Amazing reviews on this bike..had me rolling
09-19-15, 01:27 PM
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Are these reviews for real?
I was a little mystified by this one question and answer: Q: 34lbs sounds REALLY light for a road bike. Is it really that light? A: yes, around 15kg, without the paddle and seat.
I realize this bike would serve as a good boat anchor but "paddle and seat"? Then I realized the author probably can't spell pedal either. Just goes to show how metric illiterate many Americans are. The conversion factor is 2.2 pounds per Kg. This bike weighs 33-35.2 pounds. Would I pay $900 for a bike that weighs that much and looks like it would be right at home in a clown parade? Never!
I realize this bike would serve as a good boat anchor but "paddle and seat"? Then I realized the author probably can't spell pedal either. Just goes to show how metric illiterate many Americans are. The conversion factor is 2.2 pounds per Kg. This bike weighs 33-35.2 pounds. Would I pay $900 for a bike that weighs that much and looks like it would be right at home in a clown parade? Never!
09-19-15, 02:28 PM
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So if I get one.....
i too can get laid?
Hell yeah! I'm ordering one right now!
i too can get laid?
Hell yeah! I'm ordering one right now!
09-19-15, 05:51 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/Black-Spokes-B...60_SR160%2C160_ This one is much better for just a little more.. Look at those wheels!
Let me go find my VISA card.
09-19-15, 08:30 PM
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It is a bit sad how the seller does not realize people are just F with them.
09-20-15, 12:21 PM
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09-20-15, 01:01 PM
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Just sell one bike in each of the 50 states, and that is 50 bikes.
In many cases, the more publicity something gets (good or bad), the better off a person is.
Given a choice between a Machete and a Denali... I might even be tempted to get the Machete.
09-20-15, 02:32 PM
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I have no doubt they've sold a few bikes.
Just sell one bike in each of the 50 states, and that is 50 bikes.
In many cases, the more publicity something gets (good or bad), the better off a person is.
Given a choice between a Machete and a Denali... I might even be tempted to get the Machete.
Just sell one bike in each of the 50 states, and that is 50 bikes.
In many cases, the more publicity something gets (good or bad), the better off a person is.
Given a choice between a Machete and a Denali... I might even be tempted to get the Machete.
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09-20-15, 02:55 PM
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I told my wife I wanted one for X-mas.. She took one look at it and said "are you serious?"... I agree that the seller seems to think the bogus questions and reviews are for real, very sad. I would LOVE to have enough money to buy one and wheel it in to my LBS. I know the owner pretty well now and he keeps bugging me and asking when I'm getting a new ride. If I rode in on that thing it would be priceless
09-20-15, 04:30 PM
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Lol, the roadtech, oddly is better than the denali, or at least lighter. Mine was lighter than my buddies denali, even before I swapped some parts, now it wieghs less than my other friends 90 Schwinn Le Tour, that was all stock, sans the 700c's.
09-20-15, 07:26 PM
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Oh lord this is so funny crazy. I like the review by "Pro Racer". Especially where he says he doesn't need Viagra any more. Oh man...
09-20-15, 08:54 PM
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Lol one of the reviewers is an Opie and Anthony fan because Chip Chipperson is character comedian Jim Norton does on the show. The "pests" really are everywhere.
09-21-15, 08:46 AM
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09-21-15, 09:18 AM
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This answer from the seller in the Q&A clears things up completely.
Q:
Is this bike laterally stiff, while remaining vertically compliant?
A:
Well, according to our feedback and profile, you can see that we just start here on Amazon. I did not why there is so many so called professors never buy and use this bike have such on earth reviews ? It seems that have something new been destroyed by them giving them such beautiful feeling.
So even they can tell the died one feeling too in the coffin just like witch ?
shellxm answered on February 26, 2015
Q:
Is this bike laterally stiff, while remaining vertically compliant?
A:
Well, according to our feedback and profile, you can see that we just start here on Amazon. I did not why there is so many so called professors never buy and use this bike have such on earth reviews ? It seems that have something new been destroyed by them giving them such beautiful feeling.
So even they can tell the died one feeling too in the coffin just like witch ?
shellxm answered on February 26, 2015
09-21-15, 10:00 AM
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09-21-15, 09:14 PM
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35 lbs for a commuter bike with a rear rack and panniers is actually quite decent.
If you're looking for a fast road bike, that is seriously overweight. I'd skip it.
If you're looking for a fast road bike, that is seriously overweight. I'd skip it.
09-22-15, 06:22 AM
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People running behind hollering, "Hey something fell off your bike". 
09-22-15, 08:01 AM
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My favourite is from the Q&A!
Q: Does it come with fender and rack mounts? I usually do large shopping on the way home from my weekly 100k time trail race.
A: Sorry Sir, it comes no fender, you have to buy from other buyer in local or let us send it to you from China for free if necessary.
What does mean the "rack mounts"? If you mean the Water Bottle Rack Holder, yes, it comes with a plastic water rack bottle rack, if not, you can ask us to resend it from China for free.
Besides, we also send you with the bike lock, scarf,gloves,etc accessaries. It won't be all the same every time,but we send them more than you expected.
Great Thanks for your support and interest for this bike.
shellxm answered on July 23, 2015
Can't wait for my bike scarf to arrive!
Q: Does it come with fender and rack mounts? I usually do large shopping on the way home from my weekly 100k time trail race.
A: Sorry Sir, it comes no fender, you have to buy from other buyer in local or let us send it to you from China for free if necessary.
What does mean the "rack mounts"? If you mean the Water Bottle Rack Holder, yes, it comes with a plastic water rack bottle rack, if not, you can ask us to resend it from China for free.
Besides, we also send you with the bike lock, scarf,gloves,etc accessaries. It won't be all the same every time,but we send them more than you expected.
Great Thanks for your support and interest for this bike.
shellxm answered on July 23, 2015
Can't wait for my bike scarf to arrive!
09-22-15, 09:58 AM
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This was the bike Pedro upgraded to when he sold his Sledgehammer.
09-22-15, 01:48 PM
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