Has Easi-fit E-bike kits Ceased Trading ?
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2023
- What has happened to Claire and Clive’s Easi-fit e-bike kits website, the site says under maintenance ?
Their UA-cam channel is still up but no videos or contact details available ?
The Facebook page has gone !
This is not the way to run a business , for anyone who has recently bought one they will have no after sales service.
Which is a shocker as they advertised a 30 day money back policy on their website .
I have searched online and at Companies house you do find the owner of the company and they are still showing as active , although their latest accounts are due ?
Tip - It’s not under the business name if you do run a search.
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** I contacted the e-bike kit supplier directly and they have told me that Easi-bike kit have “Ceased Trading” **
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So I would suggest you contact LVBU directly at help@lvbu.tech if you are having issues with your kit, I’m sure they will try and help out.
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They gone bust, ordered a kit in April but never got it, sent a letter saying bank called in their loan so busted.
Ahh nightmare thanks for that 👍
Just to be clear, I didn't get my money back. Had to claim section 75 lnsurance on my credit card.
Thanks for clarifying that , so not an easy refund then . I guess they were still taking money knowing they were going down .
did you manage to recoup the full cost ?
It's a real shame, I have the same kit and took mine on a long bike tour yesterday of over 90km and up and down hills. Had it set in 'Climb' mode so it only assists me up the hills. Great bit of kit.
Great to hear that you get more range only using for the hills 👍
@@davesolobiker5601 Yes, to be honest an ebike's range is very subjective. It all depends on how much you use the electrical assist. You could ride with it switched off for 20 miles and then use the assist for another 30 miles, your range is effectively '50 miles'. They are very clever bits of kit that can be used heavily or used lightly and therefore you can get some huge variation in 'range' capability.
I agree they can be worked to the riders advantage that’s for sure 🚲👍
I don’t think you can speculate - they could be unwell or something . You were happy with your kit and I am happy with mine . You sold yours
They went bust , a subscriber bought the kit in spring but he had to put a claim in with his card Co to refund the money . Stating the bank recalled a loan they took out to start the business .
Nice one Dave! I too bought the kit from Clive 2 or 3 years ago with a spare battery and have had hours of endless fun riding around South Oxfordshire and being able to tackle the steep Chiltern hills. I think there has been a massive development in the past 3 years and post Covid the E bike technology has come on leaps and bounds and we were at the forefront of it and (Clive bless him) got swept along and I imagine was eventually overwhelmed with demand and couldn’t keep up. Should have gone on “Dragons Den” and got Deborah to invest 😂😂.
I still use my bike successfully on a daily basis including the temperamental cut out but I think also, like many products coming out of China, the final quality checks weren’t in place so it was a lottery you got everything working to a standard. I look forward to watching your adventures and reviews of your new machine, all the best Keep up the peddling 🚲 Rog, South Oxfordshire..
Victim of there own success , but had to call it a day which is sad . But your right e-bikes 3 years ago a well different to todays more efficient kits.
I had some great rides on my bike and glad to hear you are too .
Happy with the Ribble but had a few problems re firmware updates but so far so good . Atb Dave 🚲👍
Hi Dave ... thanks for this video ... yes they must have stopped trading and as you say if Clive had posted something to inform us all then people like me, you and many others wouldn't have felt so bitter ... I have enjoyed using my kit but have had problems with the blue tooth connection and the app (because of the hap hazard connection I've never used it). As I previously mentioned to you on another of your vids I had a wheel 'shudder' one time and luckily when the app was working I did a 'wheel reset' and it sorted it out. However because all I am getting now is 'please connect your vehicle first' message (any idea how to do that?) when I open it up I can't access it at all. I've decided to treat myself and go full blown e-bike and I'm expecting delivery tomorrow. It's a fat tyre bike and weighs a ton but a mate of mine owns one and I tried it yesterday. It's UK legal so that's good news but I must be honest it's like riding a motorbike! The pedal assist kicks in immediately and going up really steep hills is a doddle so weight aside I'm looking forward to owing a 'beast'. The problem I have now is that do I sell my current bike (GT Avalanche Comp) as a converted E-bike or do I take it back to a pedal bike. If I do sell as a conversion I will have to inform any potential buyer about the app problem and if they encounter a wheel shudder they won't be able to correct it. I have a mate calling over to help me put the new bike together and he's a computer whizz so we are going to see if we can get the app to work. I downloaded a new app which wasn't Easi-Fit but it's exactly the same and I noticed in this video the logo of the new (but same) app is on one of your boxes (battery by the looks of it) and this was not the app that I had when I first purchased the bike it was Easi-Fit's app. Anyway whatever has happened Clive was very helpful at first and the last communication I had with him was a good few months back when I purchased two tyres as my regular tyres wouldn't fit ( another problem that people complained about were the wheel sizes not being exactly the right size and some people were getting blow outs which was dangerous). Apologies for the long post but I just want people to be aware of the problems I've had with the kit. Thanks once again and happy cycling! ... Phil.
It's the LVBU app I found so I have both on my phone but I get the same message.
And yes that is the same phone number when I rang it last week there was a voice message saying it doesn't exist
Hi Phil , yes it was all good at the start then it obviously got too much for Clive but he should have posted on the website regarding his intentions and directing people to LVBU for assistance.
I hope the new bike does the trick and you have many happy miles on it, regarding the wheel size I changed my rim after hearing about the blowouts. You don’t want a front wheel blowing at speed !
