Chain ring update

[EMTBSEAN]

Just in case anyone is interested but I managed to get a 34t chain ring for my bike from r2-bike.com for just over £22 including postage, I know a lot of people are going for the 36t and 38t chain rings but I wanted to stay stock this time, anyway I just thought it might be of help to someone

 

[Tribey]

I ordered 2 x 34T chainrings from r2-Bike in April, and all I've had is emails to keep telling me it's not in stock, due in next month!

Look now and the 34T is due in, in August.

Just thought I'd give my experience.

 

[EMTBSEAN]

Hi there, thanks for the heads up although not what I wanted to hear, I hope they’ve got some stock in for us both ?

 

[Tribey]

Oh, so when you said 'I managed to get a 34T chainring' , you meant you'd paced an order?

Get in line!!

 

[EMTBSEAN]

Yep, I received an email today informing me that they are unavailable so I’ve asked for a full refund, I hate companies that take your money when they don’t have the stock, really pisses me off

 

[Tribey]

Yep, I received an email today informing me that they are unavailable so I’ve asked for a full refund, I hate companies that take your money when they don’t have the stock, really pisses me off

To be fair, I had this from Tredz too when I'd ordered a cassette, with an expected 8 week delay, then the following week, it turned up.

 

[EMTBSEAN]

I asked for a refund but they sent me a nice reply and asked me to be patient and that the supplier will be sending them some chain rings so they will be able to supply mine some time this month so I decided to not have the refund after all, I hope i don’t regret that decision

 

[Penttithefinn]

Just in case anyone is interested but I managed to get a 34t chain ring for my bike from r2-bike.com for just over £22 including postage, I know a lot of people are going for the 36t and 38t chain rings but I wanted to stay stock this time, anyway I just thought it might be of help to someone

Thanks for the info. Managed to get a 38t from r2 sent to UK in 7 days!

 

[Jamze]

Given that the SRAM stuff seems so hard to get at the mo, anyone had good results with something else that works well? Hope 34t seem in stock everywhere but £60. Anything else?

 

[Bomble]

Thanks for the info. Managed to get a 38t from r2 sent to UK in 7 days! View attachment 64535

Don’t suppose you have a link for a 36t one, can’t seem to find it?

 

[Penttithefinn]

Don’t suppose you have a link for a 36t one, can’t seem to find it?

Try r-2bike.com its in Germany but recieved it as quickly as I would if from the UK. .............unfortunately

 

[Bomble]

Try r-2bike.com its in Germany but recieved it as quickly as I would if from the UK. .............unfortunately

I couldn’t find a 36t one on r2

 

[Penttithefinn]

I couldn’t find a 36t one on r2

They are selling fast, I had a choice of 36 or 38

 

[Tribey]

Another email from r-2bike today, the 34t chainrings are expected in on 31st July.

38s won't fit, they'll hit the swingarm won't they?

 

[Penttithefinn]

Another email from r-2bike today, the 34t chainrings are expected in on 31st July.

38s won't fit, they'll hit the swingarm won't they?

Unfortunately yes!

 

[EMTBSEAN]

I’ve given it up as a bad job, I’ve lost count how many emails I’ve received from them saying that the 34t chain ring is not yet available, I would have never bought from them if I’d known they didn’t have them in stock and I would waiting this long, absolutely shite service ?

 

[Tribey]

I'd registered a 'stock alert' with SJS Cycles regarding a cassette. Today I got a 'back in stock' email, within the hour, I clicked on the link
= 'Out of Stock' ! fortunately, I'd already got one.

My last weekly stock update email from r2 for the chainring still says 'expected in on 31/07/21' It's getting close! but I am prepared for disappointment

 

[EMTBSEAN]

It’s a disgrace taking peoples money knowing that they haven’t got the stock, and even more infuriating when they’re in another country and then making us wait months to add insult to injury, I’ll never buy from them again as long as I live

 

[Tribey]

In fairness to r2, after 6 months of my LBS being unable to obtain a specific short drop dropper post from any UK wholesaler, for my wife's bike, in June I tried the r2 website. They had it listed as 'out of stock', but had a re-stock date of mid July, so I ordered one and paid for it.
r2 gave a weekly email update on the order, the mid July re-stock date didn't slip, my order shipped on schedule, and arrived yesterday.
Below £135 so no import duty either. I couldn't have got the part without r2.

Meanwhile, 1 week to go on the expected chain ring re-stock date.

 

[EMTBSEAN]

Sorry for the late reply mate, been out of action due to illness and then work pressure, did you finally get your chain ring because I’ve given it as a bad job, I’ve had at least ten emails from them saying the item is not available, I think I’ve got more chance of growing a twelve inch dick than getting the chain ring I ordered and paid for from them, I’ll never buy anything from them again, they’re an absolute joke

 

[Jackware]

XX Cycle have the 34T version in stock, delivery is approx 15 euros;

I've ordered from them a couple of times with no issues;

Obviously the next day delivery is only applicable in France

 

[Tribey]

Sorry for the late reply mate, been out of action due to illness and then work pressure, did you finally get your chain ring because I’ve given it as a bad job, I’ve had at least ten emails from them saying the item is not available, I think I’ve got more chance of growing a twelve inch dick than getting the chain ring I ordered and paid for from them, I’ll never buy anything from them again, they’re an absolute joke

Hah! the last order update email, didn't have a re-stock date on it, and I see their website now says Oct 2021.
I'll look around for somewhere else, but keep my order in place for the next, next replacement, which I know I'll need.

 

[EMTBSEAN]

XX Cycle have the 34T version in stock, delivery is approx 15 euros;

I've ordered from them a couple of times with no issues;

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Obviously the next day delivery is only applicable in France

Thanks for your reply mate, I’ve just ordered and paid for one, it shows as in stock and ready for delivery so I’ve gone for it now, I just hope all goes according to plan because I’ve given up on R2, they’re an absolute joke company

 

[EMTBSEAN]

Hah! the last order update email, didn't have a re-stock date on it, and I see their website now says Oct 2021.
I'll look around for somewhere else, but keep my order in place for the next, next replacement, which I know I'll need.

Mine said the same, I’ve ordered one from XXCycles in France, I just hope I get my chain ring very soon, it’s coming via UPS so fingers crossed they’ll come up with the goods really soon ?????

 

[Tribey]

Mine said the same, I’ve ordered one from XXCycles in France, I just hope I get my chain ring very soon, it’s coming via UPS so fingers crossed they’ll come up with the goods really soon ?????

Did you buy the XXcycles ref 137711 ? Can you confirm it is 3mm boost?

 

[EMTBSEAN]

Did you buy the XXcycles ref 137711 ? Can you confirm it is 3mm boost?

Tbh I’m not sure if it’s the boost chain ring but I’m assured it’s the correct one for my bike, I received an email just a moment ago informing me that it’s being despatched today by UPS, there is a good chance it could be here (Sheffield) by early next week ?

 

[EMTBSEAN]

Did you buy the XXcycles ref 137711 ? Can you confirm it is 3mm boost?

I’ve just checked it out and it is the 137711 chain ring

 

[EMTBSEAN]

Enough is enough and I’ve waited for far too long for r2 to get my chain ring to me so I’ve asked for and received a full refund

 

[Tribey]

r2 confirmed my 34t chainring order dispatched today!!

and they are also showing in stock SRAM X-SYNC 2 Eagle E-Bike Direct Mount chainring 1x12 for Bosch Perf, 14,50 €

 

[Tribey]

and arrived today via Parcelforce.