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forum threadmacallik86 posted Nov 01, 2022 12:09 AM

Windsor Wellington 2.0 Road Bike $300 + Free Shipping

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Compare this bike to the Trek or Giant Road bikes at $700 to $895 plus tax. Both bikes may have the same number of gears - 21 speed Shimano parts and aluminum frames. Trek Road Bikes with similar specs maybe up to $300 more

I also see the Wellington 3.0 is available for $499 instead of $599. Not sure what other bikes this deal applies to.

$100 discount is automatically applied at checkout.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/produc...on2-xv.htm
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Compare this bike to the Trek or Giant Road bikes at $700 to $895 plus tax. Both bikes may have the same number of gears - 21 speed Shimano parts and aluminum frames. Trek Road Bikes with similar specs maybe up to $300 more

I also see the Wellington 3.0 is available for $499 instead of $599. Not sure what other bikes this deal applies to.

$100 discount is automatically applied at checkout.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/produc...on2-xv.htm

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Original Poster
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macallik86
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In-depth review of the bike:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbmG-2TTGP0
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Nov 01, 2022 03:05 PM
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macallik86
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Reddit reviews of bikesdirect:
https://www.reddit.com/r/cycling/...es_direct/
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Nov 01, 2022 06:27 PM
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IsitonNov 01, 2022 06:27 PM
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ok as a beginner bike, but don't expect this to be much of an upgrade over a Walmart bike. The Shimano components here are entry level, for any serious riding, you want at least Shimano Claris (Tiagra used to be whats recommended, but prices have shot up lately).
Last edited by Isiton November 1, 2022 at 12:44 PM.
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Banana_FlyNov 01, 2022 07:05 PM
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Quote from Isiton :
ok as a beginner bike, but don't expect this to be much of an upgrade over a Walmart bike. The Shimano components here are entry level, for any serious riding, you want at least Shimano Altus (Tiagra used to be whats recommended, but prices have shot up lately).
Pardon my ignorance but I haven't heard about Altus on dropbars
Nov 01, 2022 07:43 PM
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IsitonNov 01, 2022 07:43 PM
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Quote from Banana_Fly :
Pardon my ignorance but I haven't heard about Altus on dropbars
sorry, mixed up - meant Claris...damn too many lines..
Nov 01, 2022 09:34 PM
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amnesjrNov 01, 2022 09:34 PM
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I had this exact bike, got it for $240 a few years ago. Rode it for at least a couple thousand miles., usually several miles at a time, sometimes 30+ Never broke down on me or anything. Great for an introductory bike.
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Quote :
Compare this bike to the Trek or Giant Road bikes...
If you actually compare this bike to a Trek or Giant, it's going to fall flat on its drop bars. From the frame to the wheels to the freewheel, brakes, and those stem mounted shifters, there really isn't anything on this bike that stands up to the pricier competition.

Maybe it's a good enough bike for the price, but it isn't the equivalent of a much more expensive name brand bike for only $300.

PS. That video above is 10 years old. Are these bikes unchanged in that time frame as well?

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Wyvern1Nov 02, 2022 03:00 AM
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What's the catch
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Nov 02, 2022 03:22 AM
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mrnorwayNov 02, 2022 03:22 AM
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Quote from Wyvern1 :
What's the catch
SHIMANO SL-A050 21-SP friction shifters and a flywheel. Not sure if it is a big upgrade from a Walmart Kent road bike, that one at least uses disk brakes for less money
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Nov 02, 2022 01:53 PM
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oatmealrNov 02, 2022 01:53 PM
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So been shopping for my growing kid. Bikes have been sold by tire size in inches, but this is by centimeters? What is the centimeters measuring?
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forpeterssakeNov 02, 2022 02:01 PM
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BikesDirect is legit, and I have two different Windsor bikes from them that I have ridden for years, including the Windsor Tourist I currently ride. I probably wouldn't recommend the Wellington 2.0 because it doesn't have integrated shifters/brakes. When I had bikes with shifters on the stem, didn't like having to take my hands off the hoods or drops to change gears. The Wellington 3.0 does have integrated shifters, and I think the convenience and improved stability/control of the integrated brakes/shifters is absolutely worth the extra money.

I'd also seriously consider moving up to the Motobecane Super Mirage S and get disc brakes. Motobecane is another in-house brand that BikesDirect sells, and just like Windsor, the frames are made in the same factories as the big brands, just sold under different labels.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/produc...adbike.htm
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Quote from forpeterssake :
BikesDirect is legit, and I have two different Windsor bikes from them that I have ridden for years, including the Windsor Tourist I currently ride. I probably wouldn't recommend the Wellington 2.0 because it doesn't have integrated shifters/brakes. When I had bikes with shifters on the stem, didn't like having to take my hands off the hoods or drops to change gears. The Wellington 3.0 does have integrated shifters, and I think the convenience and improved stability/control of the integrated brakes/shifters is absolutely worth the extra money.

I'd also seriously consider moving up to the Motobecane Super Mirage S and get disc brakes. Motobecane is another in-house brand that BikesDirect sells, and just like Windsor, the frames are made in the same factories as the big brands, just sold under different labels.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/produc...adbike.htm [bikesdirect.com]
But just because a frame may be made in the same factory, doesn't mean it is the same quality. And the parts on these bikes are often inferior, especially the ones you may not notice right away, like hubs, BBs, headsets, seatposts, stems, etc.
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Quote from Isiton :
ok as a beginner bike, but don't expect this to be much of an upgrade over a Walmart bike. The Shimano components here are entry level, for any serious riding, you want at least Shimano Claris (Tiagra used to be whats recommended, but prices have shot up lately).
Most cyclists agree that it is actually much better to go with BD than Walmart bike though...:
https://www.reddit.com/r/whichbik...mart_bike/
https://www.reddit.com/r/bicyclin...r_walmart/

Personally, I bought a $250 hybrid BikesDirect bike in 2020 and put 2,500 miles on it with no major issues other than the occasional flat.
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Quote from Wyvern1 :
What's the catch
IMO, the 'catch' is that they don't do any marketing and have a crappy website. Also, the bike is 90% put together so you have to do the remaining 10%. On a related note, compared to some of the more expensive models, outside of any out-of-the-box issues that need immediate replacements, all of your adjustments will be done manually or at your local bike shop.

TBH, if you feel the need to have the latest gearset or plan on wearing spandex when biking, this probably isn't the bike for you.... OTOH, typically that crowd are the loudest advice-givers in the community, and imo push beginners to make more expensive investment into cycling (albeit prematurely imo).

From a slick deal perspective, nothing beats used bikes from Craigslist/OfferUp/FB Marketplace. Outside of that, if you are going to get a new bike, IMO BikesDirect has the best bang for your buck and can last a decade plus as your daily driver. You are not going to get best-in-class parts but their bike models includes more modern parts with each annual update (and they are currently selling their 2023 model FYI)
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Quote from jeff34270 :
But just because a frame may be made in the same factory, doesn't mean it is the same quality. And the parts on these bikes are often inferior, especially the ones you may not notice right away, like hubs, BBs, headsets, seatposts, stems, etc.
That's all fair. I can only say that the components on mine have been solid, the only things I've had to replace in many thousand miles are tires, tubes, brake-pads, and one brake cable after many years of use. Oh, and the seats, but even higher-end bikes often have seats that don't work for me, I always put my own seat on a new bike. The shifters on the older one are Shimano Claris but still shift well, and I just had to adjust the Tourney shifters on the newer one for the first time in two years.

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