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[Rockn Robin]

I'm wondering how they can sell bikes so inexpensive. Has anyone had dealings with them? Perhaps they don't deliver overseas. Not sure. But for an inexpensive ride about bike, especially on my limited budget, this seems like a good one for $349.95

Any thoughts?

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/wellington3-xv.htm#gsize

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbmG-2TTGP0&t=18s

 

[Cycleops]

As long as you don't mind the low end Shimano components it looks like reasonable value.

 

[Sixmile]

My instant thought is that with a limited budget, I'd rather buy a better bike second hand than a poor quality bike new.

 

[Rockn Robin]

As long as you don't mind the low end Shimano components it looks like reasonable value.

That’s what I thought. Not too concerned about that. As long as I can enjoy riding a few miles at a time. I don’t go far anyway for now as it will take awhile to get my back better.

 

[Salar]

I quite like the look of these. Don't know anything about the frame though but at £250.00?

http://www.chelseabikes.co.uk/chelsea/chelsea-club/chelsea-club/prod_1226.html?catId=211

 

[DCLane]

I quite like the look of these. Don't know anything about the frame though but at £250.00?

http://www.chelseabikes.co.uk/chelsea/chelsea-club/chelsea-club/prod_1226.html?catId=211

They're the same spec as any pre-90's bike. Personally I'd buy an immaculate 531-framed one for £100-150 which will last longer and keep the change.

 

[Drago]

Plain gauge alloy, low line components. It's probably nicer that walking, but unlikely to bring a great deal of joy.

 

[Rockn Robin]

Plain gauge alloy, low line components. It's probably nicer that walking, but unlikely to bring a great deal of joy.

You could be right there. My budget is very low. Got bills up the ying yang. Nothing in local shops below 1k, and used bikes I’ve seen up till now are horrible. If I can find a decent used one with good components that with a little elbo grease can be brought up to snuff, I’m not overly concerned about the condition of the frame if it’s of quality. I can rectify the frame with a good paint job.

 

[mustang1]

Aren't these the guys who make Kilo TT? I heard that was a good-looking bike if looking for cheap. I thought think they're a north American outfit. Might be better just to go to Halfords or Decathlon if in UK .

 

[vickster]

Aren't these the guys who make Kilo TT? I heard that was a good-looking bike if looking for cheap. I thought think they're a north American outfit. Might be better just to go to Halfords or Decathlon if in UK .

OP is in Arizona

 

[Cycleops]

Can't you get anything on Craigslist?

Check out RJ the bike guy on YouTube, he's found some real gems in thrift shops and yard sales. I think you'll be better off checking out these options than buying new.

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

My instant thought is that with a limited budget, I'd rather buy a better bike second hand than a poor quality bike new.

I'd rather buy a bike secondhand regardless, because used is always much better value, so long as you don't pay inflated prices. There's always stuff available if you keep your eyes open and ask around.

 

[Grant Fondo]

I'm wondering how they can sell bikes so inexpensive. Has anyone had dealings with them? Perhaps they don't deliver overseas. Not sure. But for an inexpensive ride about bike, especially on my limited budget, this seems like a good one for $349.95

Any thoughts?

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/wellington3-xv.htm#gsize

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbmG-2TTGP0&t=18s

Pick up a well looked after 'made in the USA' Cannondale from the 90s.. its the coolest thing i have ever owned.

 

[HLaB]

You have to be careful buying a bike that's too cheap but I have a BTwin Triban 500 which is similar but with carbon fork (circa $450) and its a great bike for the money and the BTwin steel fork model like the Windsor is $25 dollars cheaper ($325). So there are genuine bargains out there but I doubt you get BTwin in the States.

You might be able to get something better 2nd hand but I didn't want to get anything too nickable.

 

[Drago]

The Btwin is hydroformed, double butted, a world away from the Wellington.