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I am already looking at buying a good bike from my local bike shop. To me and many others like me these bikes are truly bargains. As some were missing. Bike shop advised me that the American chain was poor and offered me a French upgrade. All the parts feel very sturdy, like they'll never break! What's even worse that buying a cheap BSO is when you pay a lot of money for a BSO you thought was going to be a real bike. They would never buy a new 4x4 for 3000, yet somehow fail to make the connection that a bike for 10% of the price of a decent one might perhaps be compromised Not all cheap bikes are rubbish! It was heavy and a pain to ride, so not much enjoyment out of it. (Kids are 7, 13 and 15) Provided I really inspect the construction and materials used and accept that I will have to totally strip the bike down and rebuild it, greasing all components as I go before it can be used, then it is all OK. I run low end spd pedals and shoes as on "road shoes" you are reduced to waddling like a duck, off the bike. We need to have eaten our weetabix to lift the full sussers into the work stand. Bought it back. The front wheel collapsed. That said, I have just bought a Carrera Zeus 2014 for the occasional sprint commute to work (mainly because I am trying to get into the top 10 on a number of segments in Strava), but I will continue to ride the Jumpro as well, and looking at it, I am pretty sure it will last another 20 years, although new bikes will probably hover by then! I pretty much agree with this. I wouldn't like to risk a sub-100 bike from that same store nowadays. Lasted for two miles before the crankshaft died. However, decent "Road" bikes appear to start at circa 400. Excellent resource/rant. Automobile Plastic Fastener&Bumper Shield Retainer, Autos Car Body Door Panels Fastener Clips Plastic Fender Retainer Clips. You get what you pay for plain and simple. halfords mechanics are a joke they dont know the name of components one didnt know what a rear mech was and another halfords i was in three of them were trying to assemble a bike! Only advice would be to take out a service-plan if you do get a BSO from the likes of Halfords, regular checks and maintenance is the key to keeping these cheap beasts in good and safe condition (had new tyres and a new back wheel in 3 years - which I dont think is too shabby for a 100 odd quid bike!). I got a bike , the cheapest available, others (in StackExchange) and probably you call it BSO. 'Bloke' turned up on the doorstep with an 'old style' bike. I did not haggle over the 10. I only decided to change the crankset aftre clocking close to 500km on it. OK bike but heavy, unresponsive and always needing adjustment. My wife and I bought our first bikes in 1977, for a little over $100 ea new. of the monstrous bits of rubbish that are BSOs. I certainly agree with this article, although not with all of the comments. Thanks for all the useful information and opinion. My favorite story is of a Certified Toyota mechanic who came to me with his BSO. I always have and always will make sure these bikes are safe and legal before they leave the shop, with the customers satisfaction at the forefront of my mind, but these are really only good for leisurely rides and commutes (even though they have full suspension) they are much better suited to flat asphalt. A couple of years ago, I did carry out a complete overhaul on it. I squarely blame Walmart for creating this business model, everything ,must be CHEAP. Take me back to the good old days when all we needed was a purple chopper and bag of cola cubes. Great article! I see a lot of these BSOs, from where I come from, and most of them are sad and forlorn looking things, abandoned or just waiting for the landfill. - and rubbing against the wheel. Keep wheeling guys, suck it up. Some of those will be due for a later tidy up or replacement. So went for a hardtail option by kona (also not cheap At All) the frame was great the seals went on the fork in a few months and the bottom bracket was complete rubbish. I ride all year round - with breathable waterproofs and neoprene over-shoes: it is never a problem. She rides it regulary, it never gets maintained, its horrible and heavy but the odd thing is, it has never failed - not even a puncture. My view was that most bikes are not used and end up cluttering up the shed or garage. That was 18 yrs ago, she's been hit by a car twice, and still rides as good as new. Or at least be fair. Nick T Well said indeed. I read this article with interest as the owner of a BSO that was purchased at a cost of 170 from a well know retailer about 18 months ago, which at the time was what I needed to tootle up and down the canal towpath. There is however no build quality what so ever. Handlebars on back to front or upside down. The saddle is comfortable. If you want something to ride short distances and leave in a risky location (but still securely locked!) I have to say I'm in agreement with Volker Lensch - by comparison with other mass-produced consumer items I do not see why you should have to run to 400 to get a reasonably serviceable bike. Both wheels were buckled out of the box so I sent it back and got another one which was exactly the same!! I only took up cycling a number of years ago because I gave up smoking. I'd probably be sacked if the manager heard me. In the past I have owned some very good mtbs including an Orange C6 until it was stolen. I do my own servicing, only resorting to the LBS if I do not have the proper tools to carry out the repairs or servicing. It's all original parts minus the saddle which is a replacement from a similar British 3 speed. They cost a few hundred quid back then, but you can bag a bargain now for between 40-100. The old three speed bikes still work, my theory is that anything that's still rideable after 10 years of use will go almost forever.

