Yet Another Cycling Forum
General Category => Audax => PBP => Topic started by: cyclinggeezer on 31 July, 2019, 10:59:24 am
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I ordered my PBP Audax UK jersey from ForceGB on 18th June. Their web site says delivery in 4 weeks. Mine has still not arrived so I rang them today.
Asking about the order I was told they were processing all the orders together and would be posted out on Tuesday 13th August first class. My response was that was leaving it too late for me as I depart first thing on Thursday 15th June August (FTFY Mod). If Royal Mail fail to deliver on time, (very possible), I will not get my jersey in time. I then was told well they may be they could bring my order forward a week, (all sounded a bit vague at this point) and to check back then.
Not sure who to raise this with in AUK, but in any event bearing in mind their standard delivery time is 4 weeks and they set a deadline for orders by 5th July this attitude to delivery in time could be cause some issues.
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Sounds like I’m very unlikely to have mine then. I’m setting off from home on the Wednesday. That is very disappointing.
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Was going to suggest if everyone who has ordered starts ringing in and complaining that would help speed things up. (maybe) Tel 01924 409290
Also as AUK must have had some involvement they too could put some pressure on them, anybody know who to contact?
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I will contact ForceGB today. I was assured when we gave them the job that jerseys would be posted out to arrive in good time for PBP.
I am very sorry to hear that people are having difficulties.
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That does sound like rubbish!
I'm not sure that multiple phone calls would be helpful as staffing might be short over the summer and dealing with the phone might distract from production & despatch of the jerseys.
Threatening to take AUK business elsewhere might be my line...
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I will contact ForceGB today. I was assured when we gave them the job that jerseys would be posted out to arrive in good time for PBP.
I am very sorry to hear that people are having difficulties.
Further to this, ForceGB have now rescheduled production and have assured me that all jerseys will be sent out, by first class mail, on Thursday August 8th.
Thanks to Cyclinggeezer for flagging up the problem and, again, apologies to everyone who has been worrying about getting the jerseys in time.
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Phew! Good news.
Thanks Redlight!
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I will contact ForceGB today. I was assured when we gave them the job that jerseys would be posted out to arrive in good time for PBP.
I am very sorry to hear that people are having difficulties.
Further to this, ForceGB have now rescheduled production and have assured me that all jerseys will be sent out, by first class mail, on Thursday August 8th.
Thanks to Cyclinggeezer for flagging up the problem and, again, apologies to everyone who has been worrying about getting the jerseys in time.
Just rang Force GB for an update.
Message I got was they are being despatched today, tomorrow and the balance on Thursday so looks like the Thursday 8th August deadline is being adhered to.
Thanks again to Redlight for getting the order brought forward
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Mine arrived this morning. Just in time for the pre-pbp holiday in the caravan.
It looks good.
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Just had an e-mail from ForceGB informing me that my jersey has been posted out to me.
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Photos please! Not being able to claim one myself (I'm not PBP-ing this year) I'm dying to see how they look in the flesh, so to speak. And we need action pics for Arrivee too :-).
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Photos please! Not being able to claim one myself (I'm not PBP-ing this year) I'm dying to see how they look in the flesh, so to speak. And we need action pics for Arrivee too :-).
I'll keep the last request in mind.
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Just had an e-mail from ForceGB informing me that my jersey has been posted out to me.
Have other people had emails?
I’ve had nothing.. oh well. Just gotta hope it arrives in time...
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Just had an e-mail from ForceGB informing me that my jersey has been posted out to me.
Have other people had emails?
I’ve had nothing.. oh well. Just gotta hope it arrives in time...
I am still waiting but after I saw this about emails, as I my order had not arrived I rang them. I got no email incidentally.
After much flaffing they eventually said: last ones despatched today(Thursday) first class. Should be with you today (Friday or Saturday)
So awaiting the post today to see what turns up
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Mine arrived this morning – the 'your order has shipped' email arrived at about the same time as the jersey...
