Anyone seen those Decathlon single-speed MTB's for £80.00?

[Panter]

Just wondering if they're any good?

 

[Happiness Stan]

For 80 quid I am sure they will be first rate!

 

[Panter]

Thanks for that, I only had time for a quick glance when I was in.
I'm thinking of trying one as a Winter commuter and running studded tyres for when the roads are really muddy, icy or when it snows.
Funny thing is that new tyres will cost nearly as much as the bike!

For £80.00 it's got to be worth a punt.
Shame it's such a bright colour though, it's going to make it harder to sneak one in past the Wife...

 

[4416]

I just bought one and its probably the best value bike on the market.....its ace....
It makes me just wanna keep riding and riding which can only be a good thing!

Decathlon are currently selling them at 70quid and this even includes front and rear lights.

 

[MacB]

if they did one that took 700c wheels I'd get one, the mind boggles at a complete bike for £70 that's rideable

 

[colinr]

Any updates on these, anyone with one had it fall apart yet or still recommend it? I'm thinking of getting one as a hack as they now deliver.

 

[Yellow Fang]

Interesting!

 

[colinr]

That's what I also meant to link to. It's missing need to know info, like weight and gearing ("a speed of 14 to 27 km/h can be maintained" isn't very objective!)

Update: The L is 13.2kg (from http://www.btwincycle.com/EN/vitamin-100634901/)

 

[mr Mag00]

gosh

 

[Howard]

A bit OT but still on Decathlon cheapness:

Anyone have any thoughts and opinions on the Btwin Fitness 3? Thought it was a lot of bike for £500:

http://www.btwincycle.com/EN/fitness-3-54-57-69013714/

Tiagra / Sora / Unbranded Shimano groupset (I'm told by Decathlon staff)
Alu frame with carbon fork and stays

Very light, 5 year frame / 2 year component warranty.

Was thinking of recommending one for the missus (if she likes it after a test ride).

 

[4416]

Any updates on these, anyone with one had it fall apart yet or still recommend it? I'm thinking of getting one as a hack as they now deliver.

Mines going well.....ive swapped the brakes for some better ones though as the originals kept squealling!

Other than that its a fantastic bike!

 

[BADGER.BRAD]

Poss a cheap fixie

What’s the gear ratio as standard? How many front and rear teeth? My locality means everything is either up or down with very little flats in between. I'm thinking about buying one and may even use it as fixed with a suicide hub? I was previously thinking of either getting an old bike and moding it (Cost on top of purchase price) or buying a purpose built fixie ( cost cost !!) This bike would be ideal!

 

[colinr]

Drivetrain
a single speed for simple biking. A speed of 14 to 27 km/h can be maintained, and small hills in the town or country can be managed.

I can't see why you'd want to know exact numbers, all the information is there

 

[BADGER.BRAD]

I would need to alter the gearing but as a fixed this may involve buying a new crank in order to get this right, not sure how small I could go on the rear and the front looks a little small, although without numbers I cannot work this out ! Generally I would use rather higher gearing fixed than I would with a freewheel in order to slow the downhill spin to something reasonable. looking for 44/18 or same as.

 

[Coco]

36x18 according to this