Written on: 04/04/2013 by Dazdaz1984
Bought these avid 3s front and rear brakes which fitted without any problems although there was a paint chip on the rear caliper which was disappointing, yet to bed front and rear in and yet to ride on the trails to test them so only a few stars rating for now but seem to be good on a small test ride (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 04/04/2013 by Romanimin (1 review written)
I never review anyone, yet this is my second review on two different websites for this company... What does this tell you? Well, I dedicate time and effort to review them and they deserve it indeed! I ordered my new asics trainers from them late afternoon on a bank holiday Monday. The trainers arrived on Wednesday morning, which means they were dispatched Tuesday! I am very very impressed. This was on their free postage (the normal, non-tracked). I've had bad experiences from companies... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 21/03/2013
Got myself a pair of new release nikes for less than half the price of what they cost in Australia! Happy customer!! Will shop again (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 20/03/2013 by RUEX
I probably never would have ordered from these guys because I've never ordered thru the international post before and I was in a hurry to get a part for a custom build. They promised it would reach NY in 6 days and after 10 days of waiting I decided to call my local PO. Now, had my local Post Office NOTIFIED me that I had a pkg, I probably could have gotten it in the alloted timeframe, so I don't fault them for that. I did not have to pay any crazy VAT or customs fee, the item was... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 18/03/2013
I have made 4 orders over the last 6 months totaling over $1000. All my orders arrived to Alberta , Canada within 10 days of ordering. On one occasion I ordered some 165mm FSA gossamer cranks for my wife, it turns out they were out of stock so they upgraded my order to FSA K-force light carbon cranks with a creamic BB. I only got charged customs fees on one of the orders and it ended up being $27. Nothing but good things to say! (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 09/03/2013
I have made a bigger order 11.02.13, and it was split in two. Tyres and helmet came first - 07.03.13 - almost a MONTH since the order was placed! The other, larger part of order is NOT delivered yet. The main problem it therefore delivery. CRC greatly economize on the post costs and choose the poorest and - chipest - options. Which means you need to wait more then 30 days for the parcel to come, if you live in Russia, like me. And I live not in a far Siberia, but in a big city, St.... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 20/02/2013 by stargazerlaird
My order was split, who knows why because the parts are the same brand. Received the first part of the order in a few days. Two weeks and counting still did not deliver the second part - and now they want me to wait 3 weeks before they'll consider sending another - and no tracking! What am I supposed to ride in the meantime? (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 19/02/2013
Yes, they have nice prices. I order a bike and they delivered it with wrong parts. A Alfine Dynamo Hub Frontwheel and the lights were missing. I wrote them a mail and they order the parcel service without asking me if I want that ! I told them I want the bike but because of the missing parts (which are around 80GBP) they should gibe me a discount or a voucher. But sadly this was not possible. It is like take it or leave it and do not trust their descriptions ! (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 19/02/2013
I ordered them from India and my order was dispatched within few hours. The dispatch was so fast that I requested for a change in size of a product but the order had already dispatched. I was quite worried reading reviews on this site but I guess either these reviews are dated and CRC have improved or else I might have be plain lucky :) (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 23/01/2013 by rodsfaria (1 review written)
I have purchased a helmet and everything was ok.However since this day I have been inundated with spam emails(at least 4 per day) from Chain Reaction cycles.Yes, I have unsubscribe at least 9 times and have received the confirmation at least 9 times as well but guess what my email still on their list.Is ridiculous and annoying.I will never shop there again, will ensure I advise all my friends about it and will also look for legal support if this doesn't stop as is doing my head.I have even... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 21/01/2013 by gthomson16479 (3 reviews written)
To sum up Chain Reaction Cycles, the easiest thing that I could say is that if it wasn't for them my bike would not have anything close to the specification it currently has. On numerous occasions I have purchased items which have been discounted sometimes by 90%+ and have never had any issues with anything. Their product range tends to concentrate on mid to high end products, though their pricing which clearly comes from their buying power means that those products are priced comparatively... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 17/01/2013 by AJE1854
Ordered the BeOne Storm Sport cycle,some Pedals and an air pump.All great prices for the spec.These were ordered on Sunday evening. Recieved Email thanking me for the order on the Sunday night.On the Monday I had an Email listing the items and delivery info. Wednesday I had the pedals and pump delivered,very well packed.Thursday 9.00am the Bike arrived in a very large box with every thing fitted apart from pedals and handle bars.The Bike was ready to go in 10 minutes. Every thing was great... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 15/01/2013 by Pixie3578 (1 review written)
