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Mirage Pro review by runner0083
runner0083

Manufactured By Motobecane
Overall rating BY THIS USER (3.2)
Overall rating BY ALL USERS (3.2)
Price Paid BY THIS USER $497.00
Avg. Price Paid BY ALL USERS $497.00
Buy again from this company? No
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Used product for : 8 months
Ease of use :
56cm frame easy to ride for my size.
Quality of Construction :
Not much to say for Tiagra components. I've had to adjust them several times. (bike has just over 1000miles on it)
Fit :
As a primarily tri rider I wish it had a more aggressive seat tube angle (it is 73degrees). But the 56cm frame fits me well
Comfort :
Again, I just wish the seat tube angle was closer to 77 degrees)
Adjustability :
Seat has plenty of room to travel up or down as needed. An inch or so of spacers in steerer tube and invertible stem allow for a few inches of adjustability.
Durability :
Have had to adjust rear derailleur several times.
Value :
Hard to find a road bike for less than $600, so this seems like a good deal for a beginner.
Appearance :
Bland gray paint scheme with yellow accents
Performance :
Heavy (with aeros, seat, pedals about 22lbs.)
Not big enough gears requires very high cadence to maintain high speed on downhills
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Strengths

1. price


Weaknesses

1. weight
2. spd pedals
3. way too many spokes on wheels

Summary

I realize that most of the things I complained about on this bike are easily replaceable components, but as I bought it on eBay this was how it came.





   
   
 
 
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