Really cheap crap.

Kona-Ian · Dec 17, 2012

Is this bike going to be really cheap rubbish?
I've been looking at second hand quality bikes.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251188467235? ... 1423.l2649

carter711 · Dec 17, 2012

Shimano brakes is nice to see, I've seen a lot worse for the money!

velomaniac · Dec 17, 2012

No

Surprisingly thats not BSO, it has a good equipment spec. Might not be an amazing ride but it will do what it says on the box.

hamster · Dec 17, 2012

34lbs though. :shock:

It will be heavy, with the fork as close to useless as makes no difference. You are better off with a secondhand 10-15 year old machine from the chaps here.

Kona-Ian · Dec 17, 2012

Thanks for the views.
I have been looking for second hand quality bikes as above.
It's for the boy and biggest frame size is 16"

hamster · Dec 18, 2012

Even my 10 year old is just about fits a 16" Kona, so worth looking. There are even 14" ones in the lower-range Konas.

B77 · Dec 18, 2012

I bought my wife a bike from the supermarket about 5 years ago for the princely sum of 89 euros, it has shimano brakes and RST (I think) forks, after 5 years it's still going strong, only ever had to adjust the cable tension, ok it never gets worked harder than bimbling round town or the occasional dirt road but it just goes to show that npt everything cheap is crap. It even came with a bell, pump, lights and puncture repair kit.
I bought her a Kona Stuff but she prefers the cheapy, says it's more comfy and easier to ride......

Kona-Ian · Dec 18, 2012

I bought one and collected it.
Actually very happy with it, quality is good and good components.
This bike retails at over £500.

Seen it at 499euros and in link below.

http://www.trialshop.net/shop/Trialfahr ... ::747.html

Here's there 2013 range http://www.malcolmrathmellsport.com/monty-mtb.htm

mattpink · Dec 18, 2012

Can't see anything wrong with it... probably worth it for the kit alone, and bolt onto a good 2nd hand lighter frame.

stewlewis · Dec 18, 2012

I once read that a £79.99 bike from a shop leaves the China factory costing £12. Cheap crap, but even so, £12! How the hell can you make a bike for £12. The cost to make things in the modern day is just astounding.

Really cheap crap.

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