I'm relatively new to MTB'ing (5 yrs) but between CRC and Superstar components I hardly shop anywhere else for bits. I've only had 2 items that were ordered but found to be out of stock, for one I just cancelled that item but for the other the whole order (got a £5 voucher to say sorry for one of them but can't remember which). Over the years I've got some cracking deals and running 5 bikes for the Mrs and kids I buy spares when on offer and fancy stuff as and when. I bought a Shimano SLX... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 02/01/2013 by freakcps (1 review written)
I made a purchase of a front derailleur and a seatpost (order 9580805). But just bought the seatpost to harness the value of the shipment. The next day they sent email saying they canceled sending the front derailleur. But I do not want to pay only for the seatpost, the price of shipping is not worth it. Not to mention that the front derailleur is still available for sale on their website, but to me that they would not send! I will never shop there and do not recommend to anyone. (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 30/12/2012
Ordered online for a monsters jacket for a Christmas gift. Got an email on December 18th that my order has been dispatched.. Its already December 30, almost new year and I haven't received the order. I emailed them many times and even tried calling them but they only replied with their company generated email. It's just so disappointing for people to take no considerations.. Wish they come to their senses and provide good business. Godbless (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 20/12/2012 by jonno67 (1 review written)
I've made three separate orders so far, nothing expensive, v-brake calipers, a tyre and some cables. All of the orders arrived within two days, and on one occasion the next day, all with free shipping. After hounding some other internet suppliers to try and find out what has been going on with my orders (not cycle related), Chain reaction have provided good service. I'll be using them again. (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 16/12/2012 by GaryS73
I spent many hours on the internet researching and choosing two pairs of sports training shoes which Chain Reaction Cycles advertised on their site as being in-stock. They were ordered so as to be delivered in time to be given as Christmas presents. I had read mixed reviews about the company and oh how I wish I had listened to the negative ones! Upon completing my order I added on numerous pairs of sports socks to be worn with the shoes. A few days later I received an email to say that my... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 11/12/2012 by BaldRick1 (2 reviews written)
OK, so there's a few reviews on here mentioning the artificially high 'original' prices, but the sales ARE big discounts and you can find some stuff very reasonably priced compared to competitors. If you know your stuff and you know exactly what you are looking for then you won't find many places (if any) cheaper - so much so that CRC and Merlin are the only places my local shop won't price match. I've never bought anything that I'm not pretty much sure about so have only had good... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 07/12/2012 by Peterscf (1 review written)
there's nothing illegal in their sells methods but PLEASE!!! - don't get fooled or blindet by their discounds!!! almous all the things that you can find at CRC have artificial high price to begin with! - and if you don't have any or have a very little knowledge about bikes - PLEASE spend an hour or two researching before you decide if they are worth your money! if you don't have any or have very little knowledge about bikes etc. you WILL be capture by their discounds! - minus... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 05/12/2012 by kainj20
brought a bike from the to find out it wasnt in stock took them 2 days to give me a refund didnt get a sorry for not having the bike in stock when i phoned them they said they had it in stock so i would never use this company again (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 30/11/2012
these guys have terrible service ...its hit or miss in the last 2 weeks i placed 3 orders ..first one was mysteriously discontinued after i ordered so there was no charge..second order was the same way mysteriously one of the parts was discontinued after i ordered ...they didnt charge me... but i paid for 2 day shipping it took 2 days to gather the order some came from dhl still waiting on parts from another currier over a week...they refunded my shipping..but i havent recieved it yet... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 21/11/2012
Bought a new part for my bike and it came defective. I've tried to contact them via e-mail multiple times and they haven't had the courtesy to respond even once. The price was good but the item was defective. With non-existent customer service, I ask where is the advantage? Now I'm stuck with a defective product. (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 15/11/2012
Ordered a new front bike light last week and the price was a bargain, it arrived quick and looked the business. Charged it as specified and tried the light which didn't work so I contacted CRC and the customer service was shocking, they weren't the least bit interested in helping. The light is no longer in stock, they can't offer any replacement or warranty repair and can only refund the value and suggest I look for a different light. So I will be looking for a new light and a new supplier... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 15/01/2013
Hang on there can I just check you bought a light, it didn't work as it should, CRC offered a refund. Errr that's good service from where I come from. They don't manufacture the products and with the volume of sales some products will be faulty but come on 2 stars?