Started riding to work a few weeks ago, using my old '73 Hercules I got as a kid. I stumbled across this article by accident and it is probably the best article I have read on this subject. This is a brilliant article. Please come visit us to see how the car fasteners production process is well managed. I understand that people think a bicycle should be cheap but that is nonsense - labour is expensive and if you have to take a piece of rubbish into the bike shop to get it "fixed" - understandably they will not be interested and - if they are - the maintenance is likely to cost more than the bike itself. However, some of us can't afford expensive bikes. I am a regular rider with a 8 mile hilly round trip commute and use such such a bike (an old Apollo XC.26 from Halfords, I paid 25 second hand). Putting LBS mechanics out of a job? What happened to my the BSO that I posted about in November 2012? A 10 mobile phone from a supermarket is awful to use and made of cheap plastic and nothing like an Iphone, but spend a bit more and you can get something nearly as good. at a reputable sports shop for just under $100. I was so bloody wrong. The designers work for Genesis, Saracen and Madison. What the hell happen to 'At least they are riding bicycles' ?

Speak to your friendly bike shop/ask around friends and family/ebay/freecycle. Now 2015, brought 3 bso's. It just works as an extension of my body - every time, all the time: it is a joy to ride. Thank you for your enquiry and you will be contacted soon. In the 4 years I cycled the journey to work I got through 3 BSOs. So you can still sometimes get quality at a bargain price, if you're lucky, but I would never expect to get such use from a cheap and nasty catalogue bike. Yes there's a place for cheap bikes, but not at the expense of the safety and enjoyment of the rider. Great for door panel, fender & bumper for most car brands. Kids bikes are some of the worst offenders and not a good way to get kids into cycling. Heavy bikes may or may not be more dependable, may be as fast as lighter bikes on level ground. Why didn't I come across this before. I bought a tatty Dawes Streetwise off E-bay for 50p in 2006 (I made the first and only bid!) The gears are clutched! You can buy a Husqvarna petrol chain saw for 130, a Hyundai petrol mower for 120, a Beko washing machine for 180, Indesit fridge for 130 and a Beko full-size dishwasher for 190. Some people in NZ even apply for finance to buy these so called bikes.

The factory had fitted a new chain without shortening it, and it used to slip. It's rear derailleur sheared off on an uphill climb and gear change, the wheel needed rebuilding. great article , thanks. It's now a lovely bike to ride, and the paint is still like new.

I'm expecting delivery of a boxed bike today. I bought a BSO from a Decathlon store in 2009, one of their bottom-of-the-range 'Original 3' hybrid models for 109 . store bike is a 500% better value, particularly if it's fitted properly and ridden often (at least weekly). For a brand name it had basic components, the cheapest components. The claimed retail price was about 100 quid. I bought what for me was an expensive bike, ( a Voodoo Bakka, which at around 400 quid is a solid little beast. But two days ago I decided to upgrade to something a bit more comfy due to a back problem, so got an 'Original 7' for 229, which has front and rear suspension and a gel saddle. So much so that its just received new brakes, brake levers, cable, saddle, seat post and grips, Also a used sprocket, crank and chain ring with better gearing for the ramp parks. I'd say that most people think good quality bikes are all about designer labels and are largely style over substance in the same way that designer clothes are often made in the same factories as the cheap stuff but are labeled with designer logos. Excellent article, can't fault anything written there. I bought a claud butler 1992, at the time I was on good wages for my age ( 20 ) so decided to treat myself, I have since passed it on to my father. Some years ago I purchased the giant warp full susser (not cheap by any means) the frame snappedreplaced by giant and again snapped frame then just for good measure a third snapped in the same place. It is recommended to reserve your time slot before adding all your products into the shopping cart. Or perhaps that's unfair because it's good of you to share your experience and good advice with the world for free in the first place. It took me a few months to splash the extra cash, but I ended spending 400 on a trek Marlin 6 hardtail and fell in love with the sport.

