Nashbar Flat Bar Road Bike Sale
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.