I can’t see what there is that’s so bad?
Sure it probably weighs 49lbs, but it’s Shimano’d, isn’t in the BSO camp, and there’s nothing wrong with v-brakes.
I beg to differ!
On the plus side it appears to have alu brake levers and an ahead stem so there’s at least a chance it might steer and stop, but it’s got those hellish quick shift fake grip shifts which require popeye-esque forearms to move and even then dont even vaguely index.
Then theres the linkage which will have more play in it than the bike has rear travel. The same goes for whatever passes for bushes in those forks.
Euro – Member
OP, expensive bikes are great, but if you think you need to spend a lot of money to enjoy cycling, you’re doing it wrong. May i suggest golf as an alternative hobby?
No body other than a dedicated self harmer is going to enjoy riding that.
devash – Member
Why not sell a £129 bike that has had the money spent well, rather than on trying to look like something it isn’t? Especially if they want to appear a serious bike retailer.
Economics? You can’t even buy a decent fork for £129, let alone the frame, components, groupset and finishing kit.
Which is why on a super cheap bike, companies would serve the end user best by keeping it simple – a rigid with bits that are actually fit for purpose!
/RANT