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Electric Rider has mixed reviews from customers. Customers particularly appreciate service and quality, though some mention concerns about customer service and communication.

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RM
I wrote this review back in June 2022 it…

I wrote this review back in June 2022, then again in July 2022 it was… I wrote this review back in June it was removed by trustpilot, unsure why as it was a genuine review I eventually got the money back, but what an awful traumatic experience... beware!!! do not buy, shop local Not Only did the below happen, their sales person Gila, a very angry South African abused me on my own doorstep, video evidence of this available, she also damaged my door trying to block me from shutting my own door when I was on a business call…. What kind of company is this… they then have had the bike back for weeks and still no refund This really is the worst company ever, what is worse is trustpilot removing genuine unsatisfied customer reviews, shame on you!! WARNING DO NOT USE, pay more for a high street purchase . Absolutely shocking service and after… Absolutely shocking service and after care from this company it really is non existent My bike was delivered to the wrong address, At the time I didn’t know this as they said it had not even left the warehouse A week later still nothing to he told it had been delivered but they never bothered to inform me, on investigations it was at a different house on the lane completely Then there was no bolt for the seat so still couldn’t be used I tried for several days to get a bolt and could. And in the end I had to get a new seat and pole as it was now 2 weeks without a bike that I should of had one. This was all my time and effort not theirs The next thing the cabin keep slipping and coming off making the bike jolt and threw me off and I injured my ankle from the burn of the tyre that’s still moving, told me to take it into the repair shop and they’d pay, so I took it to rockets and rascals but on route the pedals keep slipping like the motors speeding up then slipping, rockets and rascals said it’s defective and to return it as it’s so now and hardly been used I want to do this for a refund or new bike and they say they will only refund when they find the faults, this is fine but I’m already without a bike I need to get around, I’m on a tight time frame and. by looking at the rest of the reviews I’ll be waiting forever to get this sorted as I need a replacement bike not to wait around, hardly a great review for your non existent service! So do not buy from this company their customers service is very poor and any issues will be up to you to resolve so lots of time and money on your part as time costs money when your have to take time out of your day to get things sorted…. Then what they offer you is unreasonable…. I wish to return for a full refund and payment returned asap so I can buy a bike that’s roadworthy and safe Pay more buy local, oh and as I have a second electric bike I use in Cornwall I know how one should feel and ride, so please don’t patronise me again saying that’s this is just how they are when I spoke to your phone support and would get someone to call me back a week ago and never did I’ve had to email in again and getting poor responses 🤨 Sort your service out I’m within my 28days to replace as I couldn’t use this bike till 2 weeks post ordering you do the math

D
Company In Administration

Had to go through my bank for a refund. The company has gone into administration but are still taking orders that they won't fulfill. I contacted one bike manufacturer that ER stock and they were great, informing me of the situation, even providing me with the details of the administrators. ER owe the manufacturer money too. If you have already ordered don't waste your time contacting ER there's no one there.

MC
DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!! They are a scam and will take your money, not deliver and when you try phoning them it goes to a voicemail!! Will be suing them for a refund, plus court costs plus Interest at 8% per annum for all days they have had our money. Don’t waste your time with them! #3058ER

E-Bike completely unusable within 4 weeks. Cannot get a response.

I bought a Basis Osprey folding bike from Electric Rider and it is now completely unusable within 4 weeks of use. First, the motor started cutting out whilst I was using it (sometimes whilst I was cycling on the road with cars around me, which was incredibly unsafe) Next, the battery life was reduced to less than a quarter of what it had been initially and the bike struggled to get up hills, even when fully charged. Now the motor has died completely. Even when the battery is displaying as fully charged, there is no motor assist at all. I have sent multiple emails and have not received any response. Even before the bike began to break, I was already pretty unimpressed with the quality. There is a considerable delay between when you start to pedal and when the motor assists kicks in. When it does kick in, it is so abrupt that you could easily fall off the back of the bike if you're not braced for the sudden acceleration. Although the bike has 6 gears, they are all so low that they are unusable (I only ever used the 6th gear). When the bike is folded, there is no way to fasten it in place and there is nothing to lift it from. It took two of us to lift the bike in an out of the boot and we had to use several straps to fasten it closed. It took ages to figure out how to fold and unfold the bike because the instruction leaflet is in broken English and the quality of the printout is so bad that you can barely see what's being shown in the photos. I was willing to accept the quality issues above because it is a relatively cheap bike (although the quality is still much cheaper than the price suggests) but now that it is completely unusable I am only interested in getting my money back for this useless product. Please can someone from Electric Rider respond to me with information on how I can get a refund for this faulty product?

