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You mustve worked on a lot of the bikes I saw on instagram with this crack too. Just saw one last week and of course a team rider was trying to justify it.
I just expect it to be replaced. I think it's beyond ridiculous that their policy is going to require me to pay shipping charges. So because of their poor design I'm probably out of well over 100 dollars by the time I have my parts pulled, ship it back, Then pay the local shop to press my headset.
I've spent the last year being a leader fanboy. I just hope they make this right
I just expect it to be replaced. I think it's beyond ridiculous that their policy is going to require me to pay shipping charges. So because of their poor design I'm probably out of well over 100 dollars by the time I have my parts pulled, ship it back, Then pay the local shop to press my headset.
I've spent the last year being a leader fanboy. I just hope they make this right
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You mustve worked on a lot of the bikes I saw on instagram with this crack too. Just saw one last week and of course a team rider was trying to justify it.
I just expect it to be replaced. I think it's beyond ridiculous that their policy is going to require me to pay shipping charges. So because of their poor design I'm probably out of well over 100 dollars by the time I have my parts pulled, ship it back, Then pay the local shop to press my headset.
I've spent the last year being a leader fanboy. I just hope they make this right
I just expect it to be replaced. I think it's beyond ridiculous that their policy is going to require me to pay shipping charges. So because of their poor design I'm probably out of well over 100 dollars by the time I have my parts pulled, ship it back, Then pay the local shop to press my headset.
I've spent the last year being a leader fanboy. I just hope they make this right
#2654
Your cog is slipping.
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I'm asking but I don't see it happening. If it were newer I'd contact paypal but I've had it for 5 months so I'd say my time is long gone.
I'd like to put it towards a 722 or something without the design flaw. I love my other leader, this was just an awful idea.
I'd like to put it towards a 722 or something without the design flaw. I love my other leader, this was just an awful idea.
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. Their policy does say they'll give you store credit but I'd be afraid of just ending up out of even more money.
I'm going to be nice and civil until I actually hear back from them and I'll go from there.
I'm going to be nice and civil until I actually hear back from them and I'll go from there.
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You mustve worked on a lot of the bikes I saw on instagram with this crack too. Just saw one last week and of course a team rider was trying to justify it.
I just expect it to be replaced. I think it's beyond ridiculous that their policy is going to require me to pay shipping charges. So because of their poor design I'm probably out of well over 100 dollars by the time I have my parts pulled, ship it back, Then pay the local shop to press my headset.
I've spent the last year being a leader fanboy. I just hope they make this right
I just expect it to be replaced. I think it's beyond ridiculous that their policy is going to require me to pay shipping charges. So because of their poor design I'm probably out of well over 100 dollars by the time I have my parts pulled, ship it back, Then pay the local shop to press my headset.
I've spent the last year being a leader fanboy. I just hope they make this right
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Here's my Cretin: 2015 Leader Cretin - Pedal Room
I tried uploading images right here, but the upload kept failing. Ergo, the pedal room link.
I tried uploading images right here, but the upload kept failing. Ergo, the pedal room link.
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Email didn't really work for me ( I tried the sales rep I was talking to when I initially bought the bike, and their warranty email). So, I called. It was largely smooth after that.
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Here's my Cretin: 2015 Leader Cretin - Pedal Room
I tried uploading images right here, but the upload kept failing. Ergo, the pedal room link.
I tried uploading images right here, but the upload kept failing. Ergo, the pedal room link.
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It took a few emails but I got in touch with leader and am happy with the customer service I've received.
Hopefully all will be resolved shortly.
Hopefully all will be resolved shortly.
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I've got a cracked 725 too. Im going to try to get store credit and get a kagero because I don't want to get a cure or cretin and it's the only other bike they still have in my size. Plus I think the kagero is sexy.
#2670
Your cog is slipping.
Dave you know very well this was isolated and unfortunately yours were shipped early because you are local, to you with some parts missing. Since then we have not had any issues. We did take care of the handful of customers who you sold a Leader to with the correct parts in the seat clamp and they are quite pleased. We have sold many of these frames with no issues at all. Lets not make this personal.
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According to their Instagram post, they are going to be restocking the 721. May be a good alternative to spending double what you've already given them on a Kagero. Either way, perhaps its a sign that they're going to quit doubling down on the 725/735, as that hasn't been a good look.
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According to their Instagram post, they are going to be restocking the 721. May be a good alternative to spending double what you've already given them on a Kagero. Either way, perhaps its a sign that they're going to quit doubling down on the 725/735, as that hasn't been a good look.
I considered upgrading to a kagero but didn't want to spend another 400 on a leader frame.
if you're willing to try another 725 they're supposed to have a polished aluminum out this month.
I'd go with a 721 if the wait isn't long.
I've got a new 725 on the way that I may sell. Haven't decided yet.
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This.
I considered upgrading to a kagero but didn't want to spend another 400 on a leader frame.
if you're willing to try another 725 they're supposed to have a polished aluminum out this month.
I'd go with a 721 if the wait isn't long.
I've got a new 725 on the way that I may sell. Haven't decided yet.
I considered upgrading to a kagero but didn't want to spend another 400 on a leader frame.
if you're willing to try another 725 they're supposed to have a polished aluminum out this month.
I'd go with a 721 if the wait isn't long.
I've got a new 725 on the way that I may sell. Haven't decided yet.
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I've really got my mind set on getting a kagero. I don't want to get a 721 because I feel like it is a down grade, I read what scrod said about it actually being a better bike. Still warrantying a frame and getting something of lesser value just leaves a bad taste in my mouth..