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@Jimin
Hi all
I've had one of these bikes for about eighteen months now. I ride it every few days, around town and sometimes on longer trips.
It's certainly not made of the most expensive components, the seat squeaks like crazy, and the front brake is flimsy. However as the back pedal brake is so efficient I rarely use the front, I can always change the saddle, I got pretty much what I expected... for £120 it was never going to be a Pashley. And from looking at forums, Pashley don't use very good components either. Pay for the name?
This bike ticked all the boxes for me. I didn't want a cheap 21 speed mountain bike from anywhere because they all have the v brakes, 21 speeds, gadgets and gizmos... I wanted something simple and low maintenance, which is exactly what I got. Anytime I did go into Halfords, or any other bike shop, the sales people would guide me away from the bottom of the range machines anyway, telling me they wouldn't last.
This bike is perfect for casual use. I'd love to get a lighter framed bike with better components but until I can find one that fits the bill, I'm sticking with what I have. No maintenance needed at all in 18 months, and I've had nothing but compliments on it.
So plus one for this bike. It won't win the Giro but there are no pushy sales people and it does look pretty cool, individual anyway. Next time I park it at the train station I'll take a photo of thirty or so drab looking mountain bikes with this next to them and post it here. No stickers on the frame either, I hate labels.
Thumbs up!
Jim