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I've seen them in the stores, they're OK if you like them but there's better value out there. You can get a Trek FX for that price.


 
Posted : 15/01/2017 8:13 pm
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We've had [url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/flat-pack-bike-ikea ]one[/url] or [url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/an-ikea-bike ]two[/url] threads already . . .
I think the "clean" belt drive might prove popular.


 
Posted : 15/01/2017 8:21 pm
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To be fair, it's not quite the same thing as a chain-driven, V-braked, derailleur-geared, mudguard-less Trek FX.

I've been following these since they were announced, need to stop by an IKEA to have a look. Could really do with a cheap(ish) bike for nipping to town and sticking a child seat on for the nursery run.


 
Posted : 15/01/2017 8:34 pm
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To be fair the Trek FX that was mentioned above is about 47 times better looking than these monstrosities though...

HOLD ON...I've just seen the trailers!! They look ACE 🙂


 
Posted : 15/01/2017 8:56 pm
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The description reads like it's designed to be a hardy commuting bike.

This caught my attention:

25-year guarantee on the frame and 10-year guarantee on the belt drive.

That's quite a bold commitment if it's a "BSO"...


 
Posted : 15/01/2017 9:00 pm
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To be fair the Trek FX that was mentioned above is about 47 times better looking than these monstrosities though...

To be fair, this is a practical bike for getting around in all weathers and carrying your shopping.


 
Posted : 15/01/2017 9:01 pm
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I saw one yesterday. Look brilliant. Rack looks really sturdy, mudguards decent, kickstand included. Ultra low maintenance (all I can think you'd need to do would be lube that front brake cable every year or so). Looked very well made.

Just need a reasonably flat town in which to live and you're sorted.


 
Posted : 30/01/2017 10:58 am