Thread: Origami Wasp!
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Old 07-15-18, 03:15 AM
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Bonzo Banana
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Nice looking bike and some decent components on there for its price level. The one issue is that springs to mind is the limited clearance between the derailleur and ground due to the small wheels plus the use of a low end Tourney derailleur with weak springs, plastic flex etc. It could get damaged easily or get caked in mud etc which means shifting will be poor as its a very light duty product anyway. Bikes seem better suited for countries that drive on the left hand side. Here in the UK my drivetrain is almost always protected from hitting the pavement/kerb as it is on the far side of the pavement but for people who drive on the right side of the road there seems more risk of damage with such a bike but maybe in practice its not that bad. The aluminium seat post, handlebars and stem mean it's competitive on weight at just over 11kg. The use of a 7 speed freewheel means a 7 speed freehub wheel and 7 speed cassette could be a direct replacement without needing any other components changed to increase strength, reliability and shifting performance over the long term. It's certainly nicely priced anyway at the moment.
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