How good are Coyote road bikes

[Stu9]

The frame's called ultra Easton tubing, means nothing to me, but people here will know.....it's certainly not heavy, or I didn't think so.....for the money he wants (350) the only other things were a carrerra virtuso and a few mtb's but it's a rd one I'm after

 

[vickster]

Ask him how much the bike weighs. Triban 3 is around 10kg for reference

 

[HLaB]

It might be OK but if everyone is warning you against as there plenty of others good VfM bikes out there I would shop around myself; the aforementioned Tribans and TDF in particular but at the end of the day its your choice

 

[Stu9]

Could do.....btw this is it..

 

[vickster]

Looks ok. If you're happy, go for it. You'll be riding it not us

 

[Stu9]

I do like it but after all the comments, I'm not sure.....I should stay away from forums

 

[vickster]

Everyone will have an opinion but the spec seems ok for your budget. Just confirm the weoght

 

[Stu9]

The weight of the bike or just the frame

 

[4F]

The weight of the bike or just the frame

The weight of the bike complete

 

[goody]

If all the bearings run smooth and the rims aren't worn then That seems like a good buy the frame looks like it's had a bit more design put into it than my carrera, shaped seat tube down tube etc. Carbon fork, decent wheels top spec tyres, decent saddle. Shame it's not 9 speed. If it fits and it all works well go for it.

There's a bit on Easton Ultralite here
http://www.strongframes.com/more_stuff/materials_tech/specs/

 

[Cycleops]

Are you talking about Coyotes

I think he was pulling your plonker!

 

[Stu9]

If all the bearings run smooth and the rims aren't worn then That seems like a good buy the frame looks like it's had a bit more design put into it than my carrera, shaped seat tube down tube etc. Carbon fork, decent wheels top spec tyres, decent saddle. Shame it's not 9 speed. If it fits and it all works well go for it.

There's a bit on Easton Ultralite here
http://www.strongframes.com/more_stuff/materials_tech/specs/

Everything should be smooth its all new stuff.....looking at your link would tell me it's good, but then I'm no engineer

 

[HovR]

A friend bought a Coyote on an online site (something like eBay or Amazon). It was £200. Since then I've lost track of the number of times that I've repaired it. After replacing the wheels, bottom bracket, seat post, tires and heavily servicing the gears it's now a usable but slightly heavy bike. He would have done better buying a Triban, which has the benefit of STI shifters!

Seeing that this bike has a threaded headset I'm of the opinion that it could be an older frame, either completely unrelated to the BSO brand, or a frame from a time where Coyote made higher quality products (much like Viking).

The components all seem to be of a decent spec, so I'd suggest it's fine - Although if you can inspect the bike before bidding/buying that would be ideal.

 

[goody]

Are the wheels new? One of those frames sold on ebay a 58cm with a weight of 1350 grams, same as a ribble ultralight frame which sells for £215 (just the frame). If everything is new or as new on it seems like a bargain. Buy it and if you don't like it I'll swap you for my Carrera Vanquish.

 

[Stu9]

Yes everything's new apart from the frame