Should I buy this bike?

[Mk-Verstappen]

I want to use it for bikepacking and riding on rough roads.
It costs 340 USD $.

 

[Mk-Verstappen]

what about these:

450 and 375 USD.

 

[DCLane]

You've got three different types of bikes there;

- A Bulls mountain bike
- A Triban 110 road bike
- An Orbea hybrid

To answer your question, anyone advising needs to know what you're planning on using the bike for. Also, whether it fits is key.

 

[Mk-Verstappen]

You've got three different types of bikes there;

- A Bulls mountain bike
- A Triban 110 road bike
- An Orbea hybrid

To answer your question, anyone advising needs to know what you're planning on using the bike for. Also, whether it fits is key.

I want to use it for bikepacking and riding on rough roads.
maybe 30 km distance rides.

I am not sure about the fit, i will check, but let's assume it is good.

 

[Sharky]

If bike packing is a requirement, then you should look for bikes with the right brazed on brackets. At least consider how you you will attach baggage.

However, if you are only doing 30km rides, the probably any bike would do.

 

[Cycleops]

Chalk and cheese. Isn't the Bulls some sort of football baseball etc team? So maybe made for sports fans who would like a bike to honour their favourite team, so a promo item really. It'll likely be heavy and sluggish to ride. You don't need the suspension fork. The other two would be very much better with maybe the hybrid being the most versatile.

 

[Mk-Verstappen]

Chalk and cheese. Isn't the Bulls some sort of football baseball etc team? So maybe made for sports fans who would like a bike to honour their favourite team, so a promo item really. It'll likely be heavy and sluggish to ride. You don't need the suspension fork. The other two would be very much better with maybe the hybrid being the most versatile.

Really? I thought Bulls was a good brand. Thanks for letting me know.
what about these:
Trek, Cube, Scott, DiamondBack Response XE. are they any good?

BTW I saw your post in the other thread;

Haven't heard back from Mr @Mk-Verstappen . Wonder if it's because he's competing in a GP somewhere?

haha no. I was busy and couldn't make time to buy. plus the seller didn't meet me. I am in a village now and want to buy it for riding here in mountains. (not exactly on mountain but on bad roads)

 

[Cycleops]

Bulls might be a good brand for all I know. I just think a suspension fork is something you really don't need.
There's something else you should know , most of these big name brands all come out of maybe three factories so you really can't say Specialized is better than Trek or Scott is better than whatever. Most are made in the Giant factory who make for many others

 

[Mk-Verstappen]

Bulls might be a good brand for all I know. I just think a suspension fork is something you really don't need.
There's something else you should know , most of these big name brands all come out of maybe three factories so you really can't say Specialized is better than Trek or Scott is better than whatever. Most are made in the Giant factory who make for many others

thanks for the advice. just to ask again, with more concrete info:
This is the kind of roads I will ride. Do I need suspension fork?

 

[EckyH]

This is the kind of roads I will ride. Do I need suspension fork?

Basically: no.
But a good suspension fork (!) which is well maintained (!) and set up (!) would bring you an advantage in control and comfort of your ride.
On the other hand: a suspension for adds weight, complexity and cost to a bicycle.

All of the bikes you posted seem to be in the entry level range. There I'd prefer wider tires to a suspension fork.
Because you posted very different bikes: one of them is with a road handle bar, all other are with a flat bar. That changes your position on the bike. You should be aware of that difference.

According to the Bulls brand: it's one brand of a German bike shop chain. The other brand of that chain is "Lakes". My perception is: Usually people here in Germany who look for a good brand for more sporty riding tend to avoid those brands.

E.

 

[AndyRM]

Go with the Triban from that first lot. You don't need suspension for those kinds of roads.

I'd avoid that Bulls..t bicycle like the plague. It looks all kinds of wrong. If it was going to be a promo item for the Chicago Bulls they've got the colours wrong for a start.

Of the second options I'd go with the Scott - it has mounts for a rear rack which you'll want if you're carrying kit around with you.

 

[bikingdad90]

Bullls - looks like it has a freewheel on the rear so quite basic, bottom end stuff

Triban - ok bike but the gear hanger cannot be replaced as it is part of the bike and not a separate bit.

Orbea- decent brand but as it’s 1x you will need to check the cassette ratio to see if will suit flat/hill climbing

Trek/cube/scott - looks ok, basic suspension forks but looks to have hydraulic as opposed to cable disc brakes so frames should be a good keeper to upgrade over time.

Diamondback - in the UK they are cheap, heavy things!

Personally, I have a Diverge E5. It’s a good frame that can be upgraded, has internal
Cable routing, including for a dropper post/DI2 and can take gravel tyres while having mudguard mounts and pannier rack mounts, front and back.

 

[T4tomo]

Buy them all, you can't have too many bikes.
You haven't given us a picture of a folding bike or a trike yet

 

[mikeIow]

Any of those would work for that terrain.
Took this beauty on a 19 day LEJoG a few years ago: fine on pretty rough tracks, no suspension, single front ring:

 

[Mk-Verstappen]

It sounds like I should avoid BULL bicycle. what I am thinking though is that maybe mountainbike comes with better tires, harder to puncture, than others.

I am talking about this things that protrude: