New hybrid bike - Cello Decatur (High-end Korean brand)
06-23-13, 03:38 AM
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New hybrid bike - Cello Decatur (High-end Korean brand)
After doing some research on hybrid bikes, I came across this one. How do you think it compares to the popular Giant/Trek/Specialized hybrid bikes?
It's priced higher than my initial budget at around $620, but I fell in love with the design.. I was originally thinking Giant Escape 2 ($370).
Specs (I may have translated some parts inaccurately)
Frame: 700C Aluminum butted frame
Fork: Aluminum rigid fork
Break: Shimano M395 (hydraulic disc)
Shift lever: Shimano Acera SL-M390
Break lever: Shimano Acera SL-M390
Front derailleur: Shimano Acera FD-M390
Rear derailleur: Shimano Acera RD-M390-L
Crank: Shimano Acera FC-M391-L (48X36X26T)
Sprocket (Cassette?): Shimano CS-HG30-9, 11-34T
Wheels: 700C aluminum double wall rim, Shimano RM66 hub
Tires: 700X32C
Seat: Cello
Weight: 11.28kg
You can find more info here, but sadly, it's mostly in Korean https://www.cellosports.com/product/p...ml?b_code=5215
It's priced higher than my initial budget at around $620, but I fell in love with the design.. I was originally thinking Giant Escape 2 ($370).
Specs (I may have translated some parts inaccurately)
Frame: 700C Aluminum butted frame
Fork: Aluminum rigid fork
Break: Shimano M395 (hydraulic disc)
Shift lever: Shimano Acera SL-M390
Break lever: Shimano Acera SL-M390
Front derailleur: Shimano Acera FD-M390
Rear derailleur: Shimano Acera RD-M390-L
Crank: Shimano Acera FC-M391-L (48X36X26T)
Sprocket (Cassette?): Shimano CS-HG30-9, 11-34T
Wheels: 700C aluminum double wall rim, Shimano RM66 hub
Tires: 700X32C
Seat: Cello
Weight: 11.28kg
You can find more info here, but sadly, it's mostly in Korean https://www.cellosports.com/product/p...ml?b_code=5215
06-23-13, 06:36 AM
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I have to admit it looks nice "but" where is the bike? local or would it be shipped to you. Does it have warranty and can you talk face to face with a person if you needed to use it?
06-23-13, 07:10 AM
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Forgot to mention I'm currently residing in Korea so A/S would readily be accessible. Is the price for the specs decent? And would it be worthwhile to get extended warranty? As long as there's nothing glaringly wrong with it, I'm thinking of pulling the trigger.
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The AS service in Korea is terrific. My bike rep even came to my home to fix a chain I broke at no charge (I triple shifted into a cross-chain going up a steep hill, 100% my stupidity).
Mine was 360,000 near Sin-Yongsan, has 24-speed Shimano Acera gears but that Cello has nicer brakes and has got to be much lighter.
https://misobike.co.kr/ Mine is the 3rd gen hybrid under products. I saw a Cello with similar components and frame for 470,000 today but it was 46cm, much too small for most.
Mine was 360,000 near Sin-Yongsan, has 24-speed Shimano Acera gears but that Cello has nicer brakes and has got to be much lighter.
https://misobike.co.kr/ Mine is the 3rd gen hybrid under products. I saw a Cello with similar components and frame for 470,000 today but it was 46cm, much too small for most.
06-23-13, 01:45 PM
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That looks like a rebadged Scott SUB.
Specs look ok except for the fork. Straight blade alloy forks don't ride well. If your roads are pretty good,then it might be ok,but if your roads are anything like DC's,it's gonna be a rough ride.
Specs look ok except for the fork. Straight blade alloy forks don't ride well. If your roads are pretty good,then it might be ok,but if your roads are anything like DC's,it's gonna be a rough ride.
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06-23-13, 10:56 PM
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The roads are fairly decent here and mostly flat, so I don't think it would be too much of an issue. What is not good about aluminum rigid forks? I thought they are an upgrade from steel and below carbon forks? I think the Escape 2 I had in mind also had aluminum fork as well.
06-24-13, 12:21 AM
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While they may be light there too rigid so road bumps and vibration fatigue your wrists arm and shoulders. You can offset this some by using fat tires but if you want to make your bike go faster some time by putting skinny high pressure tires on then you wont enjoy your bike very much.
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Would it be feasible to replace the aluminum fork with a carbon when I start biking more seriously? Seems tough to find one bike with everything..
I'd have to go up to Trek FX 7.4 range to get carbon fork, but then no disc brakes (not the models in Korea anyways).
The range I was initially considering was Giant Escape 2/Trek FX 7.3/Specialized Sirrus, and I believe all those models have aluminum forks, so I thought the model I found was quite comparable to those in addition to having disc breaks.
I'd have to go up to Trek FX 7.4 range to get carbon fork, but then no disc brakes (not the models in Korea anyways).
The range I was initially considering was Giant Escape 2/Trek FX 7.3/Specialized Sirrus, and I believe all those models have aluminum forks, so I thought the model I found was quite comparable to those in addition to having disc breaks.
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While they may be light there too rigid so road bumps and vibration fatigue your wrists arm and shoulders. You can offset this some by using fat tires but if you want to make your bike go faster some time by putting skinny high pressure tires on then you wont enjoy your bike very much.
Yes,but you'll prolly spend at least $125 on the fork,plus installation if you have a shop put it on. A steel fork will add weight,but be about half the price. Wider,lower pressure tires will also help,as will better grips or a carbon bar.
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I think the best thing to do is just buy one and test it out. If I really get into it, I'll think about replacing the fork or upgrading to a high end bike or road bike.
Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
06-24-13, 08:45 PM
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Straight blade aluminum fork on an aluminum frame? I have a hard time seeing the point in that.