Written on: 13/11/2012 by helenium7 (1 review written)
Placed my 12th order a few days ago - a set of lights for my niece's birthday so gave her address for delivery - then decided to pay with paypal - bad mistake - goods arrived to my paypal registered address and the crc software is obviously not up to the job of sorting this out - a pretty basic coding mistake. Even worse, I emailed crc immediately and with plenty of time to sort the address out and ZERO response from them. Rubbish service (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 05/11/2012 by purple.rabbit (1 review written)
Ordered a front and rear wheel pair, along with the tools, tyres, etc to make up a new winter set. First I recieved an email saying the rear wheel was no longer available (despite the website saying it was in stock for another 2 days!), but they had processed the rest of the order anyway. Several emails later - No similar replacement product, and no suggested date of new stock arriving. As the front half of a wheelset is not particularly useful on its own, but apparently was on its way, I... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 02/11/2012
Great service, ordered a pair of 105 brakes on Sunday and were received on the following Wednesday, price was excellent also (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 16/10/2012 by sarahthegreat
I've now placed 2 orders with chain reaction and i honestly couldn't be happier.. At first i didn't realise they were UK based and placed an order monday evening knowing it was express just in hope to receive it by friday although it was a helmet so didn't have extremely high expectations.. when checking the DHL tracking i was gutted when i realised it was coming from the UK and had immediately added an extra week to my ETA, however i was completely amazed when my package arrived on the... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 05/10/2012 by srpinaz
I have saved a lot of money buying from Chainreactioncycles; however, all of my orders have been poorly packed. Items are loose inside the box and get damage from contact in shipment. My cranks have nicks and scratches. The cassette was inside a loose plastic bag so that all the cogs were marked up. If you need your item to arrive in new condition, don't order from this site. Otherwise, you will save money for poor packing. Just be warned. (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 01/10/2012 by RICHARDROSEMAUNDERS (1 review written)
BOUGHT SOME AVID BRAKES AND WHEN ARIVED ONE OF THE HINGE BRACKETS THAT CLAMP THE LEVER TO THE BARS MISSING . PHONED EM UP AND YES SIR WILL SEND YOU REPLACEMENT NEW BIT . 24 HOURS LATER THE WARRENTY DEPT SAID SENDING MATCHMAKER BRACKETS ( I THOUGHT OK AS LONG AS THEY FIT ) NOPE 6 DAYS LATER THEY ARIVE AND YEP WRONG TYPE . UNFORTUNALY I WAS ON HOLIDAY WHEN THEY ARIVED SO DIDNT GET TO SEE THE WRONG BITS FOR 3 WEEKS . WHEN I PHONED EM AND SPOKE ABOUT THIS PART IT WAS YES SIR OUR WARANTY... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 25/09/2012 by Wstevenson
I have been using CRC for 2-3 years and have accumulated many orders over this time. The quality of the service has been variable, but the frequency and severity of problems seems to be on the rise. Given the most recent problems I have experienced, it's unlikely I'll use CRC again. My history of problems includes: 1. Ordered 165mm cranks, but they sent 180mm cranks. Cost me $70 to return the cranks to CRC (from Australia). They didn't refund the return postage costs. 2. Ordered a 14 inch... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 24/09/2012 by KT760
I'm from Singapore, and had been buying quite a number of stuff from CRC. The sales service was prompt and good. Delivery was even better. It only took 3 days for them to ship my items over! I even bought a Jango foldie from them and the bike came fully assembled, and I have no problems with the bike so far. Would highly recommend CRC to others. Only downside I find, is the minimum amount spent for free shipping. I have to spend at least SGD$250. This is high, as compared to other online... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 24/09/2012 by rogaland (1 review written)
