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Old 03-04-13, 12:48 PM
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sreten
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Hi,

Its looks decent enough for the money, and is very a different
ball game to a vintage bike for about the same money that
would likely need a lot of work to restore it to its original
working condition, and even more money, time and expense
to get them to go and stop properly by modern standards.

Still it is a generic bike made to a particular spec with lots
of brand badges added, that no doubt are easily removed.

Carefully look at the bits you get and don't get. E.g. for
that bike they mention "level 1" components. Generally
"level 1" is steel and "level 2" is alloy. Generally for an
alloy framebike you want "level 2" bits, not just the
seatpost, even though the forks are often still steel.

I really can't understand why somebody would think a 40
year old $100 Hungarian made bike that probably needs
a complete rebuild would be a better buy for a new user.

rgds, sreten.

Had a Hungarian made 3 speed folder 30 years ago.
Recently aquired a budget 6 speed chinese folder.

Both needed some adjustment and tweaking.
A 40 year old bike would need a lot more.

Last edited by sreten; 03-04-13 at 03:40 PM.
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