The size L 'club' jersey fits my distinctly M size frame (40" chest – based on the size guide) OK, though it's a little baggier than I prefer. I guess I'm just not athletic enough...
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Well finally, its here.
Initial comment would be, why has mine got such a high collar? Should make for an interesting tan line?
The quality of the zip is poor in my humble opinion, the bottom part where you initially bring the two halves of the shirt together is cheap plastic, slight awkward and seems destined to fail. Looking at my other ForceGB shirts this part was metal so thats not as good.
Vent is down the side instead of in the elbow region (may be an improvement)
Overall went for XL as that ForceGB size fitted well before and this one does too. Otherwise a well made garment.
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Email arrived this morning, postie delivered this afternoon. :thumbsup:
Fit seems OK, agree with comment on bottom of zip - on second try on (to review neck height comment) I struggled to get the zip to fit when putting it together. Suspect it will be more of a problem with less sleep! Neck height is about the same as the LEL jersey fwiw
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Got mine! Phew, one less thing to worry about! Looks good at the mo...
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Having washed mine and checked it over again the collar is about 12mm wider than my 2013 LEL jersey. Also look at the internal seems. On the LEL shirt they are all flat and do not protrude. However on this shirt they stick out and seem to rub a bit. Not sure I want 90hrs of that.
Would be interested to hear if mine is unique but in any event I am going to get back on to Force GB about the quality of the seems and the extra wide collar
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The seams on mine don't lie flat, but then nor do they on any of my other jerseys and they've never been an irritant on any ride. That collar would be better with a tie, though.
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Checked all my other Force GB jerseys. All have better quality zips, flat seams internally and narrower collars. The seams stand so proud internally and I think does not look properly finished.
I think they should have machine sewed the seams flat.
Not wishing to be unduly negative but the previous offerings were better.
When I ring them I will ask them about these points and see if they will offer a replacement but I am not keen to use this for the ride
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Hm. I was going to treat myself to an AUK jersey at some point but will certainly be holding fire now based on this feedback.
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Order placed on 1/7 . Still waiting.
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Mine has arrived and I must say, I'm extremity disappointed. My only other refference for sizing was the Force GB LEL top I have. this is large and a bit too tight so i ordered an XL. it's a bit baggy but not bad in the body but the diameter of the arms is huge, they just hang down and gape. I can't see me riding in it at the moment.
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This is your reminder that there is a culture of swapping national jerseys with others at PBP, so if your jersey is the wrong size, you may be able to swap it for a correct size one from another nation.
J
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This is your reminder that there is a culture of swapping national jerseys with others at PBP, so if your jersey is the wrong size, you may be able to swap it for a correct size one from another nation.
J
Although part of the culture is that you must have worn the shirt during at least a part of PBP.
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This is your reminder that there is a culture of swapping national jerseys with others at PBP, so if your jersey is the wrong size, you may be able to swap it for a correct size one from another nation.
J
Although part of the culture is that you must have worn the shirt during at least a part of PBP.
ah. That seems... smelly... :p
J
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This is your reminder that there is a culture of swapping national jerseys with others at PBP, so if your jersey is the wrong size, you may be able to swap it for a correct size one from another nation.
J
Although part of the culture is that you must have worn the shirt during at least a part of PBP.
ah. That seems... smelly... :p
J
We all smell the same at the end of PBP ;)
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We all smell the same at the end of PBP ;)
Speak for yourself! Some of us shower at Dreux so that we are sweet-smelling and kissable at the finish line O:-)
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Mine has just arrived. Just looking for some biceps to fill the sleeves up with.
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Mine has arrived and I must say, I'm extremity disappointed. My only other reference for sizing was the Force GB LEL top I have. this is large and a bit too tight so i ordered an XL. it's a bit baggy but not bad in the body but the diameter of the arms is huge, they just hang down and gape. I can't see me riding in it at the moment.
As I had "issues" with my jersey I rang ForceGB yesterday. The conclusion of which was I was to return the jersey for alteration or a refund. The person that dealt with the order is currently away so I am not going to get it back anyway in time for PBP.
