"I was disappointed when I got this bike home yesterday but it looked quite nice in the showroom.
The build quality is less than sturdy and I feel if I were to hit a pothole, the whole thing would buckle underneath me. Moreover, the brakes squeal loudly on the slightest touch (a common complaint I believe).
I'm sure the head nut is missing or not in situ correctly as the whole handlebar linkage has 1cm of play in it, no matter how I try to adjust it!
Lots of other niggles but build quality and seemingly lack of robust durability means I expect this bike to last me 2 years of service before breaking down or wearing out, even with light use. The 2 year frame warranty alludes to this likelyhood too.
In my opinion all bicycles are overpriced anyway, compared to the mechanical complexity of a car why do they need to be so expensive? This example is easily £50 overpriced, even with the reduced ticket price at £199.
I should have stuck with a "Raliegh-type" product, even if only to spend another £50 or so for peace of mind.
Very disappointed, M."