Teman men's road bike

[Pedal pusher]

Does anybody know anything about these bikes. Have seen them on e bay going for under £200. This would be my first road bike and wondered if it would be suitable. Many thanks

 

[Vigilies]

Hmm, seems to be a lot of low cost components which may wear out quickly. Down tube shifters take some getting used to depending on what you've been riding up to now. The ride may be harsh as it has an alloy frame and some large cross section tubes.
All in all I would try to get a second hand "name brand" which would probably end up being a more satisfying ride.

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Halfords have a couple of Muchos cheapie bikes in the sale (a boardman for about £450 and a voodoo Limba for £400. I am tempted muchly by the latter!)

 

[vickster]

Decathlon do a road bike for £300 too

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

A little off-topic, but I've only seen Teman bikes locked up but with wheels missing; one is alongside CS3 with no front wheel and the rear wheel minus spokes and hub - there's just a rim attached to the D-lock - and I saw another one yesterday with no rear wheel. (I think that was in Clapham) I've never seen one being ridden or with 2 wheels though.

I don't know whether that means Teman owners when they get back to their bike and find it's been vandalised, decide it's just not worth any more bother.... Obviously, 2 bikes is not a large enough sample to be able to answer this question. Curious, though, that the only ones I've seen had been abandoned.

 

[Chris-H]

These seem a similar spec to my cheapie road bike,Viking Giro D'italia,its ok as a starter bike but the components are cheap,since owning mine ( 3months) i've upgraded the brake calipers as they were very poor quality,the tyres and then replaced the stem and bars,but thats more to do with riding position preferences,so if you do decide to get one be prepared to upgrade some of the bits,will be interesting to see how it fares as i quite like the look of the white and black hyybrid they do.Now my cheapie has been upgraded it rides well and is fairly fast and light.

 

[MossCommuter]

A little off-topic, but I've only seen Teman bikes locked up but with wheels missing

I had a Teman single speed and rode it less than 2 miles before it was stolen... Despite their low spec' I think they look attractive to thieves.

 

[cyberknight]

Hmm, seems to be a lot of low cost components which may wear out quickly. Down tube shifters take some getting used to depending on what you've been riding up to now. The ride may be harsh as it has an alloy frame and some large cross section tubes.
All in all I would try to get a second hand "name brand" which would probably end up being a more satisfying ride.

Further reading says its lightweight at 11kg for the frame, my carrera virtuoso weighs less than that for the whole bike , its on offer atm as well for £250, with sti shifters ( you can change gear while keeping your hands on the handlebars )and better components all round .I did 70 + miles on mine yesterday and it was fine ,it even has points so you can add a rack + mudgaurds if you want to use it for commuting or carrying more stuff on leisure rides.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_272635_langId_-1_categoryId_165710

 

[biggs682]

horses for courses , but tend to agree with the going for a 2nd hand branded bike for that budget should be able to pick loads of choice from retro to more modern rides

 

[Cubist]

Halfords Carrera Virtuoso, as Cyberknight points out, will be better in every way. Have a look here.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...2938227981|mt:Exact|nw:search|crid:9879930124

 

[Pedal pusher]

Thank's everybody for the advice/links. The Carrera Virtuoso seems to be sold out and no stores have any left. Had a chat with a work colleague who agreed with you guys don't bother with a Teman it will only put me off cycling.

 

[Illaveago]

Oh!
I've just walked home with one! My friend said if I didn't take it he was going to take it to the tip. It didn't have any pedals and the tyres were flat so I couldn't ride it. Ally frame with steel front fork. It has a strange mixture of components. A strange make of caliper brakes , look a bit like Tektros. Shimano R500 wheels, Continental Rear tyre, not sure what the front was. 9 speed rear sprockets, Shimano Tiagra rear mech, Dura Ace 9 speed front brifters.
So if the bike is rubbish there are a few parts that I can salvage.

 

[Illaveago]

Did a bit of work on it today. It is heavy! Should be fast going downhill.
I had to remove the rear wheel as the bearings have had it, a lot of play. The front seems okay. The rear tyre is a Continental Grand Prix and the front is a Vitorio Rubino. I'm surprised that it has DuracAce 9 speed front shifters. The brakes are a strange make, WinZip?
I don't know if it came with the parts or if someone has tried upgrading it.

 

[Illaveago]

Fitted a Willier rear wheel this afternoon and an old Shimano Altus rear mech. I've refitted the brake calipers after a bit of a clean but they are still sticking a bit. Washed the chain in petrol. If it is dry tomorrow I will give it a test ride. The bike belonged to my friend's neighbour and was going to throw it out.
The frame is in pretty good condition with only a bit of paint missing where the cables have rubbed against the head tube. The brake blocks were worn right down and the rear axe bearings are shot, yet the Dura Ace brake levers only have a few scratches so it looks like they may have been replaced along with the rear sprockets which looks hardly worn.