NOTE: The bike I bought was used so my review may vary on certain things.
The price for the used bike was only 160. During the height of the COVID/19, bikes were sold out EVERYWHERE! Bikes that were retailed at 250, were now going for 700! The high demand for any outdoor activities increased so high that the prices for those market became unaffordable to many. Seeing this bike at such a low price, and it was listed as Used / Like New, I immediately jumped on the opportunity.
Straight out the box, it wasnt much of a hassle to put together. Being that it was used, I had a damaged headset bearing and a missing quick release skewer. The parts werent expensive to replace and costed just under 30 to fix at a local bike shop, brining the price to own at 190 so far.
Once the bike was assembled as intended, I was able to judge the bike for what it really worth. First thing youll notice is that the bike is pretty heavy. Its not the biggest problem but you adjust to it pretty quickly. Once you start riding, you tend to feel that most gears feel the same, but still provide enough range to get around without a problem. The shifting in the front is a bit clunky, and you have to find the right sweet spot to stay on the gear correctly, but the back is pretty smooth and responsive. The braking is pretty standard, but does the job effectively. After riding around for more than 30 minutes, you most definitely start to feel how uncomfortable the seats are. If you plan on making any upgrades, THIS SHOULD BE THE FIRST!!
Speaking about upgrading, I changed the twist to shift to trigger shifter with a brake combo. Twisting to shift makes shifting easy while having your hands still on the bar, but my hands would constantly rub causing minor burns which got uncomfortable on longer rides. Switching to trigger shifters also freed up some space on my handle bars which allowed my to switch to custom handle grips as well. The stock grips did a pretty job a it was, but aftermarket ones are as cheap as 5/15 which can improve ride comfort on a budget.
All in all, I spent close to 250 on a used bike, with upgraded trigger shifter and brake combo, upgraded handle bar grip, and a comfortable seat. Rides pretty smooth, and I enjoy it. Other than the seat, thinking of cons took a bit of time because they dont affect you much. Its something you can definitely live with, without having to get upgrades.
Pros:
Good for beginners
Easy assembly
Smooth rear shifts
Braking works good
Cons:
Bike seat
Heavy/Bulky
Front shifts clunky
Most of the gears feel the same
Limited upgrades
9/10 / Used Like New
NOTE: The bike I bought was used so my review may vary on certain things. The price for the used bike was only 160. During the height of the COVID/19, bikes were sold out EVERYWHERE! Bikes that were retailed at 250, were now going for 700! The high demand for any outdoor activities increased so high that the prices for those market became unaffordable to many. Seeing this bike at such a low price, and it was listed as Used / Like New, I immediately jumped on the opportunity. Straight out the box, it wasnt much of a hassle to put together. Being that it was used, I had a damaged headset bearing and a missing quick release skewer. The parts werent expensive to replace and costed just under 30 to fix at a local bike shop, brining the price to own at 190 so far. Once the bike was assembled as intended, I was able to judge the bike for what it really worth. First thing youll notice is that the bike is pretty heavy. Its not the biggest problem but you adjust to it pretty quickly. Once you start riding, you tend to feel that most gears feel the same, but still provide enough range to get around without a problem. The shifting in the front is a bit clunky, and you have to find the right sweet spot to stay on the gear correctly, but the back is pretty smooth and responsive. The braking is pretty standard, but does the job effectively. After riding around for more than 30 minutes, you most definitely start to feel how uncomfortable the seats are. If you plan on making any upgrades, THIS SHOULD BE THE FIRST!! Speaking about upgrading, I changed the twist to shift to trigger shifter with a brake combo. Twisting to shift makes shifting easy while having your hands still on the bar, but my hands would constantly rub causing minor burns which got uncomfortable on longer rides. Switching to trigger shifters also freed up some space on my handle bars which allowed my to switch to custom handle grips as well. The stock grips did a pretty job a it was, but aftermarket ones are as cheap as 5/15 which can improve ride comfort on a budget. All in all, I spent close to 250 on a used bike, with upgraded trigger shifter and brake combo, upgraded handle bar grip, and a comfortable seat. Rides pretty smooth, and I enjoy it. Other than the seat, thinking of cons took a bit of time because they dont affect you much. Its something you can definitely live with, without having to get upgrades. Pros: Good for beginners Easy assembly Smooth rear shifts Braking works good Cons: Bike seat Heavy/Bulky Front shifts clunky Most of the gears feel the same Limited upgrades