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Tracerboy

Discussion Starter · Apr 4, 2005

I Ordered My Moto-lite Back In Jan. And Was Told I Would Have It On Feb 7. Every Week I Get The Same Answer "it Will Ship This Week".
Three Weeks Ago I Was Told By Titus That They Just Got Them Back From Powder Coat And It Would Ship That Week. The Next Week I Was Told They Were Out Of Rp3 Shocks That It Would Ship That Week. This Week I Get Told That They Just Received Them From Powder Coat And It Should Ship In The Next Two Weeks. What Gives.
Sorry About The Rant .

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Braids

· #2 · Apr 4, 2005

greenriver said:
I Ordered My Moto-lite Back In Jan. And Was Told I Would Have It On Feb 7. Every Week I Get The Same Answer "it Will Ship This Week".
Three Weeks Ago I Was Told By Titus That They Just Got Them Back From Powder Coat And It Would Ship That Week. The Next Week I Was Told They Were Out Of Rp3 Shocks That It Would Ship That Week. This Week I Get Told That They Just Received Them From Powder Coat And It Should Ship In The Next Two Weeks. What Gives.
Sorry About The Rant .

I scrolled down the boad and found another thread with the same problem and almost the exact same subject line.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=88439

Jdub

· #3 · Apr 4, 2005

greenriver said:
I Ordered My Moto-lite Back In Jan. And Was Told I Would Have It On Feb 7. Every Week I Get The Same Answer "it Will Ship This Week".
Three Weeks Ago I Was Told By Titus That They Just Got Them Back From Powder Coat And It Would Ship That Week. The Next Week I Was Told They Were Out Of Rp3 Shocks That It Would Ship That Week. This Week I Get Told That They Just Received Them From Powder Coat And It Should Ship In The Next Two Weeks. What Gives.
Sorry About The Rant .

That sucks, but it is pretty common for new frames. I remember the waiting line for the Blurs being astronomical at first too. You'll get it then you'll just be so happy to get the new bike you won't care how long you waited.

Bike waiting anxiety is a killer though....I missed a 75 degree day here in CO yesterday because I had no brakes. Shoulda upgraded to 2 day shipping....

PointBoy

· #4 · Apr 4, 2005

Yeah same thing with the Racer-X that I ordered back in December; first it was Feb, then it was March now its end of April or May. I actually dont care becuase I am waiting the SRAM X.O trigger shifters to come out in June.

hammerbone

· #5 · Apr 4, 2005

getting really P!$$#% OFF!

this is starting to get very uncool. Same as you greenriver I sent a deposit in January and the dealer told me that he would have it in a "few weeks". I got a reply from Titus last week saying they have 100 frames back from powder coating and that they were getting ready to ship out. I wonder if they are fixing some problem that came up ( like having a too narrow rear swingarm!!! ) I am about ready to ask for my money back!!!

heatstroke

· #6 · Apr 4, 2005

yeah, its frustrating

I even paid in full in jan expecting a frame in feb.....
I'm trying to keep my patience though, otherwise I just might end up with a 5 spot.
I'll give em till the end of April, then I pull the plug.

hammerbone said:
this is starting to get very uncool. Same as you greenriver I sent a deposit in January and the dealer told me that he would have it in a "few weeks". I got a reply from Titus last week saying they have 100 frames back from powder coating and that they were getting ready to ship out. I wonder if they are fixing some problem that came up ( like having a too narrow rear swingarm!!! ) I am about ready to ask for my money back!!!

Braids

· #7 · Apr 5, 2005

PointBoy said:
Yeah same thing with the Racer-X that I ordered back in December; first it was Feb, then it was March now its end of April or May. I actually dont care becuase I am waiting the SRAM X.O trigger shifters to come out in June.

I was given middle of April for my bike about two weeks ago and I can't remember if I posted that in the Racer X delay thread. When were you given your date?

I believe Vicious is making custom frames and I wonder how long the delay is for a custom Groover?

http://www.viciouscycles.com/frames-groover.php3

PointBoy

· #8 · Apr 5, 2005

Braids said:
I was given middle of April for my bike about two weeks ago and I can't remember if I posted that in the Racer X delay thread. When were you given your date?

