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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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DW
1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a specific bike

I ordered a specific bike, the order confirmation when received was wrong (I asked for a male bike the order said female) that was amended. I Used the link for the amended order to confirm the order and pay and put in my credit card number. I received confirmation that the bike would be delivered and later received an email saying that they had made a mistake and the cost would be "just a few hundred pound more" and an email stating that the order had been cancelled for unforeseen reasons. I had assumed that they had the bike ordered in stock - they did not. The "few hundred pounds more" (actually almost £400!!) included a "£100" discount but was still a lot more than I am prepared to spend. A catalogue of errors on their part (although they also blamed the third party supplier about whose existence I was unaware) and a lot of wasted time on mine not to mention my disappointment. The reply given by Electric Rider is incorrect - they did not offer £190 discount they offered £100. They may have lodged a request to cancel the payment from my credit card company but the debit is still shown as pending on my account (as at 29/05) and so the credit available to purchase from another source is reduced by the agreed sale price of £2170. They have now written "We are not selling you another eBike, nor requesting you purchase from us" which does not (in my opinion) show any attempt at good customer relations. I would strongly recommend not using this company.

Date of experience: May 28, 2020

MJ
5 out of 5 stars

Smooth online purchase process

Smooth online purchase process. Staff were on hand, via the chat facility, to answer specific questions. Very happy with our new e-bike.

Date of experience: May 26, 2020

C
4 out of 5 stars

Solid bike excellent ride

Solid bike excellent ride - smaller battery that I bought can do more like 35 miles, no instructions regarding removing front wheel etc

Date of experience: May 25, 2020

C
4 out of 5 stars

Buying through Electric Rider was fine communication could be better

Contact with Electric Rider was brilliant. I was told Alex the sales Director would call me back at Three and on the dot the phone rang. A very personable man who answered my questions frankly and honestly. He filled me with confidence both for his business and the bikes I was buying. After I placed the order I felt that communication dried up somewhat and the promised delivery slot of 3-5 working days turned into 7. I know that demand is extremely high at the moment and that occasionally things go wrong with admin but I would have liked to be told of extended delivery times. I was also told that an engineer would be with me on the delivery day or soon after. One week after delivery and I still haven’t had word from anyone regarding a possible visit. Once again not the fault of Electric Rider as all the available engineers are self isolating but I shouldn’t have had to ask for that information. Overall on balance it wasn’t a bad experience with Electric rider as what contact I had was good but I think their communication could be improved.

Date of experience: May 21, 2020

M
5 out of 5 stars

Great bike great company

Just bought a Wisper electric bike from this company and would definitely recommend. Great advice, customer service with prompt delivery. Loving the bike. Would definitely recommend.

Date of experience: May 21, 2020

t
5 out of 5 stars

good company very helpful thank u t…

good company very helpful thank u t smith

Date of experience: May 17, 2020

GW
5 out of 5 stars

Very fast delivery

Very fast delivery. Easy to assemble . Very robbust.

Date of experience: May 14, 2020

A
5 out of 5 stars

Electric Rider was very professional…

Electric Rider was very professional from my first phone call to enquire about the bikes that we required. All questions were answered and sound advice given. Delivery was as promised and the bikes arrived in excellent condition and exactly as described. We were thrilled with the bikes that we received. I would not hesitate to recommend them. Excellent all round service.

Date of experience: May 12, 2020

SH
5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, very quick.

Date of experience: May 11, 2020

MK
5 out of 5 stars

Good one-stop shop for e-bikes.

Im a e-bike fan..almost a hoarder.. I have not found a UK based ebike dedicated seller...until now. They were able to answer my pre-sales queries using the chat now function. They fulfilled my order as expected and kept me informed of any delays. They gave me a 25£ discount as promised. I had issues post delivery like wrong brake orientation, missing UK adapter etc. But they were reasonably quick to react and respond and issue any refunds. I'm glad to have found them ! I would buy again.

Date of experience: May 7, 2020

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