Originally Posted by
veganbikes
$1479 and a claimed 34 pounds for that bike? I guess because it is something not common but the parts I don't think add up to that amount. Plus I am doubtful of the 34 pound claim, it just seems really light for what it is.
Certainly if the bike is comfortable for you and works for you go for it but I think it might be heavier than claimed and certainly should be a bit cheaper or have nicer parts on it beyond the Alfine 11 hub for the price. It doesn't even have hydraulic brakes which can be done very cheaply from Shimano or Tektro or you can get excellent mechanicals from TRP or Avid in their BB7s.
It's two pounds heavier than the Dream 24, which I was also considering, and it'll get heavier before I'm done, with fenders, a rack, lights, toolkit, etc., etc.
This one is a little beefier, with 12-gauge spokes and, I suspect, some other heavier construction to carry a 300 lb load, as opposed to the 250 for the Dreams.
Funny thing is, they HAD it listed as weighing
54 pounds, and changed that figure after I wrote them to question it.
I'm now also looking at Dutch-style bikes, and most of those weigh at least 45 lbs, but they come off the floor fully equipped for all-weather use, with fenders and chainguards, and often with a dynamo-powered light set. All steel frames, with rare exceptions; some come with businesslike rear racks. They mostly seem to be in the same price bracket as well.