Not bad for 64. So, now that my own son is five, I have bought him a nice, light Islabike Beinn 20, and we go out cycling together. Yes there are other bike manufacturers but for the money and the specification you can't fault it, but it is that halfords get the reputation for cheap bikes they have becuase of the people who know nothing about bikes at all apart from how to ride one, and you can get for at the moment for 203.99 a Carrera Vulcan V-spec which I personally own and I abuse on trails at Thetford forest in Norfolk and not a single thing has gone wrong with it in the year I have owned it, but for 199.99 an apollo pahze which again is a hardtail but that 4 difference they are a world apart. I used to have to build BSOs (we called them that too..) and after a while my colleague and I refused to sign any paperwork claiming the bike was safe for sale, having to explain to customers why we had not signed the document. They don't see the point in spending more than they have to on something they don't use. But you have eloquently and without the deep frustration I often hear described this situation. Thank you thank you thank you for this article! If you ever find a decrepit product of theirs do not hesitate to contact them and let them know it is ass. You can have all of the fancy tools and equipment imaginable, but a job is nothing without quality components to underpin it and keep everything securely in place. (ie reebok) But probably have nothing to do with the brand they advertise? From prsonal experience, it got me to work twice and home once. LOL,I cry so as not to weep. I guess it might if you never ride it, but then so will a 100 pound bike. Unfortunately this change has been carried through to all bike types, including the "sit up and beg" classics that I am interested in. If you just still want a bike to ride to the shops there's plenty of proper bikes you can get for a low budget or better second hand. It is my transportation. they are only gaining a few minutes on me with the Apollo. I am a poor man and can't afford cheap things.buy cheap and buy twice. Was considering BSO's but am now trying to source a 2nd hand Carrera Vulcan or similar as they look like the best for my budget (200 max). El-Cheapo's for 50-100 were any good i would sell

Nicola, I've had a ridgeback bike for 2 years without one ounce of trouble. Forget it! Sure is creeks a little, but it's almost 30 years old! There is some great bikes out there but anyone should learn from my mistake, immediately return any bike which isn't functioning correctly, demand a refund. Bikes are a science of their own, not rocket science, but it needs specialists in their field to I wouldn't use it to hang clothes from. The brakes performed very well in the dry but abysmally in wet conditions. I suppose some brands forgot what quality was. Please enter the content for your inquiry. Compare it to mobile phones, computer consoles etc and it's far better value (and it won't be crippled by an OS 'upgrade' in 18 months time). Look at some of the TOP cars and how many problems they have. Its a mine field and as I am a novice and beginner thought I need to crawl before I walk. It's a shame because Halfords do sell good bikes too. The parts should last you years, but of course things happen on the road and that is all part of cycling. The bike is still in our family 60 years on & will give any new expensive bike a run for their money any day!! I bought a 16 year old bicycle, a named brand, but it was in running condition and I paid a fraction of its original cost. 'Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.' I'm going to buy a BSO just because I have no clue whether I'll ride it or not. I bought a cheap 100 catalogue bike a few years back and it arrived in a flat pack. Given I am doing it you should have some sympathy for the bike, live and learn. They can be used on buses, trains, planes, truck, caravans and cars. But the biggest problem is that a lot of people who buy cheap expect skilled mechanics to fix them for a cost relative to the cost of the bike. Halfords staff may lack knowledge at times but they'll never be patronise you like a small independent bike shop. We sell them and give the money to charity. It rides nice and smooth, the brakes are razor precise, the gears all work. I am the proud owner of a scott hard-tail and just from the maintenance side of things it is so much easier to maintain and set up than a budget bike. I recently used to ride to work daily. Look for "clearance" bikes and so-called "soiled" bikes. One suspects the 2005 monthly wage of 2 grand is less in 2015 but 300+ remains a fair price for something fun, sturdy and reliable. Good advice, I don't bother buying new anymore, the cheap bikes are utter trash and the decent/high end stuff is far to expensive, my chosen route is eBay and look for a decent quality 80/90/00's bike from the likes of Marin/GT, ok they may need a new cable or two or a pair of tyres but still work out far cheaper than than a mid range bike of today, recently bought a 1996 'Saracen Powertrax' for 29, I've changed the tyres for 1.5" road slicks adjusted the cable for the front derailleur and have proceeded to put about 5-600 miles on it in 3-4 weeks without so much as a hitch, that's what I call a bargain Nice article. My employer's signed up to the govt. However, now I got myself a entry-range Raleigh commuter bike. Poor welds are not limited to this type of bike, I have had to get a couple of frames re-welded due to substandard welding, poor components are also not limited to this type of bike - my daughters 350 Dawes MTB had an atrocious groupset with grip shifts on it (not now, Deore throughout). Snapped chain, painful gear changes and what felt like a foot long razor on my posterior. halfords domed Turns out to be a Raleigh Ventura from about 1985. oh, and I fitted a pannier rack and bought some bags a few years ago. as for supermarket bikes if you have to buy one insist in one in its box not an assembled one and get a competent mechanic to assemble it ok it may only last six months but at least you will have ridden a safely assembled bike not one assembled by someone who knows nothing about bikes High quality materials and construction to ensure exact OEM fit and finish. Sometimes it takes a ride on a nice bike for someone born and bred on BSO's to understand why proper bikes are more expensive. The thing fell apart. - You mention that a 400 pound bike will last 10 years. I used to buy crap second-hand bikes as they invariably got stolen, but since inheriting a good one I can really see what the fuss is about - it's so much easier and smoother to ride. So I looked for an "off the shelf", conventional bike. Motorcycle Battery Chargers & Accessories, Halfords Number Plate Screws & Caps (HFX220), Halfords Petrol Hose Clips 15mm-17mm HFX267, Halfords Assorted Headlamp Retaining Spring HFX697, Halfords Professional Pry Bar Set 11 Pieces HFX726, Halfords Set Screws & Nuts M7 x 40mm (HFX692), Halfords Number Plate Screws and Caps - Black, Halfords Socket Cap Screws M6 x 40mm HFX250, Halfords Petrol Pipe Clips 13-14mm HFX266, Halfords Assorted Stainless Steel Nuts, Bolts & Washers. I totally agree. I own a so called "BSO" and have done for 8 years. Basic, yes. I get less than half that as monthly pay LOL!. cost up to 150 (usually far less) and none of them have any problems; some of these people have owned them for years. A lot of people are in the same position as me. So, unfortunately, for me there is little reason to invest in a bike as I know I cannot give it the security and care it deserves. After that I decided never to buy a cheap bike again and I was serious about it. Maybe 20 years later dumped it. No rust, no bent bits, and she still carries up to 7 carrier bags of grocery shopping, plus dog (in the trailer). The other option is to buy a decent made bike 2nd hand, Great article indeed! It was returned to the shop and they just replaced it with another bike. selling bikes. also some comments on usual well known suspects would be welcome- raleigh, claud butler, falcon, carerra etc. But not without explaining again and again how cheap suspension bikes are heavy, hard work to ride and 20mm of travel is quite useless. I've owned a 3k Orange 5 Pro and upgraded it with a few hundred quid immediately to make it fit for challenging trails. Buy good, buy only once in a lifetime. I bought a relatively good bike from a reputable dealer in 1991 and it cost me very little in repairs in the meantime, despite using it almost every day. Certainly many people I know will happily lavish time and money on keeping a bike in good order - it's a labour of love and cyclists are often understandably passionate about their mode of transport, but I think to be honest about this you need to factor in 10 years of brake blocks, inner tubes, tyres, cables, etc plus the odd larger job - a new wheel or bottom bracket - plus either the time and tools, or the labour costs to sort all that out. There is a *huge* market for low quality, cheap BSOs here, because they make sense. I have only replaced the cables and brake pads in all that time. I got it from a good bike shop. FYI - www.cyclescheme.co.uk, best wishes, Mike. I have no interest in racing or competition. Only one thing - if you're buying a decent bike, buy a decent lock to secure it with (Top category D lock, and/or motorbike chain). Some (hopefully) constructive criticism of your otherwise excellent article: It's just not worth it in the long run at all. I'm really surprised how good it is for such a low price. customers packaging requirements are available, 200/500 pcs in a bag /inner;some bags in a carton. I do feel like i've betrayed my LBS a bit, but 500 is a big saving and they will still get the business servicing it. Clark slingsby. Bought a cheap bike, got me back into cycling, was sub 100. So far I've only put 10 miles on this bike, but it's a pleasure to ride! Then, last year I bought an old Raleigh Mustang off of Gumtree for 20 smackers. Refused to do this again. I work at a charity bike shop and we receive donations from the public of old bikes and make them safe and fit for use. They have to work harder and use more calories! Anyway, hope this is informative.

