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Giordano Brava Hybrid Bike

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Giordano Bicycles has Giordano Brava Hybrid Bike for $209.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Bflo23 for posting this deal.

Available sizes:Key Features:
  • Lightweight 6061 aluminum frame and an 80mm alloy crown suspension fork
  • Shimano Altus 24 speed drivetrain
  • Front and rear mechanical disc brakes

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  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Giordano Bicycles has Giordano Brava Hybrid Bike for $209.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Bflo23 for posting this deal.

Available sizes:Key Features:
  • Lightweight 6061 aluminum frame and an 80mm alloy crown suspension fork
  • Shimano Altus 24 speed drivetrain
  • Front and rear mechanical disc brakes

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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jeff34270
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If you do want to buy one of these, try discount code DONTGO5 for another 5% off.

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Bflo23
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Because you expect the entire full line of Altus components on a $210 sale bike? Really? You also complained that the Royce Union didn't have Sora for all its drivetrain in the RGF $280 gravel bike deal too. Trek Domane AL 3 Disc with the full line of Sora costs $1,450. You keep on insinuating that the rest of the components are "junk" and now you complain about this $210 bike not having all Altus drivetrain. When I asked you earlier to name me just one bike that put up the Sora specs with that other deal, you never had an answer and couldn't even name one bike deal with those specs at that price especially since the pandemic. You can happily get a Trek or Specialized bike with "all the full drivetrain" with Altus/Sora but you will pay a ton more. Oh wait you can't get a Trek with all Altus because they don't offer that.

If you want you can get the Trek FX2 with the Altus shifters, Acera front derailleur, forged alloy crank (not Shimano), KMC chain (not Shimano), etc. on sale for $700 (msrp $800). Are you going to get crazy because the Trek FX2 is using a different crank and a KMC chain? The Trek is over 3x more. Even Trek mixes up components parts. People really need to be realistic in price expectations and also understand that other brands can work well in drivetrain. Don't assume that everything is "junk" as you called it because it didn't match with all Sora or all Altus.

The most important part of the drivetrain is the derailleur and it is Altus and it is mixed with Shimano front derailleur and Shimano cassette. With the Shimano shortage, you definitely can't expect the full entire "atlus drivetrain line" for $210 sale bike. Even Trek isn't putting out the full line of Altus in the Trek FX2. Gotta be realistic and have reasonable expectations.
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No kidding, seems like all the bike threads lately get threadcrapped by the same few people arguing about component-related minutiae that 90% of people shopping bikes in this price range couldn't care less about. We get it bros, the $400 bike marked down to $200 doesn't have components as good as the ones from , move along and stop polluting the got damn threads.
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May 17, 2023 11:41 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 View quoted comment :
There are no Specialized bikes that are that cheap, but there are many good reasons to buy one from your local independent bike dealer such as getting help in choosing the right style of bike, fitting you to the right size, professionally assembly, ongoing maintenance and warranty support.

And nice butchering of my quote. In the future it'd be best if you were to quote accurately, especially if you are going to claim that I "literally" said something. No where in that thread did I say it was a great bike with great components. And the only things on that other bike that are Sora are Derailleurs and levers.

But what does any of that have to do with this Giordano, do you dispute what I've said about this bike or do you just want to keep digging up old disagreements?
You talked about the Rockhopper being a great deal at $580 plus tax but you don't want to talk about how Specialized downgraded from Shimano to Microshift and Tektro to Radius brakes. You like to talk about the components but I guess it doesn't make sense to mention the less than impressive Rockhopper specs (basic model). You want people to buy from their local Specialized store for them to help me upsell an overpriced bike ($580-1200 bike) and adjust my seat height. Nothing wrong with being a Specialized owner or fanboy but try to be unbias and consider value and bang for the buck. I watched YouTube reviews on that Specialized Rockhopper and I wasn't impressed as you were. I don't see bang for the buck value. I don't see the components matching with what Specialized is asking for.

"Please buy from or your local independent Specialized dealer.....".

It makes sense why you bash other way cheaper bikes in the other threads and talk about how great of a deal the specialized Rockhopper is at $580 plus tax and you want people to buy from local specialized stores. Don't forget that people pay through the nose though for those premium flagship brands. Purchase price matters.
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Quote from MapleAcer View quoted comment :
There are two charts, neither matches and there are overlaps, which is why some of us have no idea what size to get.

The bottom says...

Small: 5-4 to 5-8
Medium: 5-3 to 5-8
Large: 5-10 to 6-4

The buying options say...

