$300 budget: Citizen Gotham or Donwtube Sturmey. Help please

[davoice]

hi, i have a $300 budget and is choosing between the citizen bike ($269) and downtube ($299).
Does anybody have experience in both or have any thoughts at all?

Thanks

[BB49]

I have tested both. Citizen bikes are $150 bikes that sell for $270, low cost but poor value.
Downtube bikes that sell for $300 are comparable to $400 bikes, excellent value.

[BB49]

I checked the Citizen website.

The weights they list for their bikes are unbelievable.

They will weight much more considering the materials and components.

[Dynocoaster]

The Downtube 8HN is a deal and a comparable bike would be over $600.

[golden_foldie]

The 8HN is a steal at $299! All Downtubes are worth more than they sell for, imo; you won't be sorry if you get one, davoice.

[Dynocoaster]

The 8HN is a steal at $299! All Downtubes are worth more than they sell for, imo; you won't be sorry if you get one, davoice.

I agree, mine is due on Monday the 7th.:thumb:

[mulleady]

Downtube Sturmey wins easily!