Suggesting it is built to a standard. I work for Halfords and yes admittedly they do sell some cheap stuff which does often come back but you cannot fault the Carrera or boardman bikes for the kind of components that you get for the money, once set up correctly they can more than compete with an equivilant raleigh or claud butler. Within reason, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR *ABOVE A CERTAIN LEVEL* Bikes, houses, cars, care homes. Like my earlier Trek, the components are very good - not top of the range mind - but decent quality. I bought the bike for $310 I have kept it well maintained and have spent about $80-$100 total on keeping up with maintenance.

Specialized & Giants with stripped threads and wrong size spokes. I will never by a cheap bike. This was a great read. Got rid of it. For those who call this bike snobbery, try riding a decent bike and then comparing it with the stuff sold at certain toy shops and in catalogues. I also have a Scott Sportster 40 2012 model that cost me 600.00 pounds, and this has had it's problems but you need to maintain all your bikes which I do and it rides very well. Nice article! Most of the people commenting in favor of BSO most likely do not actually ride trails, or if so, probably fire road.

But then again, if you don't know any different, you're stuck with BSO's. Luckily some of the parts I had and some I bought 2nd hand but realistically for the cost time etc it would have been cheaper to invest in something decent new. Not always true. Having ridden hack bikes and BSOs for years I can definitely feel the difference now: praise be to the clubcard :P. I work in a bike shop and we only sell quality bicycles for cyclists.

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