This bike Vs. Takara Kabuto: I had already ordered this bike but I soon after found another good looking prospect in this bike, I was wondering should I stick with this bike, and after and upgrade of the parts would this bike be as good or better than...
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I would suggest staying with this bike. I've got it and it has decent parts for the price. You're going to want to upgrade saddle and tires on any bike in this price range. The frame on this bike is quite good, nice clean welds, good dropouts.
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Wish I could help with your question. For me, it's a great bike, but the tires that came with it were too narrow for the best ride, even on roads. Changed tires and it's a great ride.
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This is a well built bike.... it is lightweight but strong.... it is one of the best bikes in its class..You can ride this bike with confidence...
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Really interesting hyperlink article posted by Bruce, from competitvecyclist. Personally I can't get my head around a smaller contact patch on a larger tire, but I'm no one to argue with these guys. I used to ride sportbikes. everything equal (same tire model), we assumed we were getting a larger contact patch, with the larger model. That's why we went for larger tires (same aspect ratio of course). but interesting article!!
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Please? Anybody? If anyone is 5 feet tall or around there and has used this machine or others (418, 431, 438) in this line, please drop a line here and tell me what you think of it? I am particularly interested in what kind of reach it takes to grip the handlebars while striding. Does it bend you forward to reach them or can you do so in relative comfort without straining your back? ANY input is greatly appreciated!!
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I own this bike and i'm obsessed with it. That being said, I commute around the Greater NYC Area CONSTANTLY. I went over the Brooklyn bridge (pretty inclined) the other day and found it to be very difficult (being a one speed bike). If you know you will be dealing with hills frequently I'd say to go with the speeds... but otherwise this bike is extremely portable, eye catching (compliments at least once a day), and convenient. Good luck on your decision.
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I think the answers by others are good, but I say no. Go to a good sporting goods like Dick's or [my favorite] Academy Sports and try out theirs. I like my bike but if I was starting all over I think I might go for an eliptical machine.
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I fully agree with this statement. I purchased this bike for the frame, fork, seat post, stem. I have had to upgrade the crankset, handlebars, seats, tires, tubes, peddles. They are not of quality. I now have to upgrade the bottom bracket as the bearings just shattered.
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It is pretty much put together except for the replacement starter part you sent us which by the way, thank you and appreciate it. It has been cold and freezing out so we are to wait until its nice out. Thank you for good service and I am sure that when it's time for upgrade. I will order the bigger bike from your store. My son had his mind on which bike to get for next one. Thank you again!
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Hey Will, just wondering if you bought this bike and successfully put 32's on the bike? I just saw my friends tires and 23's are way too skinny! Not to mention I'd bet you'd feel EVERY piece of dirt. I'd like to know before I commit.
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Do not buy this bike, it is heavy and not even a good entry level bike....I've done Ironman before and ride alot. My wife bought one and after the first club ride we ended up having to go get her another bike it was so heavy and slow. Be better off getting a entry level from your local bike shop. If you are trying to go the cheapest way, you can go to Academy and get a Schwinn road bike that is around $250 and will work, but not best.
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I'm not sure... I just got rid of my Trikke (couldn't sell it - actually gave it away). You really should test one first, if possible, to see if you like it. They're REALLY hard to ride. I didn't enjoy it. But, that's me. Good luck.
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Not sure if it can be released, but have not had issues with it. Side note, I bought the AC Performance Plus, a little more expensive but overall a much better bike. Suggest you spend the extra money since you are spending as much on this bike already. It is noticeably a higher quality bike I have found.
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Check your bikes there seems to be two different bikes, that or similar, on Amazon.com. the one I purchased has handlebars that are closer. And did not cost as much as the other one.
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Im about 5'11 - 6 foot and have a 31- 32 inseam and I ride the 58cm frame. This bike is almost perfect for me but I would get a 57 if I could because the 58 seems a bit tall at times but after I got used to it, its perfect for me. I say if your legs are somewhat long/average, I would go up but I've also road a 54.5 that didn't seem too small (it was an expensive Fuji and Ive read that they are sized large) but then again, the seat was really high. If you go down, with the 54, you'll save weight but it might feel a tad too small and your seat might be a little higher than you like...It depends what you want. Personally, I would go up. How much do you weigh? Im about 5'11 - 6 foot and have a 31- 32 inseam and I ride the 58cm frame. This bike is almost perfect for me but I would get a 57 if I could because the 58 seems a bit tall at times but after I got used to it, its perfect for me. I say if your legs are somewhat long/average, I would go up but I've also road a 54.5 that didn't seem too small (it was an expensive Fuji and Ive read that they are sized large) but then again, the seat was really high. If you go down, with the 54, you'll save weight but it might feel a tad too small and your seat might be a little higher than you... » Read More Im about 5'11 - 6 foot and have a 31- 32 inseam and I ride the 58cm frame. This bike is almost perfect for me but I would get a 57 if I could because the 58 seems a bit tall at times but after I got used to it, its perfect for me. I say if your legs are somewhat long/average, I would go up but I've also road a 54.5 that didn't seem too small (it was an expensive Fuji and Ive read that they are sized large) but then again, the seat was really high. If you go down, with the 54, you'll save weight but it might feel a tad too small and your seat might be a little higher than you like...It depends what you want. Personally, I would go up. How much do you weigh? « Show Less
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I would go to a LBS and get fitted before buying any bike. Take that from someone with experience making mistakes when I bought this bike.
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You may not like the answer. But I had problem with rear wheel bearing. After one weekend bearing literally disintegrated. I could not find part on web site and tech support was unhelpful, needed picture of it???? Probably last Chinese bike I buy