Originally Posted by
Singlespeed420
So what do you guys think of those MotoBecane Cafe bikes from bikes direct.com. They are similarly specced to say like Trek FX 7.2 or 7.3 at a reasonable price. I can't tell if it's a good deal or not LOL, my friend was looking at them and asked for advice but I'm not sure. Anyone ever own one of these? Good/bad experiences?
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...es-cafe-21.htm
It isnt a good deal, but it isnt a bad deal.
That looks like a Trek FX1, which is their entry level hybrid.
Its actually basically spec'd exactly the same as an FX1- rim brakes, freewheel instead of freehub, aluminum frame with steel fork, 3x7 entry level shifting. The BD bike actually has a lower spec'd rear deraiileur and shifters, for what its worth. The BD bike has an alloy handlebar instead of low end steel though, but thats nothing to really care about at this level.
The Trek costs $550.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b.../fx-1/p/32769/
$500 for the BD bike isnt bad, but its definitely not some screaming deal.