What do you think of this bicycle?

Ravioli · 04-19-2009, 05:32 PM

Here are the specs:

Frame: Powder coated, hi-tensile steel, available in 57, 61, & 65 cm sizes

Hub: Shimano Nexus eight-speed, sealed, internally geared hub

Headlight: Shimano Nexus hub mounted dynamo powering headlamp and tail lamp
(no batteries needed - ever)

Saddle: Brooks model B67, sprung leather

Brakes: Front and rear roller

Accessories: Center stand, fenders, mud flap, cargo rack and pump, rear wheel skirts/spats - spoke guards (keeps your skirt or suit clean), fabric and chrome chaincase cover, integrated rear wheel locking system

Price is $1600.

I'm planning to quit my gym membership and buy this bike instead. Apparently, you can wear street clothes while riding this bike, which is the main reason I'm attracted this bike and I like the laid back classic styling. You sit upright when you pedal.

geoff2010 · 04-19-2009, 05:33 PM

picture?

Ravioli · 04-19-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by geoff2010

picture?

I have a pic. It's up there. Don't you see it?

MisterSkiMask · 04-19-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravioli

I have a pic. It's up there. Don't you see it?

no

montreal red · 04-19-2009, 06:36 PM

its a good leisure bike but its not going to make you lose weight... if you want something to replace the gym, why not a dedicated road bike or mountain bike? it'll be more in line with what youre after.

Ravioli · 04-19-2009, 07:27 PM

Ok, I reposted the pic. It should show up for everytime. Yeah, I know that it's not going to make me lose a lot of weight because I don't need to lose weight. I just need something that will provide good cardio benefits without trying too hard looking like some athlete in training. I hate wearing cycling clothes when cycling too.

endofanera7 · 04-19-2009, 07:29 PM

I cant believe you've done this.

JeepJeep · 04-19-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by endofanera7

I cant believe you've done this.

I can't believe you've done this.

solefald · 04-19-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravioli

Ok, I reposted the pic. It should show up for everytime. Yeah, I know that it's not going to make me lose a lot of weight because I don't need to lose weight. I just need something that will provide good cardio benefits without trying too hard looking like some athlete in training. I hate wearing cycling clothes when cycling too.

you won't get much cardio on this thing. its too heavy for anything, but cruising the boardwalk, while gawking at some hotties.

you can get a VERY decent bike for $600 and it will be much lighter too

Ravioli · 04-19-2009, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the responses. I think I'll buy a cheaper bike.

MisterSkiMask · 04-20-2009, 10:43 AM

I just read about that bike in a mag. its the Coach Bag of bikes, its not even market and sold through bike shops, it is being released through fashion type shops. It got a solid review well built etc, but yeah, you can get way better bang for your buck.

achenator · 04-20-2009, 11:01 AM

my ride, perfect for fitness about $500 cheaper than that POS
you sit upright and it is light and rides good on pavement-front and rear suspension

darkcloud · 04-20-2009, 11:32 AM

WOW, you'll be attracting a lot of male attention and not the kind a lot of guys want. Unless you want that? Then go for it.

just4kickz · 04-20-2009, 02:01 PM

nice saddle!

04-19-2009, 05:32 PM	#1
Ravioli Banned 70 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Restaurant at the End of the Universe iTrader: (0)	What do you think of this bicycle? Here are the specs: Frame: Powder coated, hi-tensile steel, available in 57, 61, & 65 cm sizes Hub: Shimano Nexus eight-speed, sealed, internally geared hub Headlight: Shimano Nexus hub mounted dynamo powering headlamp and tail lamp (no batteries needed - ever) Saddle: Brooks model B67, sprung leather Brakes: Front and rear roller Accessories: Center stand, fenders, mud flap, cargo rack and pump, rear wheel skirts/spats - spoke guards (keeps your skirt or suit clean), fabric and chrome chaincase cover, integrated rear wheel locking system Price is $1600. I'm planning to quit my gym membership and buy this bike instead. Apparently, you can wear street clothes while riding this bike, which is the main reason I'm attracted this bike and I like the laid back classic styling. You sit upright when you pedal. Last edited by Ravioli; 04-19-2009 at 07:24 PM..
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geoff2010 Mmmmmkay 70 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2017 S6 + 2017 340 M sport Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (0)	picture?
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montreal red chris 291 Rep 12,142 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	its a good leisure bike but its not going to make you lose weight... if you want something to replace the gym, why not a dedicated road bike or mountain bike? it'll be more in line with what youre after. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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Ravioli Banned 70 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Restaurant at the End of the Universe iTrader: (0)	Ok, I reposted the pic. It should show up for everytime. Yeah, I know that it's not going to make me lose a lot of weight because I don't need to lose weight. I just need something that will provide good cardio benefits without trying too hard looking like some athlete in training. I hate wearing cycling clothes when cycling too.
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endofanera7 Major General 533 Rep 5,389 Posts Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.50]	I cant believe you've done this.
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Ravioli Banned 70 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Restaurant at the End of the Universe iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses. I think I'll buy a cheaper bike.
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MisterSkiMask Banned 149 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	I just read about that bike in a mag. its the Coach Bag of bikes, its not even market and sold through bike shops, it is being released through fashion type shops. It got a solid review well built etc, but yeah, you can get way better bang for your buck.
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achenator Lieutenant 27 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2, 2017 R8+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	my ride, perfect for fitness about $500 cheaper than that POS you sit upright and it is light and rides good on pavement-front and rear suspension
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