Terms and Conditions
Credit Card Security
We take security of your details very seriously and have taken every precaution to ensure your transaction is secure. All your personal and account details are held on a secure web server When you place your order you will be taken onto a secure server - look for the locked padlock symbol in the status bar of your internet browser.
If you are still unsure about submitting your details over the internet, why not give us a call on our mail order hotline +44 (0)1709 361919.
Cookies
As part of the online ordering process, this website requires the use of session cookies, which help record the contents of your shopping cart and track your order through our system.
A cookie is a small text file stored on your computer or browsing device containing information. None of the cookies set on this website contain personal data or any identifiable information, that can be a threat to your privacy or security. Cookies may be disabled via a setting on your web browser but this will prevent you from being able to purchase items on our website.
To help improve our website, cookies may also be used for analytical purposes, such as gathering browser, operating system, domain name, IP address and website information.
Delivery to Billing/Card Registered Address
J E James Cycles are happy to deliver to an alternative address, however this can only be done at our discretion. This may not be the most convenient option but online fraud is a serious matter and we have taken these steps to eliminate online fraud when ordering at J E James Cycles. We are aware that our competitors will dispatch orders to non registered addresses (ie work address) but we feel our security procedures protect customers as well as J E James Cycles against fraudulent purchases.
Change of Information
Your customer account information is very important to us and we do not share this information with any third parties. If account information needs amending or updating please email rotherham@jejamescycles.co.uk with the existing account information and the amendment/update[s]. You will receive an email confirmation of the update.
Alternatively call 01709 361919 to speak to member of our web sales team.
Internet Fraud
J.E.James actively participates in fraud prevention and has stringent anti-fraud safeguards in place. Relevant authorities will be notified in the country where the order was placed, with prosecution being persued for all fraudulent orders.
Pricing
All prices & info are correct, excluding genuine errors. However due to fluctuations in the market prices a very small percentage of products may still have an out of date price attached (this could be either an increase or decrease to the price which is currently advertised). We make every effort to alter these before posting but on the odd occasion an incorrect price may still be attached. Acceptance of all online orders is made on dispatch.
JE James will not be able to refund any ticket price differences if the price you have paid is as what is advertised on the web site.
Price Promise (U.K. Only)
Here at J.E. James, we strive to provide unrivalled customer service at the best possible price.
We are confident that our prices are amongst the lowest in the U.K. But if you can find the same item for sale and in stock at another shop we will match that price.
It's this bold stance on pricing which allows us to proudly and honestly claim that we are "Never Knowingly Beaten On Price".
Payment
We accept all the major debit and credit cards : Visa, Mastercard, Switch, Solo, Delta or Visa Electron cards. Please note Switch cards are restricted to a maximum purchase of £100. Until further notice we will not be able to accept American Express. We apologise for any inconvenience.
We also accept cheques and sterling postal orders to the value of your order. Make these payments payable to J.E. James and send them to the appropriate branch. Call us for further details.
We also offer a number of flexible finance packages. Please see our Finance Deals page for more information.
VAT
Your selected delivery destination will determine whether or not VAT is applicable. If VAT is not applicable then this tax will be deducted from your order prior to your card being charged. Your location may render you liable to import, state, local or other taxes: Such taxes are entirely your responsibility. You must include your billing address as it appears on your credit card statement.
J E James use an address verification system to ensure correct billing addresses. Orders with incorrect details will not be processed. (Orders received from British Forces serving overseas will be processed if the destination is a BFPO address).
Order Confirmation
You will be sent an automated email when you place your order online. Please note this is an automated email and is not an acceptance of your order, acceptance of all online orders is made on dispatch. If we have any queries regarding your order we will contact you via email or telephone.
Disclaimer
J E James reserve the right to alter without prior notice any content found within this Web site. The manufacturer reserves the right to make component changes without notification. Although J E James Cycles attempt to accurately reflect all products displayed, images and specifications may differ from purchased products and should be used as a guide only. Specifications may also differ between countries. Special offers and reduced items are subject to one per customer, and strictly on a first come, first served basis. J E James and any other party involved in making this site available to you are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising out of its being accessed or used. J E James assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable for any damages or viruses that may infect your computer equipment or other property in any way, shape or form as a direct result of accessing this Web site.
Cycle To Work Schemes
With JE James C2W scheme there is no extra charge but all other schemes will incur a 5% admin charge on reduced bikes. For more information about JE James C2W scheme please Click Here.
Magazines
All prices & info are correct upon going to print excluding genuine errors, our prices change daily, so please check our website for the latest price. Please call one of our stores to check exact stock before travelling to collect a product.