I purchased a Salomon running backpack few months ago at Chain Reaction Cycles UK from Australia. Great shipping deal, great price and super service. Last week I found a tear in my backpack and since it was still under warranty I contacted CRC and they contacted Salomon within few days and a new product was sent to Australia without any issues. I will continue shopping from this website (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 24/09/2012 by AlexfromAlderley
A few months ago I made my first purchas from Chain Reaction, just a few little things to see how they would go. It took ages to get to Australia but otherwise all was good so I ordered a set of Deore LX shifters. Only the Right Hand shifter arrived with a receipt for the purchase of a RH shifter. I sent an email to Chain Reaction pointing out that only half the order had arrived and they stated that they had dispatched what I ordered. I sent them an email with a screen shot of their... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 20/09/2012
A more comprehensive range would be difficult to find and the prices are competitive. However, after a month of waiting for my delivery (which was meant to take 6 working days) and my own investigations, I finally received a simple email stating my order had been returned to the warehouse. No apology, no reason, no offer to re-send the order via Express, no financial recompense. Furthermore, after emailing the Customer Support email address (I was following the direction from the CRC... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 20/09/2012 by pump66 (1 review written)
Don’t understand bad reviews about chain reaction. Am dealing with chain reaction for a few years now. For the last few years buying clothing and bike components etc. never had wrong item sent and always sent quick enough. Always good price! Bought my first bike from them in their sale about two weeks ago. Was not 100% sure if it was a good idea as it was a full carbon bike worth 4 grand. When bike arrived was in perfect condition they had even threw in a few extra bits and bobs for... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 20/09/2012
Comprei pela primeira vez nesta loja online uma bicicleta e tenho a dizer que fiquei agradado pelo facto de ser uma loja rápida e eficiente. Rápida porque levou apenas 3 dias úteis a chegar a Portugal e eficiente porque o produto encontrva-se muito bem embalado. (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 19/09/2012 by Tuga (1 review written)
Fiz a minha primeira compra na chainreactioncycles.com, e devo confessar que estava um pouco apreensivo pois o valor da minha encomenda era um pouco elevado, mas tudo correu muito bem. Fiquei bastante agradado com todo o serviço prestado. Têm uma grande oferta de produtos, os preços estão dentro do que se espera encontrar numa loja online, foram bastante comunicativos, o serviço de expedição foi bastante rápido para Portugal (5 dias) via DHL e o produto vinha muito bem acondicionado.... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 17/09/2012 by Bobby_Gold (1 review written)
I ordered a bike from CRC as it was the cheapest I could find it online, I then read the reviews on here and needless to say I got a bit worried about my order. I emailed CRC two days after placing my order as it still said "processing, I had a reply within 24 hours with a tracking number and also stating that the order had been dispatched. I received it 2 days later with no problems at all. Overall it was an average experience, I would order from them again just allowing a week for... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 16/09/2012
Ordered a set of brake calipers as these were by far the cheapest. I then read reviews on line and started to panic - I needn't have worried! Items were dispatched within a day and arrived the very next day. Can't argue with that. (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 13/09/2012 by dwu1983 (1 review written)
CRC is by far the worst online retailer I have ever dealt with. I placed an order for 3 items, expecting them to be delivered in a day or two. After 3 days, the order status was still "processing". So, I fired off an email to them, politely requesting an update on my order. I received NO reply. So, I waiting until the next day, hoping my first email had made them take notice of my order... nope. It still said processing. So, I emailed them again. This time I threatened to raise a dispute... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 10/09/2012
