Folks, the seller from my previous post (check history) has updated their sales ad to include this rant. I don’t know a ton about bikes (still learning) but is the seller making any good points here?
by altwreckz
Folks, the seller from my previous post (check history) has updated their sales ad to include this rant. I don’t know a ton about bikes (still learning) but is the seller making any good points here?
by altwreckz
4 Comments
I can’t really argue with some of their points yeah the drivetrain is really limited, parts are sometimes custom. All I can say is that trade offs are made to the altar of smallness and lightness. Want a smaller and lighter bike than the tline? better learn how to braze titanium with argon and a tig welder, want non custom parts, Walmart bikes aren’t pricey or proprietary. There’s a counter argument to each point here that isn’t acknowledged. There’s a reason bromptons are in demand and that they cost so much. Supply and demand for a commute capable light folding bike. The features they demand of bikes in this post can be found in much lighter, cheaper and more capable bikes, none of which can fold.
6 speed is born at 2002. So, this old bike is probably an early MK2 3 speed without the chain pusher nut on rear triangle. It won’t be able upgrade to 6 speed and other new external speed system without the chain pusher nut on rear triangle.
Seller is over charging by a significant amount.
Forget about gearing. The frame itself is old. Every hinge has been through a long service life already and will likely need work sooner than a factory fresh bike. One hinge replacement will bring that $1500 price up to the price of a comparable new bike.
Also, seller is talking about sustainability and proprietary parts. A late 90’s model is going to be much, much harder to supply with components.
Dude is a kook.
I have an 2002 model and I wish I had a new one, the details are so much more neat, you find parts easily, you can have the 3rd party clamp spring, the tool box inside the frame, the cute logos everywhere…. With the old models you just get the frame, the parts are good but they seem like they could be on any bike