Decided I shall wear my LEL 2017 jersey as it both fits and is comfortable for long rides.
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Mine has arrived and I must say, I'm extremity disappointed. My only other reference for sizing was the Force GB LEL top I have. this is large and a bit too tight so i ordered an XL. it's a bit baggy but not bad in the body but the diameter of the arms is huge, they just hang down and gape. I can't see me riding in it at the moment.
As I had "issues" with my jersey I rang ForceGB yesterday. The conclusion of which was I was to return the jersey for alteration or a refund. The person that dealt with the order is currently away so I am not going to get it back anyway in time for PBP.
Decided I shall wear my LEL 2017 jersey as it both fits and is comfortable for long rides.
Hi
What were the issues with yours and what have Force GB agreed to do?
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The internal “overlock” stitching stood “proud”. In all other ForceGB jerseys I have they are stitched flat. This was particularly a problem around the neck area as it scratched the skin. Riding PBP with that degree of irritation was not an option.
I felt the collar was way to wide for a summer jersey so asked for a better thinner collar. Cosmetically it looked naff in my personal view.
Lastly the zip was mostly cheap plastic and not to their usual robust standards. Asked for that to be changed.
Await the return of the manager who dealt with the order for him to authorise the alterations or a refund.
Was asked to return it so they could inspect it and make that decision.
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Mine has arrived and I must say, I'm extremity disappointed. My only other reference for sizing was the Force GB LEL top I have. this is large and a bit too tight so i ordered an XL. it's a bit baggy but not bad in the body but the diameter of the arms is huge, they just hang down and gape. I can't see me riding in it at the moment.
As I had "issues" with my jersey I rang ForceGB yesterday. The conclusion of which was I was to return the jersey for alteration or a refund. The person that dealt with the order is currently away so I am not going to get it back anyway in time for PBP.
Do let us know how that goes. One problem I - and others - have experienced with Force GB in the past is that they are not keen on returns and deal with them poorly.
Hopefully, it's better now, although I note it still says on their "club-shops" page
Returns Policy
All products are made to order, and as a result we are unfortunately unable to provide a Refund/Exchange
All prices are inclusive of VAT, handling and postage charges, we use Royal Mail for delivery on all items.
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Will do. Simply exercising your consumer rights to expect something of merchantable quality is not unreasonable. It’s got to be fit for its purpose after all.
Any responsible vendor should resolve and this will be a test of their ability to do that.
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I just wanted to say thanks to whoever designed and organised the AUK jerseys. I ahd one of each colour and was lucky they fitted well and were comfortable all through the ride. However the best part was the reaction I got from the French to the "Les Rosbifs" motif on the back. One young Breton woman rider thought it was a great laugh, especially when I told her ".......mais, je suis vegetarienne!" At the finish a couple of the older French gents who were volunteers at the exit of the bike park came chasing after me to take a photo, laughing their heads off! Can't think why!
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I just wanted to say thanks to whoever designed and organised the AUK jerseys. I ahd one of each colour and was lucky they fitted well and were comfortable all through the ride. However the best part was the reaction I got from the French to the "Les Rosbifs" motif on the back. One young Breton woman rider thought it was a great laugh, especially when I told her ".......mais, je suis vegetarienne!" At the finish a couple of the older French gents who were volunteers at the exit of the bike park came chasing after me to take a photo, laughing their heads off! Can't think why!
Many thanks, SheniJ. The person to thank is the Arrivee editor, Ged Lennox, who came up with the main design, but I am happy to claim both the excess of flags - which some disliked - and the 'rosbifs' joke as my own.
Jerseys are still available, by the way ;)
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The ‘Rosbifs’ went down very well. Some French riders were thinking of ‘froggies on tour’ for LEL...
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The ‘Rosbifs’ went down very well. Some French riders were thinking of ‘froggies on tour’ for LEL...
They did that in 2013.
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Well thank you Ged and Redlight for helping me to go suitability attired!