This is undoubtably true, but there are ways to ameliorate the problem. A bike shop can do the
assembly for a fee, and this should satisfy all parties. I purchased a Dahon folder a year ago via
internet mail order, and while the bike came fully assembled, Dahon said that the warranty would be
valid only if I took it to a bike shop for final adjustment. A worthwhile $20 spent, I think.
Just my 2 cents,
Alan Weiss NJ Gold Rush, E2 tandem, and Leitra rider (and Dahon Piccolo, too)
john riley said:
There are always several new EZ bikes, (EZ-1, EZ-3, EZ Sport) for sale on Ebay. I just noticed
this on the Sun bicycles site:
"EZ-Recumbents are designed to be sold in a fully assembled and fully adjusted state by an
authorized Sun Bicycles Dealer. The Sun warranty is void if purchased unassembled. (Mail Order,
Internet or Auction Sales)"