Eastway now made by Wiggle?!

[mstrmind5]

Is this true and what would your opinion on their bikes be.

Looking at a CX bike, maybe get an ex-demo balun c1, but it uses FSA crank and bottom bracket.

 

[Pale Rider]

Eastway is made by who it always was - probably a Taiwanese or Chinese.

The brand - which is all it ever was - is now owned by Wiggle.

That's no criticism, many 'manufacturers' are, in effect, brands.

I'm no expert on cranks and bottom brackets, but Full Speed Ahead is a recognised brand, so I doubt there's much wrong with their products.

Bottom brackets are fairly cheap, so if the FSA one conks out, it could be replaced.

 

[biggs682]

Is this true and what would your opinion on their bikes be.

Looking at a CX bike, maybe get an ex-demo balun c1, but it uses FSA crank and bottom bracket.

yes its true as of 2015 i think , one sold at local auction house last week and looked quite nice

no experience other than that

 

[DCLane]

I'm running a 2014 Eastway R4.0 as a winter bike. It was fine all last winter and I'd recommend them as a budget brand.

 

[rovers1875]

I have an Eastway ST1, Never had any problems whatsoever and it certainly my most comfortable bike, and probably the most used.

 

[bonsaibilly]

Came v close to getting a Balun C2 recently... is there actually a problem if Wiggle are the providers?! BB

 

[mstrmind5]

No problem, just trying to get feedback.

 

[EasyPeez]

Not bad looking, and full 105 set and hydro brakes for under £1,000 seems reasonable value, if the aluminium frames are any good.

 

[mstrmind5]

What would you say about an ex-demo going for around £700

 

[outlash]

If it fits, go for it.

 

[EasyPeez]

Personally I'm not sure I would ever buy a bike without taking it on a decent length test-ride first. But on paper that looks a bargain.