Bianchi DOSS 4800 Al Alivio mix V-Brake

Advantages: FANTASTIC FORKS
Disadvantages: Naff Components,

...money and not be supplied with a front brake (the DJ3's don't have V-Brake Bosses) than pay for that rubbish, wet or dry it made a horrible, embarrasing squeaking sound, You would stop quicker if you just jammed your feet into the ground. Whereas the rear brake was mediocre, it did it's job and i didn't have much to complain about, apart from the fact that there are much better brakes out there. The rear mech (reailleur) supplied is definately not the best (Alivio, designed for the novice enthusiast, according to shimano) I had serious problems shifting up often banging my knee (very painfully) on the stem due to a late/bad gear change. The bizarre thing is the bike is designed with a replaceable horizontal dropout, something only found on single speed bikes, but all you have t do is slam the wheel as far forward as it will go and Bob... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Excellent bike with well Specified Equipment
Disadvantages: No fun riding in the rain.

...If you are considering purchasing a new bike and are not sure which to choose I can recommend the C.B. Urban 300.It is a cross between a road bike and a mountain bike. Having an aluminium frame it is light and easy to ride (Make sure you get the correct size frame) The Shimano gears I have found to be excellent,the brakes are very good to. I chose this particular model over the Urban 100 & 200 due to the better specification of parts and the front suspension which enhances both comfort on road and offroad. It is ideal for treking on trails or country pathways. TECHNICAL INFORMATION. Brake Levers: Shimano S.T.I Brakes: Forge V Alloy Chain: Z9000 Chainset: Shimano C 203 Number of Gears 24 Frame / Colour: Taper tube alloy Frame sizes: 18,20,22 Freewheel: Shimano 8 speed cassette Gear Levers: Shimano S.T.I Gears Front... Read review

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Advantages: Price, Ride, Street Cred !!
Disadvantages: Hard seat for long rides !

...Having used an MBK Raider hartdail for the last 10 years, and seeing all this new suspension technology coming in, I was tempted to purchase a new Mountain Bike. After looking at all the options :- hardtail, front suspension only, front and rear suspension, I decided to go for the Claud Butler Karve Full Suspension Bike. The price was £400, and for this you get an all alloy frame and rear swingarm, front Suntour MG81 with preload adjusters and disc mounts, rear RS-I alloy shock, Alivio 24 speed with Acera STI shifters, front Grimeca cable disk brake, rear Vuelta alloy 'v' brake, Tioga aheadset, Vuelta tyres and Airline 1 rims, Zoom stem, QR front and rear, QR seatpost plus Tioga Multi Control 2 seat with Kevlar sided panels (which can be a bit painful on long rides! ) (phew !!). The ride itself it very lively, giving great control... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful