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rick starr
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: February 2, 2012
Strengths: ComfortWeaknesses: As noted aboveBottom Line: I purchased the bike 3 years ago for my wife and she is happy with the comfortable ride. However, within a year all the chrome pieces of the bike (handlebar, stems and crank) began to pit). Within 2 years the chrome was cracking and within 3 years all the chrome was flaking off. I took the bike back to Orange Cycle and they replaced all the defective parts except the seat stem. Upon inspection after getting home, it is apparent that this stem is also flaking.
As a major rider for over 30 years (Schwinn Le Tour, Specialized and Trek) I find the quality of the bike to be lacking, considering the price. Screws are rusting and the bike has never been in the rain and is housed in a clean, dry garage. The Trek I currently ride has been in the rain a hundred times and exhibits no rust of screws, chrome or otherwise. My recommendation is if you are going to spend this amount of money for a bike, go with Trek, Cannondale, Specialized or any other top line bike. I do not consider Electra to be a top line bike.
Favorite Ride: electra amsterdam
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: Orange Cycle Orlando
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Scotsman in USA
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: November 1, 2009
Strengths: upright position,just peddle away and enjoy the scenery,brilliant black paint job with gold pinstriping so really looks the part.wheels rims are also painted and pinstriped.roller brakes work perfectly.Weaknesses: none yetBottom Line: Got sick of mountain bikes and not riding as much,time for an upright I thought,I was about to buy a townie 21d I had test ridden in another shop but luckily went into Rage cycles in Scottsdale and saw the 'Amsterdam balloon 8d' on sale,what a beautiful looking machine,reminded me of my bike when I was a teenager,I'm 52 now,got a test ride from Peter and I was hooked.
It's a 2009 model,great upright European cycling,the balloon tires certainly iron out the bumps and add to the looks,saddle is very comfy.
I've so far been riding 8 mile each morning just for fun and to get healthy as I'm now 270 pounds,no problems whatsoever so far.
I've read that Amsterdams are also flat foot technology,I'd strongly disagree.I'm 5'8",still OK to get both feet down but certainly not flatfoot,more really halfway between the ball of your feet and almost flatfoot.I really love riding this bike,it just seems to glide along and is a pleasure to ride,as time goes on I'm sure I'll start riding farther afield as it's so comfortable.
It's also the first bike I've owned that has nexus roller brakes that work from the hub,they seem to work perfectly and add to the bikes uncluttered look.
I know some people don't like the fact it isn't a true Dutch bike but who cares? Electra doesn't claim it is,it does what I want and looks the part and that's good enough for me.I'd certainly suggest don't buy if your looking for speed.
Favorite Ride: electra amsterdam balloon 8d
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Rage cycles in Scott
Similar Products Used: my last bike was a Marin indian fire trail.
Bike Setup: just added lights on it and went for a night time ride.
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swrrlgrrl
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: October 17, 2008
Strengths: Very strong frame, smooth ride, good visibility (high seat and big tires), smooth shifting, beautiful looksWeaknesses: Tires slip on anything but smooth asphalt or concrete--beware of sand or loose dirt! Coaster brakes take getting used to.Bottom Line: This is a beautiful, smooth-riding bike. After riding mountain bikes for a while, this one rides "like buttah"--smooth, with clean shifting. Coaster brakes take some getting used to. The paint job is pretty and quite able to withstand your typical knocks--I took a nasty fall and only got a small scratch on the back rack! Add a back basket or fit one on the front and you've got the perfect bike for those in-town errands!
Favorite Ride: Electra Amsterdam Classic 3 (ladies)
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: City Bikes
Similar Products Used: None, last bike was a Mongoose mountain bike.
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chrisolavitch
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: September 29, 2008
Strengths: Comfort, looks, simplicityWeaknesses: Seems a little cheaply built. Paint job not that great after really studying it. Rattles a lot. Light is REALLY cheap. I have already had to re-rivit the light on the mount. The gearing seems a little off.Bottom Line: I purchased this bike because I needed to get back in shape, I wanted to save some money riding to work, and I wanted to start trying to live a little "greener". I found it after doing some searching online and visiting my LBS. I have always been a little different when purchasing things. The looks grabbed me instantly. It's just oozes "cool". I had Jim at Bike Town order me one-which was just after the recall was over. I purchased it without even a test ride. But now after riding it a few weeks- the comfort has taken over the cool factor. Even my guys at work thought the bike was "the stuff!".
Favorite Ride: Electra Amsterdam
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: Bike Town
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Stock at this point. Plan to add a cool leather bag like an Acorn and replace the light.
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electraman
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 27, 2008
Strengths: easy to ride
comfortable
solid
just perfectWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: I just bought the Amsterdam Classic 3. it is like riding a cloud. I have fallen in love with this bike. i have just started riding a bike, have not ridden since a teen. i am in my early 50's. i can't wait to ride my Amsterdam. i highly recommend the electras
Purchased At: Town and Country
Similar Products Used: none
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