ODP
GBHad to use the chargeback feature on my credit card to get my money back. I found out today that my case to recover my money from Zed was finally closed after buying a wheelset from them a long time ago. The whole experience was dreadful from beginning to end. Poor order process blamed on website issues that i later found out to be because a disgruntled ex-supplier/partner hadn’t been paid. The order took 3 months to arrive, not the 3 weeks promised, with no apology or real explanation. Then months of faults started. Despite giving Zed several opportunities to resolve them they became less and less responsive. Their general attitude was unprofessional and deliberately awkward and eventually, after 9 months of not having any wheels and being refused a refund, I started the charge back process with my credit card company. Reading other reviews on Trustpilot and other websites, and speaking to other people in the local area, it sounds like this isn’t an isolated incident. I would strongly advise anyone considering using them to look elsewhere. It’s not worth the worry or hassle.
Evan Griffiths
GBAVOID AT ALL COSTS AVOID AT ALL COSTS These guy's are an absolute waste of time. If you have any problems with your wheels the will firstly ignore you and the block you from making any contact with them. I've returned a wheel to them for a warranty repair which took an age to sort out and now all my emails bounce back and I've been blocked on social media! Now left with one wheel and having to sort it through trading standards. If you read some of the other reviews left on hear you will see I'm not alone in this.
Ralph Percival
GBAvoid at all costs I don't often write reviews but I feel compelled to do so on this occasion. I would not be exaggerating to say this has been one of my worst experiences of a high ticket purchases. Basically £700 worth of wheels. Approx 1,000 miles on the wheelset and rear free hub started to come loose. I thought not a problem with a 3 year warranty and duly sent off for repair. No contact for several weeks and eventually receive a bill for the repair with the claim it was wear and tear so not covered under warranty. I paid as I was concerned my rear wheel wouldn't be seen again. Inference either the components are cheap rubbish from China or the assembly was poor as a 1,000 miles does not constitute any sort of distance to wear a hub out. Reading other reviews here there is obviously a common theme where this business likes the sales but not interested in looking after the customer. Sad thing is the husband and wife team don't realise that these poor reviews cost them much more than the warranty repair would have done.
Iain
GBFaulty Wheels & Awful Customer Service 7 months ago I ordered "AERO ULTRA SL5 STRING SPOKE, Rim Brake, String Spoke" Was very excited after reading lots of positive reviews. Unfortunately the wheels were faulty. Initially I thought these things happen and will be sorted quickly. After inspection by Zed the issues were said to not exist and wheels returned. My bike shop confirmed issues still present and wheels unsafe to ride. After video footage taken by bike shop the problems were acknowledged by Zed but blamed on my bike shop/ me. Eventually the warranty was said to be invalid due to "unauthorised works being carried out on the wheels" which was completely untrue. There were no grounds for suggesting this at all. Thankfully the bike shop in question had predicted Zed would go down this route and had taken measures to prove what they had/ had not done with the wheels. Customer service was extremely poor and essentially amounted to being told that lots of people love our wheels so there can't possibly be an issue with your wheels. If you are thinking of buying through this company I would certainly advise caution. Perhaps I have been unlucky with the wheels but the manner in which the issue has been dealt with has been awful from start to finish. 31/01/2024 Just in follow up to the response by Zed: Indeed, always two sides to a story but I can honestly say that in 20 years of cycling and enjoying this sport I have not had a worse purchase experience. It all started out great and all very friendly and good communication while selling. As soon as money was received and issues with wheels became apparent it was a totally different story. I was keen to try give as many chances as possible to resolve the issues. Ultimately it was only the threat of legal action, supported by my local bike shop, after 7 months that resulted in a reluctant refund.
Iqbalud Khan
GBDisgraceful company Ordered my wheels 17.10.23. Took money immediately. Said they would deliver 6.11.23. They failed to deliver and I cancelled my order. I must have sent over 10 email chasing my order. Another 10 to confirm my cancellation Follwed by another 30 emails asking for my refund. They have no contact telephone number. Two Directors who are the worst culprits I have ever come across. They said refunds take 28 days Nearly 60 days after threatening to take them to the Financial Ombudsman. Don't touch them with a bargepole. Absolutely the worst bike people ever.