Is this bike any good?

Question

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14918

is this bike any good? i will be using this mainly for normal bike riding but occasionly rocky hills etc.

thanks.

Answer 1

Not really. But it's good enough for the price.

Answer 2

For normal bike riding and some trails, fine.  The components are at the lower end of the Shimano and Suntour range.  Most of the components are homegrown, the peddles are cheap etc.  However, the money has gone into a reasonable quality aluminium for the frame.  This is good in that it allows you to update later.

For £175 its not bad.  However, the forks will not take big hits, so I wouln't try any black or red runs.  However, the Shimano components should offer reasonable shifting, so for a general much about bike it is not too bad.

If your above description of use is accurate, then this is a viable machine for you.  Just don't try to do anything too hard, like Coed Y Brenin or dirt jumping, etc.

Luck

Answer 3

Its fine for what you are intending to use it for.  If you are going to do off-road riding more frequently it would be better to spend more and get a bike with better shocks and components, or get a second hand bike off ebay with better specs.

Answer 4

its a good bike for normal bike riding

Answer 5

Good value

Answer 6

Yes but this ones better

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