I picked this bad boy up NEW from the Bike Nashbar the other day.
(http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_202000_-1_201511_10000_201512)
Here are the stats:
Photos:
I got the bike and it was probably 85% complete in the box. I just needed to put on the handlebars, seat/post, front brake, and front wheel.
I was pleasantly surprised that the bike actually came with a freewheel too instead of just the fixed gear. I specifically asked their support people if it did or not and they said it did not. I wanted to ride the bike single speed rather than fixed because I'm not hip to the jive. So SCORE.
I was also pumped to see this bike is logo free (minus the wheels). I like lo-profile things, so thins bike is totally a nice fit for me.
So now to the dirty details on this surprisingly cheap new ride. The bad:
Besides those things this bike seems pretty damn solid. Since I got hit by a car the day before the bike got to me, I haven't been able to ride it yet to really give it a complete review, but I will totally as soon as my knee is good enough to ride.
This is going to be my new commuter bike for work. Its about 1.3 miles each way and I usually ride home for lunch. SO total I usually do about 26 miles a week. MY main goal is to have a SUPER low maintenance commuter bike that was cheap and would not ruin my year if it got stolen (since this area is super crazy with bike theft).
Mission accomplished.
Thoughts? Suggestions for upgrades? Lets hear it.
(http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_202000_-1_201511_10000_201512)
Here are the stats:
- Frame: 6061 aluminum
- Handlebars: Black alloy
- Rims: 700c Alloy aero 32hole double wall machined
- Spokes: 14 gauge stainless
- Brakes: Promax front/rear
- Chainring: 48T
- Fork: Chromo
- Stem: Black alloy 110 mm
- Hubs: Sealed bearing alloy, Flip/Flop rear hub
- Cog: Fixed gear 16T / 16T freewheel
- Crankset: Alloy 170mm
Photos:
I got the bike and it was probably 85% complete in the box. I just needed to put on the handlebars, seat/post, front brake, and front wheel.
I was pleasantly surprised that the bike actually came with a freewheel too instead of just the fixed gear. I specifically asked their support people if it did or not and they said it did not. I wanted to ride the bike single speed rather than fixed because I'm not hip to the jive. So SCORE.
I was also pumped to see this bike is logo free (minus the wheels). I like lo-profile things, so thins bike is totally a nice fit for me.
So now to the dirty details on this surprisingly cheap new ride. The bad:
- The brakes - They are a little cheap. Cheap pads, some plastic parts, a little difficult to adjust.
- The seat - The seat is cheaply made.
- The brake levers - They are plastic and a little flimsy and seem like they will need to be replaced just for my peace at mind.
Besides those things this bike seems pretty damn solid. Since I got hit by a car the day before the bike got to me, I haven't been able to ride it yet to really give it a complete review, but I will totally as soon as my knee is good enough to ride.
This is going to be my new commuter bike for work. Its about 1.3 miles each way and I usually ride home for lunch. SO total I usually do about 26 miles a week. MY main goal is to have a SUPER low maintenance commuter bike that was cheap and would not ruin my year if it got stolen (since this area is super crazy with bike theft).
Mission accomplished.
Thoughts? Suggestions for upgrades? Lets hear it.