Marketing
J E James may e-mail notification of special offers and updates to the site after your first order. An option to be excluded from this service will be included on any such e-mail.
Free First Safety Service
With bikes purchased from J E James Cycles you are entitled to a free safety service within the first 4 to 6 weeks. This service includes a general safety check of the bike purchased to make sure gears are changing properly bolts are tightened and brakes are working correctly.
Other Queries
If your question hasn't been answered here please use our contact us page.
Telephone Calls
Telephone calls may be recorded.
Discount Codes
- Discount codes can be applied to items ordered online through www.jejamescycles.co.uk and must be entered at checkout.
- Discount codes may be redeemed in store using a printed voucher.
- Discount code offers can be for a limited time only and may be withdrawn at any time.
- Discount cannot be applied retrospectively.
- Only one disount code per transaction may be used but unlimited uses per customer is allowed.
- Some items may be excluded from the promotion.
- Absolute discounts on multiple items may be rounded up or down to the nearest 2 decimal places e.g. a discount of £10 applied to 3 items may equate to a discount of £9.99.
Competitions
- To enter a competition you must be: (a) UK resident; and (b) 18 years old or over at the time of entry.
- Competitions are not open to employees (or members of their immediate families) of JE James Cycles.
- No purchase necessary.
- Only one entry per person.
- If you want to enter a competition you may enter via the website on the applicable competition page.
- Sending an e-mail is not proof that we have received your entry. No responsibility can be accepted for entries that are lost or delayed, or which are not received for any reason.
- The winner will be selected at random from all the correct entries.
- The closing date is as specified in each competition, and JE James Cycles reserves the right to amend the competition end date at any time.
- If you win a competition, we will notify you by e-mail.
- You can find out who has won a particular competition by checking the competition page on our website, or sending a letter marked with the name of the competition to JE James Cycles, The Old Fire Station, Erskine Road, Rotherham, S65 1RF after the closing date.
- By entering the competition, all entrants are automatically included into our Email Newsletters.
- The prize will not be transferable to another person.
- No part of a prize is exchangeable for cash or any other prize.
- If an advertised prize is not available, we reserve the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value.
- Incorrectly completed entries will be disqualified.
- This competition is being run by JE James Cycles, Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
- Please note, any details that we collect during the competition will not be sold or distributed to any other party.
- JE James Cycles reserves the right to amend these rules at any time. JE James Cycles may also create rules which will apply to a specific competition only. If we do this we will publish the amended competition rules and/or specific competition rules on the relevant competition page.
- JE James Cycles will endeavour to send prizes within a week of the competition end date but cannot guarantee this delivery time.
- The winner from point of contact has 30 days to claim the prize. If it has not been claimed another competition will take place for the same prize.
Shipping and Returns
All returned items must be accompanied by a completed Returns Form.
The J E James Cycles Returns Form can be obtained by clicking on this text and then printing out the page.
Contact the Returns Department
Email : returns@jejamescycles.co.uk
Telephone : 01709 834911
Bicycle Shipping and Assembly
Single speed Children's Bikes and BMX Bikes will be shipped by J E James Cycles as they are received from the manufacturer. Customer assembly will be required.
Cycles sent mail order by J E James may not be fully assembled due to the fact they will not fit in a cycle box. All full size cycles are fully built and assembled for inspection before being disassembled and placed in a cycle box. Some assembly will be required as in pedals, front wheel, seat pin, handle bar and stem. Due to the delivery the gears may need re aligning and we would recommend you get this done by a qualified cycle mechanic alternatively we are happy to talk you through the gear set up.
JE James cannot reimburse any cost involved with setting up.
Please call if you are unsure on how to assemble your bike call our mechanics on. Call 01709 538375
Recycled Packaging
J.E. James actively promote recycling. Wherever possible bikes and other products will be repackaged in their original box, however on occasions we will recycle boxes. This may be, for example, if the original box is too small after partial assembly of your bike, another bike box may be used. Due to this the packaging may not represent the contents.
Please make sure you check the contents of the box before returning.
Delivery to Billing/Card Registered Address
J E James Cycles are happy to deliver to an alternative address, however this can only be done at our discretion. This may not be the most convenient option but online fraud is a serious matter and we have taken these steps to eliminate online fraud when ordering at J E James Cycles. We are aware that our competitors will dispatch orders to non registered addresses (ie work address) but we feel our security procedures protect customers as well as J E James Cycles against fraudulent purchases.
New items returned for refund or exchange
- Goods must be returned within 21 days of receipt.
- Goods must be in original packaging.
- Goods must not be fitted or used.
- Goods must be accompanied with a Completed Returns Form and receipt.