I believe Vicious is making custom frames and I wonder how long the delay is for a custom Groover?

http://www.viciouscycles.com/frames-groover.php3

The 3rd week in March I was told by Titus that the racer-x i ordered would be delayed another 4-6 weeks.

rensho

· #9 · Apr 5, 2005

Sucks you guys are being led by the nose. no ideas what the delays are, but i think you'll find the ML is very worth the wait.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you all.

zorg

· #10 · Apr 5, 2005

rensho said:
Sucks you guys are being led by the nose. no ideas what the delays are, but i think you'll find the ML is very worth the wait.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you all.

It's a great bike, way worth the wait. Let's hope that Titus gets the production issues sorted out soon.

Tracerboy

Discussion Starter · #11 · Apr 5, 2005

It Would Not Be That Big Of Deal If They Could Give A Good Date And Not String People Along With The Same Answer.

Salami

· #12 · Apr 5, 2005

greenriver said:
It Would Not Be That Big Of Deal If They Could Give A Good Date And Not String People Along With The Same Answer.

wHY dO yOU hAVE tO tYPE tHIS wAY?

Annoying, isn't it?

What would you rather have Titus do, give everyone a different story as to why the frames are delayed?

Delays happen, a lot of which a company cannot control when they rely on other companies to supply them with parts and service.

I ordered my Iron Horse frame the first week of December and I am still waiting so I understand the frustration.

KgB

· #13 · Apr 5, 2005

greenriver said:
It Would Not Be That Big Of Deal If They Could Give A Good Date And Not String People Along With The Same Answer.

I think most people would like to have an honest answer than a weekly promise.Sure sh!t happens but unless you are looking at a complete and boxed frame you can' really make a promise on the ETA.
Titus are you hearing this?

zorg

· #14 · Apr 5, 2005

KgB said:
I think most people would like to have an honest answer than a weekly promise.Sure sh!t happens but unless you are looking at a complete and boxed frame you can' really make a promise on the ETA.
Titus are you hearing this?

Why don't you call them? They've always been great every time I contacted them.

Tracerboy

Discussion Starter · #15 · Apr 5, 2005

zorg said:
Why don't you call them? They've always been great every time I contacted them.

I HAVE CALLED THEM. THEY ARE THE ONES WHO KEEP SAYING IT WILL SHIP THIS WEEK EVERY WEEK.

frank n. beans

· #16 · Apr 5, 2005

Need it now?

greenriver said:
I HAVE CALLED THEM. THEY ARE THE ONES WHO KEEP SAYING IT WILL SHIP THIS WEEK EVERY WEEK.

Cancel the order and go buy a Trek off the shelf at your LBS.

hammerbone

· #17 · Apr 6, 2005

maybe soon?

got a email reply today saying that the frames have been sent from Titus.

mine was coming from the 100 frames that were slow from powder coating, so maybe they are on the way at last!!!!

now we all need to get together and get Titus to give us a good deal on the wider Super-moto swingarms!!!

Ski-U-Mah

· #18 · Apr 6, 2005

hammerbone said:
got a email reply today saying that the frames have been sent from Titus.

mine was coming from the 100 frames that were slow from powder coating, so maybe they are on the way at last!!!!

now we all need to get together and get Titus to give us a good deal on the wider Super-moto swingarms!!!

If true, this is good news indeed. My frame is in that batch also. Looks like I won't have to revert to my contingency plan.

heatstroke

· #19 · Apr 6, 2005

count me in on that swingarm....

if we can get it down to the sub 250 range

hammerbone said:
got a email reply today saying that the frames have been sent from Titus.

mine was coming from the 100 frames that were slow from powder coating, so maybe they are on the way at last!!!!

now we all need to get together and get Titus to give us a good deal on the wider Super-moto swingarms!!!

goatman

· #20 · Apr 6, 2005

heatstroke said:
if we can get it down to the sub 250 range

I asked my LBS to try for a good deal on the SuperMoto swingarm but I guess that is just wishful thinking! Still not sure if there is adequate tire/mud clearance at the bridge/seatstay area as the replacement SuperMoto swingarm is for the LOWER swingarm only.
Waiting patiently!

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