Small: 5-4 to 5-8
Medium: 5-7 to 5-11
Large: 5-10 to 6-4
Go with the buying options. You can order either small or medium as you are kind of in between. If you like big bikes, you can probably be happy with medium but I think small is better for a 5'7" rider.
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MapleAcerMay 18, 2023 12:00 AM
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Quote from Bflo23 View quoted comment :
Go with the buying options. You can order either small or medium as you are kind of in between. If you like big bikes, you can probably be happy with medium but I think small is better for a 5'7" rider.
I'm 5-11, SmartWeather is 5-7. Smilie

I might buy a medium. 12 bikes (Only like 4 function.) aren't enough. :/
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Quote from jmandawg View quoted comment :
there are a lot better post pandemic deals on FB marketplace on used bikes, much better quality.
Right. Let me go on Facebook and buy a $150 Walmart bike for $300.
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SmartWeather2169May 18, 2023 12:38 AM
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Agh really on the edge here... Is this actually a good deal or is it more of a shot in the dark as to what to expect of this bike?
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eddychaMay 18, 2023 12:50 AM
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Yeh I've been looking for the best bike I can get for $200 for a casual rider and I saw this one a few days ago. I don't want it to be super heavy but also want reliable parts. All the Schwinn ones say the pedal threads strip and parts come off. Is this a reasonable bike with medium quality for an enjoyable ride on mostly road and very slight off road with the kids?

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May 18, 2023 1:07 AM
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SpecOPSzebra3May 18, 2023 1:07 AM
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Fantastic deal so glad I didn't buy the Huffy or the Schwinn.. By the way is this the same bike being sold over at Amazon for $543 or maybe it has upgraded components, not sure, anyways I am 6'0" so I hope the large was the correct choice not experienced with these gravel hybrids.

https://www.amazon.com/Giordano-7...merReviews
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Quote from Bflo23 View quoted comment :
You talked about the Rockhopper being a great deal at $580 plus tax but you don't want to talk about how Specialized downgraded from Shimano to Microshift and Tektro to Radius brakes. You like to talk about the components but I guess it doesn't make sense to mention the less than impressive Rockhopper specs (basic model). You want people to buy from their local Specialized store for them to help me upsell an overpriced bike ($580-1200 bike) and adjust my seat height. Nothing wrong with being a Specialized owner or fanboy but try to be unbias and consider value and bang for the buck. I watched YouTube reviews on that Specialized Rockhopper and I wasn't impressed as you were. I don't see bang for the buck value. I don't see the components matching with what Specialized is asking for.

"Please buy from or your local independent Specialized dealer.....".

It makes sense why you bash other way cheaper bikes in the other threads and talk about how great of a deal the specialized Rockhopper is at $580 plus tax and you want people to buy from local specialized stores. Don't forget that people pay through the nose though for those premium flagship brands. Purchase price matters.
I'm 70% sure that you and Jeff are the same person.
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Quote from SmartWeather2169 View quoted comment :
At 5.7 can anyone advise whether to get a size Small or Medium?
I am 5'7 and purchase the medium and it fit perfectly, it is the right size.
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SmartWeather2169May 18, 2023 1:30 AM
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Just noticed 2 things. 1 when changing my shipping address on paypal from NJ to IL sales tax is removed. 2. when checking out, Paypal says redirecting to Kent International. Is that the Kent that manufactures bikes??
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UKR_12May 18, 2023 1:39 AM
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Amateur here. Looking for a cheap bike for my wife for occasional rides for pleasure around suburbs. Reading the comments with all terminologies and details doesn't give any idea if its a good deal or not Smilie
So, is it a good deal and decent bike for the money?
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EHokieMay 18, 2023 1:52 AM
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Quote from SmartWeather2169 View quoted comment :
Agh really on the edge here... Is this actually a good deal or is it more of a shot in the dark as to what to expect of this bike?
This thread is enough of a dumpster fire that I can't blame you for being confused.

Realistically, if a hybrid bike suits your purpose and you don't currently own a bike, I think this will do fine. What many people don't understand is that $1000 bikes are a bad deal for someone who doesn't know that they'll use it a lot. For people "curious" about casual, infrequent cycling, I'd say it's a buy.
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steph280May 18, 2023 2:27 AM
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In for one. At this price it's almost a disposable bike for quick summer rides. Sure you can't compare to those costing thousands, but try to find a bike with this spec at $200 is not easy. I wouldn't hurt as much if it gets stolen outside local Starbucks.

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fanofmets12May 18, 2023 2:28 AM
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Quote from UKR_12 View quoted comment :
Amateur here. Looking for a cheap bike for my wife for occasional rides for pleasure around suburbs. Reading the comments with all terminologies and details doesn't give any idea if its a good deal or not
So, is it a good deal and decent bike for the money?
I would also like to know. I don't want to buy a really expensive bike from a bike shop and worried about it being stolen. A long time ago I purchased a Schwinn bike from local bike shop. Great bike, used it only for riding around occasionally to store and with kids. Then it got stolen. Bike lock was cut and goodbye bike and $400.

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