Nashbar Flat Bar Road Bike Sale
04-29-15, 10:56 AM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Somewhere in time
Posts: 1,137
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Nashbar Flat Bar Road Bike Sale
Just ordered one at $299.99 + 40% off. With taxes and oversized charges only came out to $255.00. Based on the decent (not outstanding) reviews seems like a pretty good buy. Now I just have to wait for it to be delivered. 
Nashbar Flat Bar Road Bike
Nashbar Flat Bar Road Bike
__________________
The few, the proud, the likely insane, Metro-Atlanta bicycle commuters.
The few, the proud, the likely insane, Metro-Atlanta bicycle commuters.
04-29-15, 11:57 AM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Middelbury, Vermont
Posts: 1,105
Bikes: Giant Escape 1
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 136 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
2 Posts
I bought one last year and it's a pretty decent bike - well worth the price. I think it's nearly identical to a Trek fx 7.2 but with more road friendly tires. After I bought it, I tried a Giant Escape 1 and found the Giant to be much more responsive although they weigh about the same. You will like the bike but don't expect it to be as fast as a road bike.
04-29-15, 02:32 PM
#4
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Somewhere in time
Posts: 1,137
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
I bought one last year and it's a pretty decent bike - well worth the price. I think it's nearly identical to a Trek fx 7.2 but with more road friendly tires. After I bought it, I tried a Giant Escape 1 and found the Giant to be much more responsive although they weigh about the same. You will like the bike but don't expect it to be as fast as a road bike.
__________________
The few, the proud, the likely insane, Metro-Atlanta bicycle commuters.
The few, the proud, the likely insane, Metro-Atlanta bicycle commuters.
04-30-15, 06:03 AM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York Metro Area
Posts: 3,861
Bikes: '02 Litespeed, '99 Bianchi Alfana. '91 Fuji Saratoga, '84 Peugeot Canyon Express, '82 Moto GR, '81 Fuji America, '81 Fuji Royale; '78 Bridgestone Diamond Touring, '76 Fuji America, plus many more!
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 178 Post(s)
Liked 223 Times
in
126 Posts
I've had a few Nashbar bikes, and have no complaints. I came real closing to buying their touring model last night, which came with a nice promotional discount. Just don't have room for another bike right now. Keep an eye out for their "72 items 72% or more off for 72 hours" sales. Great time to pick up parts and accessories.
04-30-15, 07:23 AM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 92
Bikes: 2014 Novara Strada - 2013 Cannondale Quick 4 - 2015 Ghost Tacana 3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Please post a review!
I was thinking about picking up the Women's version for the wife. She has an old DB hybrid and wants something a little more aggressive.
I have read similar reviews, "bang for the buck" at Nashbar is hard to beat.
I was thinking about picking up the Women's version for the wife. She has an old DB hybrid and wants something a little more aggressive.
I have read similar reviews, "bang for the buck" at Nashbar is hard to beat.
05-01-15, 12:25 PM
#8
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Somewhere in time
Posts: 1,137
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Bike is supposed to be delivered today. Also, kind of forgot to tell my wife about the new bike. I think she'll know what it is when she signs for it.
__________________
The few, the proud, the likely insane, Metro-Atlanta bicycle commuters.
The few, the proud, the likely insane, Metro-Atlanta bicycle commuters.
05-01-15, 12:50 PM
#9
I need more cowbell.
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Reno, Nevada
Posts: 8,182
Bikes: 2015 Specialized Sirrus Elite
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 23 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
05-01-15, 08:13 PM
#10
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Somewhere in time
Posts: 1,137
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
So I took my wife out to dinner to apologize for forgetting to mention the bike. After dinner we came home and I proceeded to assemble the bike.
The bike arrived well packed with only an issue or two. The front wheel seems a bit out of true. One of the thumb triggers evidently was pinched in shipping which sheared off a small piece and there was a small metal spur on one of the QRs.
Assembly was no problem if you have a bit of experience with the wrench.
First impressions: if there's a better new bike for $250 I would like to know about it. Seems mies ahead of what you could find at a Walmart or such. I post more thoughts tomorrow.
The bike arrived well packed with only an issue or two. The front wheel seems a bit out of true. One of the thumb triggers evidently was pinched in shipping which sheared off a small piece and there was a small metal spur on one of the QRs.
Assembly was no problem if you have a bit of experience with the wrench.
First impressions: if there's a better new bike for $250 I would like to know about it. Seems mies ahead of what you could find at a Walmart or such. I post more thoughts tomorrow.
05-05-15, 12:05 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 92
Bikes: 2014 Novara Strada - 2013 Cannondale Quick 4 - 2015 Ghost Tacana 3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Thanks for the update... still deciding whether to update my wife's old DB or buy the Nashabar Flat Bar... please let us know if you run into any issues!
12-01-15, 11:39 PM
#13
Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
01-09-16, 11:55 PM
#14
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 51
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I bought this bike a few weeks back and I am completely amazed by the quality of the bike.
I bought it as a grocery store runner and it turns my errands into a complete joy.
The quality is off the charts for the price.
I bought it as a grocery store runner and it turns my errands into a complete joy.
The quality is off the charts for the price.
