yesterday from their accounts department to take the extra cost after they had recieved the voucher, he said that it will be 3 weeks for delivery, but i'm guessing they have to quote that to cover themselves??!

    I will give it a week or so then give them a call to see how long it will be, hopefully i will get it in time for the L2B on the 19th!!

    @shane r, how long did it take from paying the extra to picking up the bike?
  • shane r
    shane r Posts: 326
    Picking it up tomorrow so about 2 weeks. Call them a week today and they will confirm your build date.
    Coupla Road Bikes
  • shane r
    shane r Posts: 326
    Ready on time as promised. Picked it up yesterday. No question, they are VERY busy.
    Coupla Road Bikes
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Yeah good to hear thumbs up for them! What did you get Shane?
  • domhopson
    domhopson Posts: 259
    Ordered a chain, BB and some overshoes from them over bank hol weekend, they turned up on the following Wednesday
  • jzl
    jzl Posts: 12
    Ordered a Sportive Racing bike in mid May. Despatched two weeks later. Happy with the service and the bike.
  • shane r
    shane r Posts: 326
    Racing Sportive. Love it!!
    Coupla Road Bikes
  • small_bloke
    small_bloke Posts: 222
    Placed my first, and last order last week. Bike parts and a few accessories. Supposed to be next day delivery with all parts in stock online. Still not turned up after 7 days. They seem rather crap. Guys at the bike club also said Ribble are rubbish. I'm sticking with my usual Chain Reaction Cycles next time.
  • shane r
    shane r Posts: 326
    I doubt I would ever use them for mail order, their customer service is probably the worst. They've admitted to me they suck at CS.

    I LOVE my new Ribble bike however and there is only one place to get them.
    Coupla Road Bikes
  • Cleat Eastwood
    Cleat Eastwood Posts: 7,508
    Everything I've ordered off them has come within two days. I couldn't fault them. Best I've ever dealt with has been http://www.kingswaycycles.com/

    Ordered at 12 noon, arrived 11am next day.
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