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Just ordered a bike from IRO

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Old 08-03-08 | 07:40 PM
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i had to wait 5 weeks to get my cracked group buy warrantied, but it was worth the wait. at one point, i called tony to ask about what was up and off the top of his head he knew the timeline and situation regarding my frame, which was pretty impressive. - this is now my 3rd iro frame and i've loved each one (mark v, bfssfg, bfssfg 2).
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Old 08-03-08 | 07:41 PM
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^yeah i'd like to know too, i'm thinking about ordering an angus. it seems odd that there would be any shipping delay for just a frame thats in stock.
 
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Old 08-03-08 | 07:43 PM
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I'd kill for a GB on the new I9 frame, but im just dreaming
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Old 08-05-08 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by camy
I've been trying to order a Mark V or Angus frameset since mid last week, but haven't been able to get any response (phone or email). Anybody know the approx order to ship time on a frameset that is in stock? Is this 3-4 weeks, or am I reading things wrong in this thread?
I'd like to know this as well. I can understand a complete will take longer to build/ship, but shouldnt just a in-stock frameset be rather quick?
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Old 08-05-08 | 02:29 PM
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I called Tony yesterday and asked him about shipping/time frame on just a frameset. 1 day to package and about 2-3 days to ship (2 states away).
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Old 08-05-08 | 02:34 PM
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I called Tony yesterday and asked him about shipping/time frame on just a frameset. 1 day to package and about 2-3 days to ship (2 states away).
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Old 08-05-08 | 04:32 PM
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that's really good to know. i really didn't want to have to wait a month. why'd he answer yours and not my dozens of calls?
 
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Old 08-05-08 | 04:59 PM
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i got my angus frame ordered on a thursday and got it the following tuesday.
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Old 08-05-08 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by reedreeder
why'd he answer yours and not my dozens of calls?

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Old 08-05-08 | 08:01 PM
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I called them this morning regarding my Jamie Roy build. Tony picked up; I gave him my information, he then relayed it to his kids/employees, and then I heard a girl scream out to him "That one's going out today". I checked my email a coupe hours later, and sure enough, a shipping notification from UPS was there. For those who are curious, I ordered my bike 7/14 at night, received the shipping notification today (8/5), and expected delivery is 8/12.
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Old 08-05-08 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by reedreeder
that's really good to know. i really didn't want to have to wait a month. why'd he answer yours and not my dozens of calls?
They're a small shop, if they don't get to the phone, they don't get to the phone... Just be patient - it's sounding like peak season for their product right now meaning they're probably running around all crazy trying to keep up with demand.

I'd love a JR or Mark V... but my next build has to be a touring rig... my Rob Roy will have to wait for her sister

PS. I really love my Rob Roy, IRO's are worth the wait IMO.
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Old 08-05-08 | 09:48 PM
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when you guys ordered from IRO, when did they charge your credit card? (Immediately / when it shipped / some time in between?)
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Old 08-05-08 | 10:45 PM
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I was finally able to get Tony on the phone yesterday and decided to order a Mark V frameset. I had a problem ordering online and was able to get in today on the phone again and get my order in.

I've now got a tracking number scheduled to be delivered Friday.

I'll be the first to admit that it can be a pain to get in touch with them, but I was very suprised that he was completely laid back and not in any hurry to get me off the phone.
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Old 08-06-08 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by lowend87
when you guys ordered from IRO, when did they charge your credit card? (Immediately / when it shipped / some time in between?)
I got charged right when I ordered it.
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Old 08-06-08 | 01:21 PM
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Anyone know what "HELD BY ORIGIN LOCATION" mean? My bike was shipped through UPS and that is what the current status of it is.
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Old 08-06-08 | 02:15 PM
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Might be a long shot, but maybe ask UPS that question?
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Old 08-06-08 | 10:19 PM
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when ordering a frameset, does Tony cut the steerer tube or does he leave it uncut?
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Old 08-16-08 | 01:12 AM
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mine finally came in

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Old 08-16-08 | 03:28 PM
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Bike looks great. I ordered my Rob Roy on 8/2...can't wait!
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