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Just a note on Create bikes - I bought one just over a year a go for £200 delivered. Annoyingly I didn't see all the posts about them here before buying - however..
I have ridden it really hard, in stock trim (apart from pedals), and just generally abused it for a year, and so far it has done me well. Sure, it's very heavy, the wheels flex under power but if you're just looking for a cheap run around and don't need to cover loads of distance they're not a HUGELY bad decision.
On the flip side, it's been a year now and my rear hub is starting to go! But, I'm not the average use case for this bike, I jump it, chuck it against lamposts, ride it in all weather and barely maintain it so it's not particularly surprising!
Just be aware they're not a quality device, but will serve many people's purpose if you're considering one!