New BSO long-term test!
Hi!
I'm a scienitist (microbio) by profession and thought that I thought I'd do a long-term test of a BSO object for fun and the benefit of the cycling community in the UK! I bought a bike from Mango Bikes for roughly £300: http://www.mangobikes.co.uk/ and will subject it to daily commuting duty (of about 10 miles RT). here a video from the manufacturer: |
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bike just showed up:
first batch of photos. shipping box http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344832 595mm (59.5cm size) ... should be OK (I'm 188cm or 6'2") http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344833 handlebars ... I went with drops for the first time ever (I let my gf design the bike and select the colors) http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344834 pedals in a box http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344835 letter that was handsigned at the bottom http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344836 instructions http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344837 interesting, i thought i buy "toeclips" only but they came with metal pedals. http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344838 contents of extra package http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344839 one side of the package http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344840 other side of the package (i opted for the extra fender as I really want to ride it year round ... hoping to be able to get studded tires under the fenders). http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344841 |
I hope your bike shaped object is pretty good, because in the U.S., that's more money than the cheapest LBS bikes. We have derailleur BSO's that cost $80
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unpacked and off to look for some grease and maybe a pump.
it has a flop-flop hub and was nicely (for me) installed on the freewheel side ... i switch later as i've never run a FG before. (44x16 on both sides for those interested). unpacked http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344844 optional fenders: http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344845 |
Originally Posted by unterhausen
(Post 16142307)
I hope your bike shaped object is pretty good, because in the U.S., that's more money than the cheapest LBS bikes. We have derailleur BSO's that cost $80
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gf says Bob or Ziggy should be the new bike's name.
suggestions? |
$480 single speed is a BSO? I don't have anything against the bike or what you're doing but I expect it's a mid-range single speed at least, for that price.
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just went to the LBS and bought a nice footpump and some grease.
bike looks great so far |
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Wow, that's a steep seat angle.
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Originally Posted by himespau
(Post 16142516)
Wow, that's a steep seat angle.
not finished. putting fenders on and adjusting everything. |
You bought grease? It's already better than most U.S. BSOs.
I don't think you can name it Bob with those colors. Better go with Ziggy. |
You've become... A HIPSTER?!?! :D
The bike looks nice, really. Hope to hear the fixed gear experience soon. :) No rack, no room for fatter tyres with fenders - so not a commuter I'd go for, but it looks nice and FUN. |
Originally Posted by Andy_K
(Post 16142561)
You bought grease? It's already better than most U.S. BSOs.
I don't think you can name it Bob with those colors. Better go with Ziggy. |
I feel tricked, tricked I tells you! As was said before, at 300 pounds that is not what we across the pond consider a BSO... I think you were looking for Magna not Mango ;)
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Call it Marley.
<James Bond voice>The name is Marley, Mango Marley. </James Bond voice> I think it's the perfect name for a reggae bike in England. :D |
Another Faux-Pista fixie. I see , ..
Magma, is more like the Slag off the top of a crucible of molten metal , Magna is close. Local Regge cover band goes by Ma Barley .. it needs proper brake levers , I guess its another misapplication of the top mount brake lever as the sole brake lever, subject to breaking off the end of the cable. Marley ? how about Jacob? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Marley |
That thing is hideous. It looks better than low end bikes here, but should be for that kind of money. But the colors... jesus, man.
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The only single speeds that can really be considered as BSO's are heavy hi-tensile steel ones. They're still decent bikes. They're just heavy and energy draining is all. Most Xmart single speeds last longer than their multi-speed cousins. I mean, other than the wheels, what major thing could go wrong, if the brakes work? :D
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Originally Posted by WestPablo
(Post 16143067)
The only single speeds that can really be considered as BSO's are heavy hi-tensile steel ones. They're still decent bikes. They're just heavy and energy draining is all. Most Xmart single speeds last longer than their multi-speed cousins. I mean, other than the wheels, what major thing could go wrong, if the brakes work? :D
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Originally Posted by RaleighSport
(Post 16142977)
I feel tricked, tricked I tells you! As was said before, at 300 pounds that is not what we across the pond consider a BSO... I think you were looking for Magna not Mango ;)
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Boy, that's a lot of color. Not for me, but if you like it Rock On brother!!!
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going out the door now.
first ride and assembly reviews tonight! gf loves the colors (as do I) and loves the name ziggy. assembled http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344868 dress shirt and shoes that i usually wear to faculty meetings or teach, usually with tight dark jeans and a sport coat/jacket/blazer ... so the bike makes sense :D http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=344869 |
Man, quality controls must be awful, just look, the entire drivetrain is on the wrong side! :D
Or is that a UK thing to match the opposite side of the road driving? :p |
Originally Posted by acidfast7
(Post 16142315)
to be fair, most of Europe includes tax in their place (which usually runs roughly 19 to 25%).
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