Originally Posted by
Kd Charlemagne
Hello,
As someone who sold them, what were your impressions of their quality? And for purposes of commuting (10 miles each way), would there be any significant difference between the 7 and 8 speed versions?
Thanks!
The quality was generally OK. The worst issues I had were paint related. Two bikes, from different lots, presumeably the same colour would sometimes look radically different. The worst problem this posed for me was when I ordered a replacement fork for one customer's bike, and the colour was not even close.
Also had a lot of them come out of the box with large discoloured areas Where the paint looked stained, but no amount of rubbing would get it out, as the staining was under the clear coat.
I'd go 8 speed all the way, unless your commute is flat and easy, and then I'd consider a 3 speed.