What is the worst bike you have ever bought? And be honest!!!

[Danny Tuff]

Carrera Tdf from Halfords about 2 years ago. £300ish
Weight of it was absolutely incredible. I'm sure it was constructed using materials found on the Titanic.

 

[Roadrider48]

Anyone remember the Chopper sprint?

 

[Easytigers]

Raleigh Pioneer hybrid bike from Halfords...as in the shop more than I got to ride it. I don't think I had a month...no...not even a fortnight clear without having to take it back in!

 

[e-rider]

I have never bought a crap bike, however, I have owned quite a few. Back in the 1990s when I was very poor, it was still common to leave old bikes out for the binmen - I used to get these and build useable bikes from them - some were very bad indeed but all working and reasonably safe! I once discovered that some peanut had cut part-way through both cranks before leaving the bike out for the binmen. I discovered this when one crank arm snapped almost killing me - the other crank had been cut too - evil bastards!

 

[e-rider]

Daewoo Shuttle has to come close, but the Lindo City was horrid.
It cost about £80 IIRC, and I hate riding it.
I will fettle it into better shape one day, but at the moment I can't even bear to look at it...
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OMG - I hope you're not a real doctor then!

 

[e-rider]

Specialized sirrus sport. Too big causing chronic tennis elbow and the gears ground. It got stolen and then more foolishly was replaced with another sirrus which I sold after 6 months! I won't ever have another

I used to think Specialized made good bikes, but I now know better. MAMILS love their top end models though - another good reason not to buy one!

 

[TheDoctor]

OMG - I hope you're not a real doctor then!

Heh-heh. No, just a worrying fondness for TV scifi. I'm actually
an electronic engineer.

 

[TheDoctor]

I I once discovered that some peanut had cut part-way through both cranks before leaving the bike out for the binmen. I discovered this when one crank arm snapped almost killing me - the other crank had been cut too - evil b******s!

FFS. Why? That's just idiotic.

 

[e-rider]

FFS. Why? That's just idiotic.

it's the same mindset as those that smash things up before taking to the dump to prevent anyone else using them! If it's going to the dump, they clearly don't want it so why not let someone else have a go if they want.

 

[SS Retro]

Anyone remember the Chopper sprint?

Saw a mint one at the British Tour Series Colne GP last summer, they had a chopper race before the main race.
The 'sprint' was met green horrible and strangely attractive all at the same time

 

[Soup890]

I have never bought a crap bike, however, I have owned quite a few. Back in the 1990s when I was very poor, it was still common to leave old bikes out for the binmen - I used to get these and build useable bikes from them - some were very bad indeed but all working and reasonably safe! I once discovered that some peanut had cut part-way through both cranks before leaving the bike out for the binmen. I discovered this when one crank arm snapped almost killing me - the other crank had been cut too - evil b******s!

Hey bro, you got my respect I hope your no longer poor and able to enjoy life

 

[Soup890]

I used to think Specialized made good bikes, but I now know better. MAMILS love their top end models though - another good reason not to buy one!

No way I got one. I think it's great

 

[vickster]

Didn't it fall apart and you took it back?!

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/returning-a-bike.148878/

 

[berty bassett]

rapidly going off my winter bike - a beat up giant ocr 4 so far this year 4 punctures , snapped chain , snapped rear hanger and just went to go out and think bb has decided to make evil noises - either that or back wheel bearings - either way another ride pickled

 

[Soup890]

Didn't it fall apart and you took it back?!

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/returning-a-bike.148878/

Yes I'm fickle. It's like a relationship when it going good it's great. But when it's bad you want to leave lol