08-08-2015, 13:47
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maine
Boat: Catalina 36 UNDINE
Posts: 71
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two West Marine Folding Bikes
Two West Marine "Port Runner" folding bikes, little used, in good shape. Aluminum frame and wheels, stainless spokes, good tires & brakes, 7-speed Shimano shifter, removable carrier racks. One bike has an extra-long seat stem, suitable for taller riders. Folded size 32"X24"X16" +/-. Located in Vero Beach Florida. $275 for the pair.
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08-08-2015, 14:01
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#2
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Boat: Lagoon 450
Posts: 49
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Re: two West Marine Folding Bikes
I'll take them! Will send you pm
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08-08-2015, 14:12
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#3
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Annapolis MD
Boat: Building a Max Cruise 44 hybrid electric cat
Posts: 3,199
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Re: two West Marine Folding Bikes
If Gradient doesn't, I will. We are located about 45 min from you in Indiantown and can pick-up tomorrow,
Matt
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08-08-2015, 14:22
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#4
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maine
Boat: Catalina 36 UNDINE
Posts: 71
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Re: two West Marine Folding Bikes
PMs sent to you both.
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08-08-2015, 18:39
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Western Caribbean
Boat: 38/41 Fountains pajot
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Re: two West Marine Folding Bikes
These are recalled.
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09-08-2015, 01:41
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maine
Boat: Catalina 36 UNDINE
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Re: two West Marine Folding Bikes
Nope. The original Port Runner was not recalled and has no problems that I've heard of. West Marine recalled the Jetty Express II and The Port Runner II, different bikes, for potential frame problems.
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09-08-2015, 08:44
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maine
Boat: Catalina 36 UNDINE
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Re: two West Marine Folding Bikes
Yes, the recall is for the Port Runner II, which, as a comparison of the photos shows, has a different frame. Mine are the original version, bought shortly before they were replaced by the "II" version.
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09-08-2015, 12:58
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Western Caribbean
Boat: 38/41 Fountains pajot
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Re: two West Marine Folding Bikes
I was told when I called that all port runner s were recalled turned our 2 in for a 800 gift card
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09-08-2015, 21:43
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 111
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Re: two West Marine Folding Bikes
many boaters are using these bikes but they are not safe imho. go to wm for your refund. if you are 5'10' or taller you cannot proper adjust them and if you are over 180# you over load them.
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10-08-2015, 04:49
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Keehi Lagoon, O'ahu
Boat: Pearson 424 Ketch
Posts: 158
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Re: two West Marine Folding Bikes
West replaced our bikes with the new, safer version at no charge.
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10-08-2015, 05:44
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: OH
Boat: Catalina 30
Posts: 37
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Re: two West Marine Folding Bikes
It is amusing to me that so many people who are uninvolved in the transaction, feel a need to bless others with their uninformed and incorrect opinion on the item...everyone is now blessed.
"Better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and speak and remove all doubt."
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10-08-2015, 07:51
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maine
Boat: Catalina 36 UNDINE
Posts: 71
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West Marine Folding Bikes recall?
Well, the volunteered information about recalls is sort wrong but also sort of right. I spoke at length with West Marine customer service this morning; the actual recall is only for the Port Runner II, because there have been failures of some part of the frame, causing accidents. All online info I have seen refers specifically to the recall for the PR II.
The earlier version of the Port Runner (like my bikes) has a different frame and has not had failures; there has been no declared recall.
However, (I am paraphrasing customer service's comments here) West Marine will replace the Port Runner bikes anyway, although they don't have to, just to be on the safe side. They will replace them with the "Back Bay" a 7-speed folding bike, retail $399.99. You need to document your original purchase.
Considering this, I'll exchange my bikes. Probably I'll offer the new ones for sale when I have them.
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14-08-2015, 11:08
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#14
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maine
Boat: Catalina 36 UNDINE
Posts: 71
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West Marine policy on recall or return Port Runner Bikes
Following the advice of WM customer service, I took my bikes to the local WM store for return under the recall; I was told it covered the original Port Runners as well as the PR II model. "Not so." said the store employee.
My second conversation with customer service later that same day resulted in a WM statement of policy directly opposite the first one: no recall applies on original Port Runner bikes, hence no returns. After some discussion, I was told that I could return them on the basis of being dissatisfied with them, which I was, as I couldn't readily sell them due to recall concerns.
Proof of original purchase is required, refund is in the form of gift card.
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14-08-2015, 21:59
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#15
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 102
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Re: two West Marine Folding Bikes
Are they still for sale? If so I will buy them. Pm me and please consider them as sold.
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