Kettler Ergo Racer GT Magnetic Cycle

Advantages: None at all
Disadvantages: too difficult even on the lowest setting

...I had one of these excercise bikes, used it once and gave it to a friend. I bought it from Index or Argos, cant remeber which for £100. It was a self assembly job which was not too difficult but on using the cycle it was a nightmare. Because it use magnets instead of a friction belt you had to constantly strain to keep the wheel going unlike a conventional cycle which sort of free wheels a bit. I used this excercise bike for less then 5 minutes and my legs were like jelly when I got off. I have since given it to a friend. It was a total waste of money and would not recomend it to anyone.... Read review

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Advantages: Great bike, excellent looks
Disadvantages: Price

...You look at the bike and you are already stunned, the looks on this bike are amazing. For the price (£1300 r.r.p) you could expect a little more. With its combination of Shimano Alivio cranks and Deore LX rear mech, the price could easily include an upgrade of these. Brakes, Avid 1.9, have amazing stoppage, and with one tab on the brake, you are already over the front! Much from this there are lots of little features on the bike which really make it come alive: Rock Shox Judy 100 front suspension forks, Rock Shox deluxe back suspension and 6061 butted hadle bars. The bike comes in a choice of colours, either GT HOT white or GT Mango. It is also in a choice of sizes: s,m,l/. The bike should be classed as a Cross Country Racer come Downhiller. The fork absorb anything thrown at them with the 100 mm of travel, same as the 4.6 inch of soft... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average off topic

Advantages: Well built, good performace,
Disadvantages: None so far...

...I have recently bought this bike from Halfords and I am very pleased with it. I originally had an old Raleigh bike, and after that broke on me after many years of use, I decided it was time to treat myself and get a new bike. I did abit of research and landed on this bike. I'm glad I did. The bike looks like it means business. It has front suspension with a lock out facility, which is especially useful when climbing uphill. The Shimano Deore gears work well, and their isn't any annoying noises or squeaks so far. Even the hydraulic gears work silently. The price did frighten me at first, but as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for I recommend buying a heavy duty lock for it aswell. I am very pleased with this bike, so much so that I am hopefully going to compete in the London to Brighton Cycle RIde this year.... Read review

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