I asked my LBS if they would help me build the frame if I can't do it alone and they were very helpful and will do it. They told me however, that it would be cheaper for me to buy the frame by myself. They said it wouldn't be a problem to built the whole bike for under 1000$ because they could use parts they already have in the shop.
Now I have to find out what taxes I will have to pay and how much the frame will cost including the shipping costs from overseas.
I'm not so sure where I can check this out.
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03-22-2011, 06:07 AM #1
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04-07-2011, 08:29 AM #2
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Have you gotten your frame yet?
'02 Eddy Merckx Fuga, Selle An Atomica
'85 Eddy Merckx Professional, Selle An Atomica
'10 Soma Double Cross DC, Selle An Atomica
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04-08-2011, 10:52 AM #3
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Finally I received the frame today. Sadly as soon as I unpacked it I noticed that it was damaged during delivery. The dropout is bent and the paint is chipped on that spot.
I was sooo looking forward to building this bike next week.
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04-08-2011, 03:22 PM #4
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Oh no! That's terrible! I hope you get a new frame fast! It must be even more of a pain to deal with this internationally.
'02 Eddy Merckx Fuga, Selle An Atomica
'85 Eddy Merckx Professional, Selle An Atomica
'10 Soma Double Cross DC, Selle An Atomica
Slacker on wheels.
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04-09-2011, 12:41 AM #5
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I hope to get it replaced, but since the shop where I bought it is on holiday until April 12th I won't know what happens next until then. I also don't know how they/ParcelForce will handle the shipping costs or if it will be a problem that I accepted the delivery in the first place (the damage was not visible until I looked closer after unpacking the whole frame).
Sigh.
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04-09-2011, 06:20 AM #6
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Oh, that sounds like torture. I hate not being able to deal with stuff right away. I hope the next 3 days fly by, and you get a replacement right away!
'02 Eddy Merckx Fuga, Selle An Atomica
'85 Eddy Merckx Professional, Selle An Atomica
'10 Soma Double Cross DC, Selle An Atomica
Slacker on wheels.
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04-13-2011, 07:53 AM #7
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Just to give you an update - Velodrama (the Soma-dealer) kindly suggested that they would cover the cost for repairing the frame at my local bike shop.
My bike dealer told me that there is nothing wrong with the frame except the dropout needs to be bent back and the paint has to be redone, which would however cost about 50 - 100 Euro (which seems a lot to me for such a little spot?).
Now I have to wait what the guys at Velodrama think about that.
I'm still grumpy that my poor little frame was damaged before it even got its wheels
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