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For comparison sake, this is what a 2022 Specialized Sirrus 1.0 bike with near identical components would cost on sale. Only major difference between these bikes is the V-Brakes on the Specialized.
While the Sirrus is more expensive, you get it professionally assembled, if any warranty work is ever needed the shop will take care of it, and it'll maintain quite a bit of resale value.
You can also take the Sirrus for a test ride to make sure the size is right and that its flat-bar road bike geometry is a good fit for the style of riding that you want to do.
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For comparison sake, this is what a 2022 Specialized Sirrus 1.0 bike with near identical components would cost on sale. Only major difference between these bikes is the V-Brakes on the Specialized.
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For comparison sake, this is what a 2022 Specialized Sirrus 1.0 bike with near identical components would cost on sale. Only major difference between these bikes is the V-Brakes on the Specialized.
While the Sirrus is more expensive, you get it professionally assembled, if any warranty work is ever needed the shop will take care of it, and it'll maintain quite a bit of resale value.
You can also take the Sirrus for a test ride to make sure the size is right and that its flat-bar road bike geometry is a good fit for the style of riding that you want to do.
While the Sirrus is more expensive, you get it professionally assembled, if any warranty work is ever needed the shop will take care of it, and it'll maintain quite a bit of resale value.
You can also take the Sirrus for a test ride to make sure the size is right and that its flat-bar road bike geometry is a good fit for the style of riding that you want to do.
While the Sirrus is more expensive, you get it professionally assembled, if any warranty work is ever needed the shop will take care of it, and it'll maintain quite a bit of resale value.
You can also take the Sirrus for a test ride to make sure the size is right and that its flat-bar road bike geometry is a good fit for the style of riding that you want to do.
You are 100% correct here, I was just trying to point out the relative bike value you are receiving compared to something more well-known.
"Effective price" of the Giordano is probably ~$400 (bike+LBS trip). Shop near my house, YMMV, offers a "new bike build" service for $50.
If I could pick, I'd go with the Specialized of course, but it comes with a premium tag.
You are 100% correct here, I was just trying to point out the relative bike value you are receiving compared to something more well-known.
"Effective price" of the Giordano is probably ~$400 (bike+LBS trip). Shop near my house, YMMV, offers a "new bike build" service for $50.
If I could pick, I'd go with the Specialized of course, but it comes with a premium tag.
$50 assembly is pretty cheap and probably only covers the basics. For comparison, REI charges $150 for an adult bike build, but I bet they inspect and adjust everything for that price. https://www.rei.com/stores/denver/bike-shop
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$50 assembly is pretty cheap and probably only covers the basics. For comparison, REI charges $150 for an adult bike build, but I bet they inspect and adjust everything for that price. https://www.rei.com/stores/denver/bike-shop
For sure, I was surprised at the cost. If you can "put it together" which, honestly, everyone should be able to do...it's literally attaching handlebars and a wheel, then it would be more akin to a tune-up, which can vary.
I fully agree with you, a bike bought at an LBS is going to ride better right out of the gate and come with a guarantee/less overall hassle...but there's a cost associated with that.
Purpose of my example was to show the caliber of bike you would need to buy at an LBS to get the same relative "bike value".
For sure, I was surprised at the cost. If you can "put it together" which, honestly, everyone should be able to do...it's literally attaching handlebars and a wheel, then it would be more akin to a tune-up, which can vary.
I fully agree with you, a bike bought at an LBS is going to ride better right out of the gate and come with a guarantee/less overall hassle...but there's a cost associated with that.
Purpose of my example was to show the caliber of bike you would need to buy at an LBS to get the same relative "bike value".
I just bought and assembled the $200 Giordano hybrid and it works fine for me. What kind of tune-up can be done to improve the ride?
I just bought and assembled the $200 Giordano hybrid and it works fine for me. What kind of tune-up can be done to improve the ride?
If everything works smoothly, no need to take it to a bike shop. If the gears aren't shifting smoothly or the brakes aren't as functioning properly, you'd take it in to get a gear calibration and/or gear calibration
I had to do a few adjustments to the FD and the brake pads but otherwise the Brava worked just fine out of the box.