- Return postage is at the customer's expense (unless it is our mistake).
- Upgraded postage cannot be refunded.
New items returned because we have posted you the wrong part.
Although we endeavour to dispatch all orders without error, mistakes do occasionally happen. If the return is due to an error on our behalf, return postage costs will be reimbursed when items have been received by J E James Cycles.
All returns must be sent via Royal Mail Recorded Delivery only.
Return goods within 14 days.
Goods must be returned with a completed returns form and receipt.
Warranty returns
All goods are covered by a full manufacturers warranty. The duration of most warranties is 1 year from purchase but some manufacturers offer extended warranty.
- Warranties cover manufacturing faults and defects but do not cover damage caused by crashing, abuse, general wear and tear etc.
If you feel you do have a warranty claim before returning any goods please call the order line for a warranty assessment.
- The warranty does not cover return postage.
For warranty issues with bikes or frames please include the frame number on the returns form.
Please enclose a completed returns form and a copy of the receipt. We like happy customers so our aim is to deal with all warranty claims quickly.
All Goods Returned
PLEASE NOTE ALL RETURNS INCLUDING WARRANTY, EXCHANGE AND REFUND MUST BE REPACKAGED SAFELY BEFORE SENDING BACK TO US.
CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RETURNED GOODS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT.
Note: The returns department is open 9am 5:30 pm Monday to Friday
Shipping
Items Dispatched from our Rotherham Warehouse and ordered online (via jejamescycles.co.uk). Please note that tracking information will be provided via email/SMS text on all orders. Orders below £80 will be dispatched by Royal Mail 48hr Tracked unless exempt by size and/or weight. Orders above £80 will be dispatched via DPD Next Day Delivery.
- Free Post - J E James Free Delivery Option gives you FREE UK Mainland delivery on all orders over £15. Your order will possibly take an additional 1-4 working days to arrive from warehouse dispatch, during busy periods this may be extended. (UK Mainland Only)
- Standard - (£3.50) Orders under £15.00 5 to 7 working days. (UK Mainland Only)
- DPD Courier - (£3.50) This service is available on orders between £15.00 and £80.00. We dispatch your goods as soon as possible from receipt of order. DPD offer a more specific delivery time (available as a text or email) and is fully trackable. (UK Mainland Only)
The above prices apply to website orders only. All postage on telephone orders is chargeable, to take advantage of free shipping please order online.
From time to time stock has to be transferred from our other branches to complete orders. Generally this does not affect our delivery times but you will be notified of any possible delay if the delivery time cannot be met.
All orders are sent using tracked services for your security and peace of mind. Most orders dispatched Royal Mail 48hr tracked and all orders on DPD next day require a signature. If you are not home you will be left a card and the goods will be held at a local depot or sorting office for up to 14 days before being returned to ourselves. Orders returned to us by DPD or Royal Mail are subject to a re-send fee.
You will receive a confirmation of dispatch email shortly after ordering. We offer a full tracking service for these services.
Telephone Orders
We are happy to take your order over the telephone. The delivery charges for non web orders are £4.99 under 5KG and £10 over 5KG. Free shipping is only available online.
Our couriers are DPD next day and Royal Mail 48hr Tracked.
In the rare eventuality that you may suspect Royal Mail has lost your parcel, please allow 15 working days, as Royal Mail will not declare an item as lost until this period has expired.
If you require more information on shipping terms please use our contact us page. Alternatively call our web support team on 01709 361919 option 4.
Non UK Mainland & Republic of Ireland Delivery Charges
If it's a small item/order then we will endeavour to send Royal mail, the price for this will be £4
If it's a large item or a bike then we will send via our courier DPD
Northern Ireland .PARCEL = £12 / BIKE = £25
Scottish Islands PARCEL = £12 / BIKE = £25
Isle of Man PARCEL = £12 / BIKE = £25
Isles of Scilly PARCEL = £12 / BIKE = £25
Channel Isles PARCEL = £12 / BIKE = £25
Isle of Wight PARCEL = £12 / BIKE = £25
Scottish Highlands and Offshore
There is a surcharge of £17.00 for items shipped to the following postcodes.
- HS1 - HS9
- IV41 - IV56
- KA27 - KA28
- KW15 - KW17
- PA20
- PA41 - PA49
- PA60 - PA78
- PH42 - PH44
- ZE1 - ZE3
If you require more information on shipping terms please use our contact us page. Alternatively call our web support team on 01709 361919.
