Create bikes 2010 improved for 250 quid???

[jimmy78]

I have been thinking about getting a single speed commuter for the summer since Christmas and stumbled upon create bikes in cycling plus in January.

It looked as though they were pretty good for 250 quid but with some funny welding.
Having looked through forums I gathered people are saying rather get something else so I decided to look elsewhere.

Recently I have been browsing ebay for a singlespeeds and saw that create are due to release some new ones for 2010.

They claim these bikes have improved on everything that cycling plus highlighted in the review.

If this is the case does this mean I should get one? I love the colours.

Please can I have some advice regarding my decision on a 2010 create bike?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

There's a lot on the internet about these and most of it isn't good. I don't like the term BSO but I think this qualifies as a BSO, a bike shaped object. I have a Pearson
http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=K2wDoLHl8xw8WQ8BAvbzxg== had it for two and a half years and its been very good. If I was in the market for a new fixed one of the bikes I would be looking at is this.
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cross/day-one/day-one-cross/overview/
It comes as a single speed but is fitted with a flip flop hub and should be simple to convert to fixed.

 

[jimmy78]

Thanks Dave

I can't see myself spending £499 on a genisis. It looks very nice but out of my price range.

I guess i can just wait and see what reviews create bikes get on their new 2010 range then that will make me more confident with my choice.

 

[MacB]

Thanks Dave

I can't see myself spending £499 on a genisis. It looks very nice but out of my price range.

I guess i can just wait and see what reviews create bikes get on their new 2010 range then that will make me more confident with my choice.

I'd say the Genesis is a good option, it's top of my current wish list. I'd be really wary about buying too cheap, it can cost more in the longer term.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Thanks Dave

I can't see myself spending £499 on a genisis. It looks very nice but out of my price range.

I guess i can just wait and see what reviews create bikes get on their new 2010 range then that will make me more confident with my choice.

At that sort of price converting an old bike might be a better option.

I'd say the Genesis is a good option, it's top of my current wish list. I'd be really wary about buying too cheap, it can cost more in the longer term.

I have had my Pearson for about two and a half years now and it has been very good so I am not in the market for a fixed. But when I'm back in full time work, I got made redundant just after christmas, I am looking for a replacement for my Dawes and do fancy one of these
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/road/aether/aether-20/overview/

 

[chris667]

The owner poses as someone on here whenever there's a thread started about them.

Really, £250 is too cheap to get a bike that does the job properly. At that price, you should definitely buy secondhand.

 

[Rob3rt]

For £330 you can buy a Fuji track. Roughtly £50 will get you a powercoat to your choice of colour. I get this adds up to near £400. But imo its a good option if you cant do a self build/conversion.

Ive got a Fuji, its a very nice bike. Its not snazzy coloured, it doesnt have fancy handlebars or wheels. But it is quite light, quick and I can cycle 25+ miles in comfort on it despite track geometry.

 

[MacB]

The owner poses as someone on here whenever there's a thread started about them.

Really, £250 is too cheap to get a bike that does the job properly. At that price, you should definitely buy secondhand.

Yep, there's a fishy smell now you mention it

 

[MajorMantra]

Mmmm, smells like shill.

Matthew

 

[jimmy78]

For £330 you can buy a Fuji track. Roughtly £50 will get you a powercoat to your choice of colour. I get this adds up to near £400. But imo its a good option if you cant do a self build/conversion.

Ive got a Fuji, its a very nice bike. Its not snazzy coloured, it doesnt have fancy handlebars or wheels. But it is quite light, quick and I can cycle 25+ miles in comfort on it despite track geometry.

Yeah i was looking at that one in Evans cycles today and quite like it!
Have any of you heard much feedback about the cheaper SE bikes?

 

[Rob3rt]

Yeah i was looking at that one in Evans cycles today and quite like it!
Have any of you heard much feedback about the cheaper SE bikes?

Never heard anything about the SE bikes, I choose the Fuji because it has track geometry as well as being cheap. I figured if I got a track legal bike (although need to switch cranks to 165mm for it to be track legal) then could ride the streets and then do some quality training sessions at the velodrome when I get time.


If you go with a Fuji you might want to alter the gearing to make it a bit more spin friendly, its geared pretty low for track use. I get on with it, but some might not.


An alternative is to get a custom build......... for axample if you go somewhere like Manchesters Gbob and the Hippy's hack shop, give them a budget, choose a frame they will rig it out to your budget if possible. A few hack shops are kicking around.


I think Manchester's bicycle boutique probly offer similar hack bike services.

 

[Kiaaran]

Hey all,
I have a 2010 Create which I ride fixed and brakeless, i ride it everyday to commute to work (about 7 miles round trip), and have been doing so for about 2 months now.

I deffinatley do not pamper my bike, but i do like to keep it well maintained.
I had issues with pedal slipage from the lock ring coming lose a few times, but just used the rotafix method thingy to slove this.
However one time the fixie cog on the back had somehow become cross-threaded, from all my breaking etc which meant that on accelerating and stopping the pedals lost all traction, this happened mid-ride, and was something that could really have cause a bad accident.

Having said all that, i ride my bike hard, i skid stop all over the place and eat through tyres, and jump curbs, rough terrain etc. and to be honest, i generally never felt the my create lacked anything.
It would really break my heart if it died, but, it shows no signs of that yet.

In conclusion, i think Create bikes offer super-good-looking bikes, for a very reasonable price tag.
Yes, not all the parts and components are top of the range, but i can't expect them to be when i pay such a good price.
Half the fun is in looking for pimping new handlebars, and stylish new pedals.

I had never had a fixie before, and for me, this type of bike was a perfect first fixie.
An actually i'll probably not need anything more.

On top of that, great product service and support is offered for new bikes. so, i reckon my 2010 create was a great buy.

 

[ianrauk]

^^^ Suprise Suprise

Very perceptive Chris667

 

[TVC]

Thanks for that Kiaaran, can you get me your staff discount on the price?

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Thanks for that Kiaaran, can you get me your staff discount on the price?