I think a lot of these apps are all the same just under different names but clearly don’t rectify your issues .
hope your mate has better luck with your old kit and app atb Dave
@@davesolobiker5601 me too lol
I have had 3 blow outs on my front wheel. Now getting a new rim put on, as the wheels is NOT 700c. Like the kit, but the wheel size is not correct.
My kit is still going strong - for £600 , it’s been brilliant . LVBU still going . Looks like the supplier has gone bust . No
Problems here as they are still going strong
That’s great to hear but a few people on here who have bought from easifit and are encountering problems now have no one to go to for help or assistance . Yes LVBU will supply spares etc but at a cost plus pricey postage costs.
@@davesolobiker5601 - LVBU look ok on price and they carry plenty of spares - if needed . I’m sorry that a few people have encountered recent problems and hope LVBU can help
Hi Dave. Only just found out that Easifit have gone. Annoyingly I had filmed another video giving an update on how it was going and describing the new kit it is at the editing stage but I don't think it's worth completing it now. I have to admit I am not surprised that this has happened, I always felt they were out of their depth so to speak especially so when My wife's tyre blew of those undersized rims, they did not understand how dangerous a front wheel failure could be or how they could be held responsible if someone was injured due to the dodgy wheel throwing a rider off.
Yeah it’s a shame but this kit had potential but only if they could sort problems like the rim sizing . After seeing your video I replaced my rim for the correct size , a front wheel blow out at speed would be catastrophic !!
I’ve sold the kit on as I have a bought a dedicated e-bike.
Hi Dave .. I just want your opinion on something if that's ok ... I put the Easi-Fit kit on my Gt Avalanche Comp 2018 model and because I now have an ebike I need to sell it... my mate called today and he managed to get the app working again but not long after he left it failed again ... so the problem I have is should I take off the kit and sell my GT as a pedal bike or leave the kit on and sell as a conversion kit that has problems? ... I will obviously put in my advert about the app but that may put people off ... if I try and sell the kit or as as 'spares' do you think it would sell? ... everything works fine apart from the bloody app and the useless bluetooth connection ... or should I just cut my losses and sell the bike as a pedal bike and dump the kit? ... Just want to know your opinion that's all thanks.
I would sell separately , just state the issues regarding the Ebike kit people will buy it . And sell your bike without it . Otherwise you might have more trouble than it’s worth
@@davesolobiker5601 thanks Dave and yes I think that's the best bet I wouldn't want someone to buy it as a conversion bike knowing there are issues ... thanks
A question - if I sell my bike with conversion kit ( it all appears to be in working order ) will it work if the buyer downloads the App on their phone ?
@@ivanopinion6599 yes I can’t see why it wouldn’t , the app recognises the wheel 👍
@@ivanopinion6599 sadly this is the risk you have to take now ... I have difficulty with my app but if yours is working fine it doesn't take long to install an app so if you have a potential buyer they can easily download the app on the day of purchase and see if it connects
i spoke to soon ,on pedal assist it doesnt always kick in on the trottle you can hear it skip a beat,i only have 1700 km on it very disappointed to say the least ,any idea dave where the fault could be.
That’s not good to hear mate , not really sure but it could be anything.. loose connection , motor or battery fault ? I’ve noticed the Easifit website is up and running again but in the states . Might be worth giving them a shout 👍
Do you know how i can get a spare battery for this kit as the company is now bust. Thanks.
Not sure on how to get hold of one but this is the company who supply the kits, they might be able to point you in the right direction - www.lvbu.tech/en/product/detail/kf
Cheers Dave I will look into it thank you.@@davesolobiker5601
anyone know where I can get a replacement battery that will plug'n'play with this setup? my motor works fine but after hammering it for 2 years the cells are knackered.....
I am in same position. I contacted the company who took over selling easifit and they said my best bet was to buy a new kit, wheel and everything. They are only selling complete kits. You can get the battery from Lvbu in China but postage will be around £100.
I have one of these kits and am gutted Clive isnt helping anymore as he was helpful when I first got the kit. I can barely get up steep hills with mine, even at full 99% - is this normal for people?
Doesn’t sound like it’s performing how it should on hills ?
@@davesolobiker5601 I don't think it is. I kept meaning to call Clive again and ask for more advice but too late now. It helps uphills but I have to do a lot of the work...
They arent very good up steep hills, a lack of torque and if you drop below 5mph is basically doesnt do anything. Youll notice it really works well at mid to high spinning speeds of the wheel. A middrive ebike doesnt suffer this issue hence why they are preffered. I like my kit but im wanting something more for the steep hills on my commute.
I bought mine roughly same time has you dave had same problem with battery clive sent me one out the next day.but did you have problems with the motor cutting in and out.because its great on flat can get well over 23mph but up hill its a slog very slow lucky to get over 8mph any thoughts
Mine used to cut out , but only briefly then would kick back in. Only being a 250w motor has its limitations and hills expecting higher speeds is a big ask of it.
@davesolobiker5601 yes i fully understand it is a big ask
How about doing some helpful research on alternative suppliers instead of negative comments
Mine seems to cut out when I go over cattle grids - when I knew what the problem was, just pushed the button to operate battery - all ok then
The good old reset button , solves a lot of issues 👍
well touch wood mine if still going strong no problems ,i reckon me being in ireland if it goes faulty i might as well bin it hopefully it wont come to that.when i bought it 600 quid i got nailed for brexit tax 250 euro ouch.anyway thanks for heads up.
It should be fine , I imagine they will only have a certain lifespan . Brexit has a lot to answer for ! You can get spares at LVBU direct , if you ask they normally give discount codes 👍