Postcode Areas and Destinations Requiring Additional Delivery Days
Customer orders to the following postcode areas and destiniations will need to allow extra time for delivery and will be delivered by Royal Mail.
| 5 to 10 Working Days | 7 to 15 Working Days |
|---|---|
| Scottish Border/ Mainland | |
| AB37-AB38 | IV21-IV24 |
| AB41-46 | IV26-IV28 |
| IV1-IV20 | IV40 |
| IV25 | IV52-IV54 |
| IV30-IV37 | PA40 |
| IV63 | PH30-PH32 |
| PH15-PH26 | PH34-PH41 |
| PA21-35 | KW1-KW14 |
| PA37-PA39 | PA36 |
| FK19-FK21 | |
| PH33 | |
| PH49 | |
| PH50 | |
| Scottish Highlands and Offshore | |
| HS1-HS9 | |
| IV41-IV51 | |
| IV54-IV56 | |
| KA27-KA28 | |
| KW15-KW17 | |
| PA20 | |
| PA41-PA49 | |
| PA62-PA76 | |
| PH42-PH44 | |
| ZE1-ZE3 | |
| Northern Ireland | |
| BT1-BT17 | |
| BT18 + | |
| Southern Ireland | |
| DUBLIN 1-24 | |
| DUBLIN COUNTY | |
| Other | |
| Isle Of Man | Alderney, Herm, Sark |
| Isle Of Wight | |
| Channel Islands | |
Bank Holidays and Public Holidays
Orders placed on or around bank holidays and public holidays are likely to be delayed. This is due to couriers not operating on these dates and staff holidays.
Affected days include:
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday, Easter Weekend, Easter Monday
- Royal Wedding
- May Day
- Spring Bank Holiday
- Summer Bank Holiday
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
Goods out of Stock
Very rarely does this happens but if the good(s) are out of stock and unavailable to order (i.e. sale items) you will be emailed ASAP with possible alternative(s) or the option to cancel the order.
Special Orders
If the good(s) are currently out of stock but can be special ordered from our supplier, you will be emailed ASAP with an estimated delivery time. The product will not be ordered until we receive your confirmation via email or telephone to proceed.
Please note: On occasions ETA's for items on special order will be put back by our suppliers, if this occurs you will be contacted by our purchasing department. Also when you place your order, our payment system Sage Pay automatically checks and takes the payment.
Part Orders
If we only have part of the order in stock this will be sent and the rest of the order will follow as the good(s) come into stock unless they are unavailable then you will be emailed within 24 hours of ordering and the good(s) in stock will be despatched.
Order Cancellation
If you wish to cancel an order please contact us ASAP by calling 01709 361919. If the order has been despatched already please use the returns procedure.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Our system will work out the appropriate shipping costs when you add items to your basket.
Our chosen couriers are Royal Mail and DHL
All international orders up to 1kg to Europe and the rest of the world will be sent via Royal Mail
Royal Mail services offered: International Signed For or Airsure
How fast is Airsure®?
All Airsure® mail receives priority handling in the UK and abroad making it, in some cases, up to one day faster than International Signed For
How fast is International Signed For?
If International Signed For with Airmail delivery is used, the target time is three working days to Western Europe, five working days to Eastern Europe and seven working days for the rest of the world.
All international orders above 1kg to Europe and the rest of the world will be sent via TNT
Estimated delivery times for TNT to Europe and the rest of the world.
| European Union | |
| Destinations | Transit Times* |
| Austria | 4 - 5 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 5 - 6 |
| Czech Republic | 4 - 6 |
| Denmark (excl. Faroe Islands and Greenland) | 3 - 4 |
| Estonia | 6 |
| Finland | 5 - 6 |
| France (incl. Monaco and Corsica, excl. Andorra) | 3 - 4 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Hungary | 4 - 6 |
| Ireland | 4 - 5 |
| Italy (excl. San Marino and Vatican City | 4 - 7 |
| Lithuania | 5 - 6 |
| Luxembourg | 3 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Portugal (incl. Azores and Madeira) | 4 - 6 |
| Romania | 5 - 6 |
| Slovakia | 4 - 6 |
| Slovenia | 5 - 6 |
| Spain (incl. Balearics, excl. Canary Island) | 4 - 6 |
| Non European union | |
| Destinations | Transit Times* |
| Australia | 7 - 12 |
| Brazil | 7 - 15 |
| Canada | 6 - 12 |
| China | 9 - 16 |
| Cyprus | 6 - 8 |
| Greece | 6 - 8 |
| Hong Kong | 6 - 10 |
| India | 6 - 17 |
| Japan | 5 - 8 |
| Malta | 6 - 8 |
| New Zealand | 7 - 10 |
| Norway | 5 - 8 |
| Rest of Europe | 6 - 12 |
| Rest of world | 7 - 16 |
| Russia | 10 - 12 |
| South Africa | 6 - 17 |
| Switzerland | 4 - 6 |
| Turkey | 6 - 12 |
| United States | 6 - 8 |
Any queries please email international@jejamescycles.co.uk
SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS
We cannot send certain goods overseas. These include pressurized containers such as GT-85 spray lube, Oils and Maintenance fluids such as chain oils and brake/fork oils. If these items are ordered we will remove and refund the items from the order.