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MW
5 out of 5 stars

Had only one problem but it was a…the beast

Had only one problem but it was a genuine mistake but dealt with promptly

Date of experience: September 18, 2020

DS
5 out of 5 stars

Great product and service and fantastic…

Great product and service and fantastic product

Date of experience: August 27, 2020

LT
5 out of 5 stars

Very Happy Customer!

It was a pleasure to deal with Electric Rider from the moment I enquired about my electric bike to the product finally arriving at my door. Alex promptly responded to all of my questions with care and professionalism which really helped in finding the perfect bike for me. I'm now riding my e-bike on a daily basis and feel completely confident that it will serve me well for many years to come thanks to the excellent build quality. I would happily recommend Electric Rider to anyone who is interested in buying an electric bike online.

Date of experience: August 25, 2020

IO
3 out of 5 stars

Different service after purchase

Easy to order and fast delivery. The team was helpful when I was buying a bike. Although, now that I have an issue with it, after only using it for 4 times, they don't answer as quickly as before. They are going to send me a replacement part, but I have been waiting for more than a week without any update from them. It is a shame because I bought the bike to avoid using public transport.

Date of experience: August 21, 2020

BT
5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great company. The bike was delivered very promptly and communication was good. I had a couple of queries post-sales, to which I received a prompt and thorough response. Excellent service.

Date of experience: August 19, 2020

BP
5 out of 5 stars

Got my bike today

Got my bike today, service from the start was ace! Thx for your recommendations this ebike is perfect for me and my partner. Highly recommended

Date of experience: August 18, 2020

CA
1 out of 5 stars

1 star is too much

1 star is too much - the worst experience I ever had purchasing something! I purchased the bike at the beginning of May and was advised that it would arrive after 14 working days - which was completely fine as I understood delays due to pandemic. The bike did not arrive within the 14 days and ElectricRider did not contact me about it, I had to chase them various times through emails and phone calls (who ever answers the phone is completely incompetent by the way) and after ONE MONTH they are able to discover that the courier had delivered the bike to the wrong address. Courier hadn’t sent any communication of delivery and had just left a £1000 bike infront of someone else’s house. By miracle the house was a new built with no one living there so I managed to retrieve the bike. Bear in mind by this time 2 months had passed since the order was placed. I got the bike out, everything looked ok apart from some scratches on the handle bar, but given how long i’d waited I chose to ignore them. I go out to test the bike after charging the battery as instructed and guess what? The battery is broken! So I get in touch and I request a new one sent to me. Electric Rider advise me to go to a bike shop and try and get it fixed there (annoying but I followed their directions and went all around London to find a bike shop that could fix it). No bike shop even knew what to do with it and they all told me it was ridiculous and that I should just send it back. At this point ElectricRider agree to pick up the battery for me with the promise that I will get a new one send to me in one week as they are getting more in stock. Well guess what its now been more then ONE MONTH that they have my battery. They are not communicating with me and I have no idea if I will ever get it back. I have requested a full refund and im awaiting for a response. Anyone in similar situation please comment here, would like to know if im the only one that has experience such terrible service. Honestly it seems they dont care about their customers.

Date of experience: August 18, 2020

ES
5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to order and delivered within…

Very easy to order and delivered within a week.

Date of experience: August 16, 2020

ld
5 out of 5 stars

Really great experience

Really great experience, not sure why others are complaining when it was made clear there are delays due to COVID19 And lockdowns abroad. Happy to wait and support a UK business - bike is decent too. Would shop again. Cheers

Date of experience: August 5, 2020

PC
1 out of 5 stars

Abysmal customer service / still no bike

Abysmal customer service. Been waiting foe a bike for ages. Meant to be delivered early last week and goal post moved to early this week. Three emails not replied to and you cannot call them as an automated message says they are too busy Happy to speak to you to get the money at the beginning and then just fibbed off continuously on email. Been paying for the bike for two wage payments so far through Cycle to Work scheme and not actually got a bike. Even Cycle to work have contacted me to ask how the bike is as on their system it is down as being in my possession. Useless. Will I ever get my bike?

Date of experience: August 5, 2020

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