Comments on: XYZ Bike — Overview: My Foul Weather Friend http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:08:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Sunny bikes http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-89021 Sunny bikes Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:41:02 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/#comment-89021 Hello everybody, I want to indroduce you first proudly reseller of XYZ bikes - http://www.sunnybikes.com/ Check it out! Hello everybody, I want to indroduce you first proudly reseller of XYZ bikes – http://www.sunnybikes.com/

Check it out!

]]> By: Jen http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-84320 Jen Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:14:49 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/#comment-84320 Hello, hello. Your's is one of the only reviews I have found on this brand of bike. I am thinking of buying this model: http://www.xyzbikes.com/news/26-6-speed-beach-cruiser-for/ I want it for riding through my hilly neighborhood and I am wondering about the quality; How is your bike holding up? I am not looking for a cheap piece like the Schwinn cruisers at Target and Wal-Mart. I would like something that will last a few years or more. Feel free to email me any words of wisdom on the issue, it will be much appreciated! Thanks! Hello, hello. Your’s is one of the only reviews I have found on this brand of bike. I am thinking of buying this model: http://www.xyzbikes.com/news/26-6-speed-beach-cruiser-for/

I want it for riding through my hilly neighborhood and I am wondering about the quality; How is your bike holding up? I am not looking for a cheap piece like the Schwinn cruisers at Target and Wal-Mart. I would like something that will last a few years or more. Feel free to email me any words of wisdom on the issue, it will be much appreciated!

Thanks!

]]> By: mike http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-77769 mike Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:30:47 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/#comment-77769 This guy is a liar. Look at how incredibly long that seatpost is. No way is his 6 foot 5. He must be at least 7 foot 2 or taller. highest seatpost ever. hysterical. This guy is a liar. Look at how incredibly long that seatpost is. No way is his 6 foot 5. He must be at least 7 foot 2 or taller. highest seatpost ever. hysterical.

]]> By: Hank http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-75994 Hank Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:38:52 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/#comment-75994 For and extra $25 or so I added a front basket and a nice set of fenders, both of which can be ordered from XYZ. Like Warren, I have essentially designated this as my foul weather friend. I added some Schwalbe SnowStuds and it is fantastic on snow and ice though it sounds like I could have gotten away with their regular tires. My only problem has been relatively frequent loss of the chain, which has required some Fred Flinstone stops on downhill stretches. Overall a worthwhile addition to my collection For and extra $25 or so I added a front basket and a nice set of fenders, both of which can be ordered from XYZ. Like Warren, I have essentially designated this as my foul weather friend. I added some Schwalbe SnowStuds and it is fantastic on snow and ice though it sounds like I could have gotten away with their regular tires. My only problem has been relatively frequent loss of the chain, which has required some Fred Flinstone stops on downhill stretches. Overall a worthwhile addition to my collection

]]> By: david p. http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-75429 david p. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:35:36 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/#comment-75429 kind of a fugly bike. there's like seven feet of seat post there. does it come in a bigger size? kind of a fugly bike.
there’s like seven feet of seat post there. does it come in a bigger size?

]]> By: doug http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-75357 doug Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:24:18 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/#comment-75357 i just can't get excited by a bike like this. most people could find a better bicycle for cheaper, used. i just can’t get excited by a bike like this. most people could find a better bicycle for cheaper, used.

]]> By: john http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-75356 john Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:15:18 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/#comment-75356 Too expensive....these days you can get even better bike for much less...around 50 $$ just shop around you fool... Too expensive….these days you can get even better bike for much less…around 50 $$ just shop around you fool…

]]> By: Fritz http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-75324 Fritz Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:48:53 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/#comment-75324 With the exchange rate these days that $100 is probably about equivalent to the price of a basket of fish and chips these days. Great overview, Warren. With the exchange rate these days that $100 is probably about equivalent to the price of a basket of fish and chips these days.

Great overview, Warren.

]]> By: Warren T http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-75321 Warren T Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:26:39 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/#comment-75321 It took me about 5 rides to get the quick release seat posted tightend the correct amount to keep it from sliding down while I rode. I have it pulled out to the point that I have a good four inches inside the tube and have hit a couple bone crunching bumps and it does feel secure. It is a comfortable seat. It took me about 5 rides to get the quick release seat posted tightend the correct amount to keep it from sliding down while I rode. I have it pulled out to the point that I have a good four inches inside the tube and have hit a couple bone crunching bumps and it does feel secure. It is a comfortable seat.

]]> By: cafn8 http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-75319 cafn8 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:06:51 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/17/xyz-bike-overview-my-foul-weather-friend/#comment-75319 True, a nice reliable single speed at that price seems like a good option for budget minded people without the tools/time/skills to take on an old used bike. The only thing I'm a little concerned about is that seat post. It looks awfully long. Does it feel secure, or is there a good chance that a tall guy like you or me could get careless, hit a pothole and end up sitting on the rear tire? True, a nice reliable single speed at that price seems like a good option for budget minded people without the tools/time/skills to take on an old used bike. The only thing I’m a little concerned about is that seat post. It looks awfully long. Does it feel secure, or is there a good chance that a tall guy like you or me could get careless, hit a pothole and end up sitting on the rear tire?

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