The complaints in the other thread are all standard issues any "bike in a box" could have. If something is legitimately bent/damaged, that is another story…but I'm not seeing a ton of that.
$50 assembly is pretty cheap and probably only covers the basics. For comparison, REI charges $150 for an adult bike build, but I bet they inspect and adjust everything for that price. https://www.rei.com/stores/denver/bike-shop
Eh rei is super overpriced and takes advantage of city folk pretending they are outdoorsy
Eh rei is super overpriced and takes advantage of city folk pretending they are outdoorsy
I chose REI because they are a nationwide store that services bikes, but their prices are in-line with most other bike shops in the country. If you can find a store that "assembles" a bike for $50, I can guarantee you that they are just doing the bare minimum with no or minimal adjustments. An actual good bike build includes everything that a full tune-up includes and is usually priced about the same.
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For comparison sake, this is what a 2022 Specialized Sirrus 1.0 bike with near identical components would cost on sale. Only major difference between these bikes is the V-Brakes on the Specialized.
That Specialized is certainly a fine enough starter bike but component-wise I'd say it's a significant step down from the Giordano. Only a 7-speed drivetrain, hi-tensile steel fork (heavy and the absolute bottom of the barrel), and rim brakes vs. discs. While the stock disc brakes on the Giordano may not be anything to write home about it's pretty simple to upgrade them to full hydraulics or cable-actuated hydraulics which will far outperform the brakes on the Specialized.
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Take a look at the last several pages of the previous Giordano discussion to see the issues that people are having to deal with on their own with those bikes and decide if the cost savings is worth the potential headaches. https://slickdeals.net/f/16656935-giordano-brava-hybrid-bike-210?page=31#com
You can also take the Sirrus for a test ride to make sure the size is right and that its flat-bar road bike geometry is a good fit for the style of riding that you want to do.
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Take a look at the last several pages of the previous Giordano discussion to see the issues that people are having to deal with on their own with those bikes and decide if the cost savings is worth the potential headaches. https://slickdeals.net/f/16656935-giordano-brava-hybrid-bike-210?page=31#com
You can also take the Sirrus for a test ride to make sure the size is right and that its flat-bar road bike geometry is a good fit for the style of riding that you want to do.
Take a look at the last several pages of the previous Giordano discussion to see the issues that people are having to deal with on their own with those bikes and decide if the cost savings is worth the potential headaches. https://slickdeals.net/f/16656935-giordano-brava-hybrid-bike-210?page=31#com
You can also take the Sirrus for a test ride to make sure the size is right and that its flat-bar road bike geometry is a good fit for the style of riding that you want to do.
Take a look at the last several pages of the previous Giordano discussion to see the issues that people are having to deal with on their own with those bikes and decide if the cost savings is worth the potential headaches. https://slickdeals.net/f/16656935-giordano-brava-hybrid-bike-210?page=31#com
You can also take the Sirrus for a test ride to make sure the size is right and that its flat-bar road bike geometry is a good fit for the style of riding that you want to do.
You are 100% correct here, I was just trying to point out the relative bike value you are receiving compared to something more well-known.
"Effective price" of the Giordano is probably ~$400 (bike+LBS trip). Shop near my house, YMMV, offers a "new bike build" service for $50.
If I could pick, I'd go with the Specialized of course, but it comes with a premium tag.
"Effective price" of the Giordano is probably ~$400 (bike+LBS trip). Shop near my house, YMMV, offers a "new bike build" service for $50.
If I could pick, I'd go with the Specialized of course, but it comes with a premium tag.
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I fully agree with you, a bike bought at an LBS is going to ride better right out of the gate and come with a guarantee/less overall hassle...but there's a cost associated with that.
Purpose of my example was to show the caliber of bike you would need to buy at an LBS to get the same relative "bike value".
I fully agree with you, a bike bought at an LBS is going to ride better right out of the gate and come with a guarantee/less overall hassle...but there's a cost associated with that.
Purpose of my example was to show the caliber of bike you would need to buy at an LBS to get the same relative "bike value".
The complaints in the other thread are all standard issues any "bike in a box" could have. If something is legitimately bent/damaged, that is another story…but I'm not seeing a ton of that.
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