I've searched on hotukdeals and cant find it posted at this price.
Thinking about getting back into biking for the summer, so found this after searching around for a bit. Seams good for the price, but I'm not a bike expert. Also this is a road bike, not a mountain bike, so no suspension.
Product description / spec
The ideal introduction to riding with STI gears. With its stunning look you will be the envy of your friends. This bike runs on 28mm tyres and with mountings to allow fitting of carrier and mudguards this makes it suitable for anything from commuting to light touring.
Aluminium frame.
16 gears.
Shimano shifters.
Shimano STI gears.
Front calliper and rear calliper brakes.
Weight fully assembled 12kg.
18 inch frame size.
28 inch wheel size.
28 to 33 inch inside leg measurements.
Alloy rims.
Quick-release front wheel.
Minimal assembly.
Manufacturer's 5 year guarantee; .
EAN: 5023857443641.
Top comments
kramer2088
25 Jun 165#3
The wheels will be a standard 700mm, just a rounded up conversion to inches. Frame size seems small to claim it would fit a 33 inch inside leg, unless it's a very unusual geometry.
Weight is a ridiculous obsession, and should only be an issue if you live in a flat. 12kg isn't heavy .
Perfectly good bike to commute, get about in and get fit on. The extra couple of kgs on the bike will help you lose them off your gut !
All comments (30)
wantsomepls
25 Jun 162#1
Cheap for a branded road bike, but this is very basic and at 12kg heavy for a road bike. Components probably very basic. It's also a very small frame size 18.5 inch equals 47cm which is close to child/adolescent size for road bike frame. 28 inch wheels are also not standard on a road bike (but are on some hybrids) which are usually 700cm. Bit of an oddity really. If you are small enough it might be okay for short flattish commutes or as a runaround probably not much more.
errrr2
25 Jun 16#2
The 21 inch frame version is the same price. Typically for Argos though it says 22 inch in the description. Very basic bike but ok as a starter. You won't get any half decent bike at Argos.
kramer2088
25 Jun 165#3
The wheels will be a standard 700mm, just a rounded up conversion to inches. Frame size seems small to claim it would fit a 33 inch inside leg, unless it's a very unusual geometry.
Weight is a ridiculous obsession, and should only be an issue if you live in a flat. 12kg isn't heavy .
Perfectly good bike to commute, get about in and get fit on. The extra couple of kgs on the bike will help you lose them off your gut !
ohdearohdear
26 Jun 16#4
Actually, all reviewers say it is light and an excellent buy. Don't know a out the first comment.
hcc27 to ohdearohdear
26 Jun 162#5
A 12kg bike will be heavy to someone who rides a 5kg Canyon Ultimate..horses for courses.
I personally think this is a good deal. Heated.
P6CAT
26 Jun 161#6
Hi when carbon ultra light canyon snaps in half send some photos I could do with a laugh !!!
stiltsky to P6CAT
26 Jun 16#10
Don't let all that hate overcome you, make something of yourself!
mercutio98uk
26 Jun 16#7
As a random one to check, do take a look at bikebargains.co.uk, it's perhaps a competing "deals" site so won't go down so well but it gives some very good deals (though generally from the £250 and up kind of range, mostly around the 700-1400 mark).
This is a perfectly fine bike for someone thinking about a bit of fitness and/or commuting.
rdbradshaw
26 Jun 16#8
So here we have an Aston Martin bike with Subaru gears , interesting :smile:
SpamJavelin
26 Jun 16#9
The problem with cheap bikes is that when something breaks it's not worth repairing. It might be fine but be prepared to buy a new one again in 2 years. 2nd hand is obviously the best route but the road bike bargains are to be found in the winter.
kramer2088 to SpamJavelin
28 Jun 161#16
You are well named. I have never seen a good 2nd hand deal as invariably the seller lies about the cost (stating ridiculous rrp and more ) and the usage (I did one sponsored 10 miles etc etc ). This bike has a 5 YEAR GUARANTEE, your Gumtree bike will have 5 minutes. The idea that it won't be fixable is laughable. Standard components , a few punctures a year is all you'd have to worry about.
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I've searched on hotukdeals and cant find it posted at this price.
Thinking about getting back into biking for the summer, so found this after searching around for a bit. Seams good for the price, but I'm not a bike expert. Also this is a road bike, not a mountain bike, so no suspension.
Product description / spec
The ideal introduction to riding with STI gears. With its stunning look you will be the envy of your friends. This bike runs on 28mm tyres and with mountings to allow fitting of carrier and mudguards this makes it suitable for anything from commuting to light touring.
Aluminium frame.
16 gears.
Shimano shifters.
Shimano STI gears.
Front calliper and rear calliper brakes.
Weight fully assembled 12kg.
18 inch frame size.
28 inch wheel size.
28 to 33 inch inside leg measurements.
Alloy rims.
Quick-release front wheel.
Minimal assembly.
Manufacturer's 5 year guarantee; .
EAN: 5023857443641.
Top comments
Weight is a ridiculous obsession, and should only be an issue if you live in a flat. 12kg isn't heavy .
Perfectly good bike to commute, get about in and get fit on. The extra couple of kgs on the bike will help you lose them off your gut !
All comments (30)
Weight is a ridiculous obsession, and should only be an issue if you live in a flat. 12kg isn't heavy .
Perfectly good bike to commute, get about in and get fit on. The extra couple of kgs on the bike will help you lose them off your gut !
I personally think this is a good deal. Heated.
This is a perfectly fine bike for someone thinking about a bit of fitness and/or commuting.