This is the worst online shop ever.I have been waiting for 5 days and my goods ARE STILL NOT delieverd . (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 08/09/2012
Terrible delivery times whether you pay for next day or choose free. I've never had a next day paid for delivery arrive the next day. I decided on my last order to go for the free delivery as there is no point paying for a service I'll never receive. CRC state 1-3 days delivery for this service. My order sat for three days with a status showing processing. Changed to dispatched on the fourth day after I emailed them, and still hasn't shown up. Company never reply to any emails either. Do... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 07/09/2012 by PaulW2020 (13 reviews written)
Why oh why didn't I read the reviews on ReviewCentre before buying from this company. As other people have found they never reply to emails and even if you pay extra for next day delivery they don't actually send it next day! There is no phone number on their site to make contact - so email is the only option. And of course its easy to ignore emails! After much searching I found by accident their phone number which is 44 (0)28 9335 2976 but be prepared for a very long wait! (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 06/09/2012
Order has been processing for 4 days. No information from CRC on cause of delay. E Mailed 3 times and no response. Next step is to open a dispute with credit card company. Avoid!!! (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 06/09/2012
I ordered a few components and it took 8 days for the package to arrive, in spite of it stating 1-3 days on the website. When the package eventually arrived it had incorrect parts in it. Their excuse was there was a sale on so a much higher order volume than usual. I'm still waiting for the correct part. Only decent thing was the price, but you end up paying in other ways (about to go for my second weekend without being able to ride because of them). (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 05/09/2012 by PJ35cheshire
ok I admit I had a bit of a panic when I read some of the negative reviews AFTER i had placed a sizeable order (with about 5 different products)! But speak as you find - order went through smoothly, the 'order status' was updated ok, the goods all arrived complete and very well / securely packaged and within just a couple of (working ) days of ordering. The prices were very good (which was why I tried this site over my usual sources) - what more could I ask for ? Thanks (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 05/09/2012 by John_morris (2 reviews written)
I've just bought two Giro Section cycle helmets (2011 design, though this has hardly changed) Normal price is £35 - £40 but I got these from CRC for £11.55 each with free delivery. This is my first purchase from CRC and while I waited for my stuff to arrive I read the reviews here about them. This got me worrying since there are some dreadful reviews of CRC on this site (fewer on others !?!) My worries grew when I received an email from CRC stating the good had been shipped and here... (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 02/09/2012 by superg
Really bad customer service. Always seem to get the order wrong sending out either incorrect parts or damaged / seconds. They are a disgrace to other bike shops. Avoid! (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 30/08/2012
won't be using these people again as delivery is useless.paid for next day 3 days later still no goods.never reply to e-mails.don't know if this company has been taked over by someone as it was never this bad.if they don,t buck up there idea's they are going to loose a lot of orders.all in all very poor service!!!!!! (read more)
Visit chainreactioncycles.comWritten on: 27/08/2012
Searched on-line and thought it was just their lousy selection and helmet prices at $20 more than my LBS(?!?!). But then I go and search their categories ("jerseys") and end up with "dirt pants"... WTF? Spend a little time spending capital on inventory,checking your prices as listed on-line and maintaining your website... then I'll shop at your online store. Chain Reaction Cycles... FAIL! (read more)
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Written on: 11/12/2012
you could just try calling them? I've always found them friendly and helpful.