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I bought this bike beginning of last summer for $350 and I am really happy with its look, performance and price. I was on a strict budget plus that included everything else like the helmet etc, which would be needed. This was the onlything that came close.
I also like the comments I have had owning it. I assembled it myself, and the first ride out I had issues with the gears not shifting properly. A guy in our group is a Local bike shop mechanic, he took a look at it, and in 10 minutes had me fixed up, he told me just to ride it as is, for at least 100 miles, and then bring it into the shop, for a tune up.
This bike is great, I usually ride 2-3 times a week 25 miles on weekdays and on the weekends with my cycle club members (30-40 miles) and it's held up wonderfully. Stock it weighs 24lbs. I would def. recommend this bike to someone who is just getting into cycling, and is broke or for someone that does it occasionally to stay fit, or is not sure if they want to stay into the sport.
I took it for a tune up about one month after owning it, and putting enough miles on it, & at the first ride after the tune up i felt a big different on the bike. It got lot smoother than before, and now shifts reliably.
About 2-3 months after owning it, I upgraded the pedals tires and brakes(white apex) first and it was like a much better bike. Next month after that, the wheels(vulettas from bike island) total my upgrades cost about $145.00 . I also changed the tape to red, it looks nice in white, but it gets dirty quickly. An those changes alone dropped the bike weight to 20.5lbs.
I Just completed a 55 miles ride (local Tour de event) and the bike def. got good praise from other riders with "pro" bikes.
If your looking for any bike under 400 I don't think you will find better, unless its used.
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I bought this bike beginning of last summer for $350 and I am really happy with its look, performance and price. I was on a strict budget plus that included everything else like the helmet etc, which would be needed. This was the onlything that came close.
I also like the comments I have had owning it. I assembled it myself, and the first ride out I had issues with the gears not shifting properly. A guy in our group is a Local bike shop mechanic, he took a look at it, and in 10 minutes had me fixed up, he told me just to ride it as is, for at least 100 miles, and then bring it into the shop, for a tune up.
This bike is great, I usually ride 2-3 times a week 25 miles on weekdays and on the weekends with my cycle club members (30-40 miles) and it's held up wonderfully. Stock it weighs 24lbs. I would def. recommend this bike to someone who is just getting into cycling, and is broke or for someone that does it occasionally to stay fit, or is not sure if they want to stay into the sport.
I took it for a tune up about one month after owning it, and putting enough miles on it, & at the first ride after the tune up i felt a big different on the bike. It got lot smoother than before, and now shifts reliably.
About 2-3 months after owning it, I upgraded the pedals tires and brakes(white apex) first and it was like a much better bike. Next month after that, the wheels(vulettas from bike island) total my upgrades cost about $145.00 . I also changed the tape to red, it looks nice in white, but it gets dirty quickly. An those changes alone dropped the bike weight to 20.5lbs.
I Just completed a 55 miles ride (local Tour de event) and the bike def. got good praise from other riders with "pro" bikes.
If your looking for any bike under 400 I don't think you will find better, unless its used.
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