Certain suppliers will not allow their goods to be sent outside the U.K.
If you require more information on products with shipping restrictions please email us before ordering.
HOW WE PACKAGE OUR ORDERS
Some of our products may not be available in their branded packaging; these are due to many of our genuine parts being bought in bulk and occasionally are not supplied with individual branded packaging. These are regardless genuine branded goods.
On very low stock levels some products may have spent time on a retail sales floor for display purposes only, if the goods are soiled or damaged we will contact you before dispatch where possible to explain the discrepancy. Note this may delay the order until the goods are agreed by the customer.
Please view our bike assembly guide below to see how our bikes are assembled & packaged, as well as how to assemble your new bike when it arrives.
VAT & IMPORT DUTIES
Customers within the EU are required to pay VAT on goods..... With the exception of safety helmets, children's clothing, energy foods and books. These items are all VAT free
You are responsible for payment of any charges your government may issue when the goods arrive at their destination country.
J.E.James Cycles will not reimburse any costs incurred regardless of circumstances.
RETURNING AN ORDER
Returning an Order Because it is Unsuitable ie. "Does not fit"
If you would like to return any item you ordered for an exchange or refund this is no problem. We allow 30 days from date of purchase for items to be returned.
All items returned must be accompanied with a returns form. Please email our returns department who will be happy to issue you with a returns number, returns form and will reserve the replacement item, if applicable.
Please only return the item[s] for exchange/refund not the whole order.
All goods must be returned to us in secure packaging, please refer to "how we package our orders"
We cannot accept any responsibility for goods damaged in return transit due to poor packaging and goods lost.
All return shipping cost must be paid for by the customer. Unfortunately we cannot refund the initial cost of sending the goods and the cost of returning the goods. We will charge again to ship the replacement items if applicable.
Returning an Order Because it is Faulty
Most manufacturers offer a U.K.warranty on their goods.
We are happy to carry out the warranty if the goods prove faulty provided the customer returns the goods to our U.K. Returns department.
Warranty does not cover general wear and tear, crash damage, improper use and poor maintenance.
Please refer to the manufacturer's website for specific warranty terms and conditions or contact us.
If you have a warranty claim please email us and provide as much information as possible, in most circumstances it can be helpful if images of the fault are also provided.
We can advise on what needs to be sent back, for example if the rear derailleur is at fault on a bike you purchased from us only that item needs to be returned not the complete bike.
After we have made an initial warranty assessment we will issue you with a returns number and returns form. If items can be repaired locally this may prove more cost effective for overseas customers and we will be happy to reimburse any cost provided documentation is forwarded to us. Before any repairs are carried out locally you must inform us of the cost of the repair, most bike shops will be happy to provide a quote for any potential repair/replacement work.
Small items can be returned using your local domestic postal service. We recommend a traceable and insured service is used.
For returning large items such as bikes, we can arrange collection through our courier. The collection can be arranged on a time and at a location to suit you (costs may increase if a specific time is required).
All return shipping cost must be paid for by the customer. Unfortunately we cannot refund the initial cost of sending the goods and the cost of returning the goods. We will charge again to ship the replacement items if applicable.
Additional Returns Information
Please do not return any items without contacting J.E.James Cycles first.
All goods returned must be accompanied with a returns number and returns form. The packaging must be clearly labelled on the customs information/declaration document [CN22/CN23] as "RETURNED GOODS-FAILED SALE"
Failure to do so may result in the goods been refused entry to the UK and returned to sender.
If you have paid import duty or taxes on the goods received and then want to return the item[s] for refund. You should be able to claim back these costs once the refund has been completed. To apply for this refund you will need to show proof of duty/taxes paid and shipping documentation showing the goods were returned to the UK. We advice you contact your local government office for specific information on duty refunds.
All goods must be returned to us in secure packaging as they were sent to reduce the risk of damage in transit. Please refer to "How We Package Our Orders" for more information on how to repackage your goods safely and securely.
We cannot accept responsibility for damaged or lost goods due to incorrect/unsuitable/poor packaging or incorrect/falsified documentation. The shipping cost of all returned goods is at the customer's expense and J.E.James Cycles will not reimburse these amounts.
J.E.JAMES CYCLES ASSEMBLY GUIDE
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