Kuwahara Mixte for Xmas for wife?
12-04-11, 11:23 AM
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Kuwahara Mixte for Xmas for wife?
Does this bike look like reasonable bike for my wife at $260?
Not looking to flip, just looking to ride.
https://oakcitycycling.com/touring-bikes/kuwahara-mixte/
Mike
Not looking to flip, just looking to ride.
https://oakcitycycling.com/touring-bikes/kuwahara-mixte/
Mike
12-04-11, 12:09 PM
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You gonna eat that?
Looks a little high to me, even for a fully reconditioned bike, but I guess they need to make some profit. One thing I noticed is that it advertises "Suntour componentry" but it has a Shimano Eagle (1970s vintage, low-end) rear derailleur.
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12-04-11, 12:25 PM
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I bought a very similar Mixte for my GF (badged Apollo but made by Kuwhara) she loves it , but I don't think it would be worth this asking price. $260 can buy you a mixte with better quality frame / alloy wheels at least.
12-04-11, 12:43 PM
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It's reconditioned, they did a very good job on it, but it's still a lower-end bike. How much does your wife ride? My girlfriend had a Trek 720 MultiTrack and I wanted to get her into road biking and found a 1985 World Sport for $60. The World Sport was heavy and not much fun to ride. Replaced with a 1988 Schwinn Tempo which she enjoys much more (paid $150.)
Personally I would not pay anywhere near $260 for that bike, I'd consider it at half that.
12-05-11, 07:47 PM
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+1 I wouldn't buy C&V bike for a wife or girlfriend or any woman unless she specifically asked for a C&V bike. Most women would prefer a shiny new bike or better yet something in a shiny diamond type thing.
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