Flying Machine bikes
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Flying Machine bikes
Postby spicelab » Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:45 pm
Asking because I've had a torrid time trying to get my bike out of these guys after paying half upfront in January. Build time was supposedly 6 weeks.
Since then I've had a stream of obfuscation, excuses and contradictory explanations for delays. The bike is now supposedly built, but I'm highly suspicious and want to corroborate the integrity of the company before I transfer the remainder of the cash.
Thanks.
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby notaero » Sat Jun 06, 2015 9:34 pm
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby CXCommuter » Sun Jun 07, 2015 8:47 am
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby dmwill » Sun Jun 07, 2015 12:27 pm
Paid them a visit in person at all? (Assuming they're still open).
Quick Whois of the domain;
Domain Name flyingmachine.com.au
Last Modified 14-Jan-2015 00:52:53 UTC
Status ok
Registrar Name NetRegistry
Registrant PARTICLE & WAVE PTY LTD
Eligibility Type Company
Eligibility ID ABN 89126674440
Registrant Contact ID ANMA1912
Registrant Contact Name Matthew Andrew
Registrant Contact Email matthewandrew9@gmail.com
Search of Matthew's email address shows he once had another domain registered; sexybicycles.com (it's a parked domain now, just has some spam/advertising crap). My guess is a failed business, renamed to Flying Machine?
Domain Name: sexybicycles.com
Creation Date: 23-Oct-2009
Expiration Date: 23-Oct-2014
Status: ok
Registrant ID: 248992
Registrant Name: Matthew Andrew
Registrant Organization: Sexy Bicycles
Registrant Street 1: 20 Langsford St Claremont
Registrant Street 2:
Registrant Street 3:
Registrant City: Perth
Registrant State/Province: WA
Registrant Postal Code: 6010
Registrant Country: au
Registrant Phone: +61.400218425
Registrant FAX:
Registrant Email: matthewandrew9@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=104566047" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.facebook.com/matthew.andrew9" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby moosterbounce » Sun Jun 07, 2015 4:40 pm
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby ldrcycles » Sun Jun 07, 2015 5:21 pm
dmwill wrote: Search of Matthew's email address shows he once had another domain registered; sexybicycles.com (it's a parked domain now, just has some spam/advertising crap). My guess is a failed business, renamed to Flying Machine?
From the Flying Machine website- "Flying Machine, or Sexy Bicycles as they were known then, were an idea dreamt, designed and created out of Matt’s Claremont bedroom."
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby CXCommuter » Sun Jun 07, 2015 5:49 pm
I couldn't pay people to take away the things I dream of in my bedroom!!ldrcycles wrote:dmwill wrote: Search of Matthew's email address shows he once had another domain registered; sexybicycles.com (it's a parked domain now, just has some spam/advertising crap). My guess is a failed business, renamed to Flying Machine?
From the Flying Machine website- "Flying Machine, or Sexy Bicycles as they were known then, were an idea dreamt, designed and created out of Matt’s Claremont bedroom."
sorry- thats the exit isn't it
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby ColinOldnCranky » Tue Jun 09, 2015 2:06 pm
For the record it's still there and still open.
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby chippa1968 » Tue Jun 16, 2015 4:03 pm
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby Matt FM » Fri Jun 19, 2015 2:09 pm
Too many orders.. sounds like a good problem to have but defiantly also makes things difficult in keeping everybody happy... very long hours, lack of sleep etc... but we are getting there.
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby t_f » Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:39 am
It's good to see Matt is taking action and is hiring as I think the whole concept behind FM is great and it would be a shame for things to fall apart on execution.
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby blue9 » Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:32 pm
t_f - can you elaborate on the few issues you're trying to get worked out?
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby Hairydog » Fri Aug 28, 2015 3:06 pm
Used to love spreading the word about flying machine but have not been able to of late. I have given up trying to convince friends that I have not been a victim of fraud.
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby TheThinMan » Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:42 pm
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby joelireland » Fri Sep 30, 2016 4:11 pm
Hi all - anyone ordering or receiving bikes from Flying Machine? I have been trying to get in touch with Matt (from order placed in early May) and just struggle to get reply - despite many messages left on phone, email, facebook! Apparently my bike was due to be delivered on 10th September (and that was with at least 6 week delay) but still waiting to get any feedback on status! I am concerned whether he will actually deliver it.
Anyone got any success/feedback on Flying Machine progress?
Anyone know how to get hold of Matt besides leaving phone messages, emails, facebook messages, etc?
Anyone know if they are still operating?
Matt, I see that you replied on here previously? Perhaps you can give me a call to discuss?
Thanks,
Joel
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby Mububban » Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:31 pm
Hope you've got another bike to ride in the meantime....
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby jaseyjase » Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:46 pm
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby Mububban » Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:02 am
No, I'd guess not much comes up on a google search except this thread so it's the only place they've got to TRY and get some infojaseyjase wrote:is it odd that there are so many 1 post members posting?
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby joelireland » Sat Oct 01, 2016 1:49 pm
Correct. Small bike shop with incredibly poor communication and big promises means we need to search far and wide. Thanks for your help. Apparently will be getting some pics of the build this week ... will try hold my breath ... and make some noise if they don't arrive as well.Mububban wrote:No, I'd guess not much comes up on a google search except this thread so it's the only place they've got to TRY and get some infojaseyjase wrote:is it odd that there are so many 1 post members posting?
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby ryda » Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:45 pm
Still no sign of the bike. No returned calls, no response to emails. I have actually been to the shop and met Matt. He seemed like a reasonable guy.
At this point I just want my money back. Next step will be the to contact the ACCC and see what I can get back by legal means.
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby Aushiker » Thu Oct 06, 2016 9:20 pm
ACCC cannot help you. This is a state matter and hence you need to talk to the Department of Consumer Affairs or whatever they are called now days.ryda wrote:
At this point I just want my money back. Next step will be the to contact the ACCC and see what I can get back by legal means.
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby Hugor » Mon Oct 10, 2016 4:50 pm
Unfortunately the experiences in this thread put me off ever ordering from them.
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby Mububban » Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:10 pm
I'm assuming they're building bikes with standard Shimano or SRAM gearing etc so doubt components would be the problem?
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Re: Flying Machine bikes
Postby joelireland » Thu Oct 13, 2016 3:05 pm
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