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Reviewed by:
manymileman(Unregistered User)
Review Date
April 12, 2005 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
More than 3 years
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5.00 of 5,
1 votes
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Price Paid:
$300.00
at Twin Ports Cyclery - Favorite Ride:
Around Town / Country Roads Bike Setup:
Standard components w/ computer & rear rack Summary:
This bike is great inexpensive bang-a-round transportation. The gear ratio is low; very workable for Duluth's San Francisco like geography. Strong frame takes punishment of the
northland "expansion crack" streets and less maintained country roads very well. Not comfortable with off road though. Strengths:
Very comfortable and reliable ride. Great bike for the $. Rim (wheel) ratio to frame is efficient for coasting... little loss of speed. As a recreational rider I've done 40 mile rides in complete comfort. Max speed @ 35mph... stable. Weaknesses:
Rear wheel wants to torque under strain causing misallignment and havoc with the rear brake. (Shortening of axel solved the problem) Plastic retainers on stock brakes cracked, again causing difficulty in brake adjustments. (solved by using small hose clamps to reinforce) Stock handlebar grips not durable Similar Products Used:
only junkyard rehabs
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Reviewed by:
Andrew McDonald(Unregistered User)
Review Date
November 25, 2003 Overall Rating
 3 of 5
Value Rating
 3 of 5
Used product for
3 months
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5.00 of 5,
1 votes
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Price Paid:
$0.00 Summary:
I commute on my bicycle two miles to the subway station year round in the Washington DC area, so I need a bicycle that can handle many different conditions. The Bianchi Avenue serves that purpose well.
Pros:
The grip shift and brakes are well positioned for easy use.
The layout allows for a comfortable, upright riding position.
Cons:
The bell is hard to operate while riding; it needs two fingers to operate. Also, mine broke after a week of use. I would recommend a dinger bell with a spring striker instead. (One finger operation, louder, more reliable)
The bike is geared way too low. I max out doing 25 mph (going downhill)in the highest gear.
When I tried to get a larger chainring (to make it geared higher), I discovered that it was riveted to the crank, even though the rivet head had an hexagonal socket head leading one to think it was bolted.
But, overall I am happy with the bike. It rides nice but has an old fashioned look so it won't hopefully be targeted by bike thieves.
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