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BikesDirect.com "Dawes Lightning 1500" review

  • Price Paid:$500.00
  • User rating:
    (3.7)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 6 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"I had one issue with the Aero bars due to the taper.
The bars need to be installed too close to the stem for my fit. Even then, it is hard to install them on the taper. I had to install them in the skinny portion, then use a dowel and rubber mallet to snug them on the taper."eabeam

(5)

Ease of installation

Handlebars and pedals. Used LBS.
Fitting and assembly = $50.
Issue with Aero clip-on see below.

(4)

Ease of use

Comes ready to go with a little install and adjustment.

(4)

Quality of Construction

So far so good, as me in a year and hundreds more miles.

(4)

Fit

I have shorter legs.
Should probably have a 56cm bike, this is a 58 per their sizing chart.

(3)

Comfort

I have a long torso, I think that this is more an issue of Tri bikes that this one type.
Because of my issue with the Aero bars, I have had an issue with putting my full weight on the pads.

(3)

Adjustability

I have not tweaked things yet.
I want to make sure I am used to putting miles on before I try to play.

(3)

Durability

Too soon to tell.

(5)

Value

You cannot beat bikesDirect.com for price.

(3)

Appearance

Simple and functional entry - level bike.
I don't pick bikes for looks.

(3)

Customer Service

One email, I have not really needed them.

(4)

Performance

The bike is not the limiting factor right now...

Strengths

Price, good components.

Weakness

Know that this is a clone.
they buy the licensing rights to use certain names.
Then, they have clones built from factories and slap their stickers on them.
The components are legit.

Buyers club"Dawes Lightning 1500"
  • 2 people use
  • 0 workouts logged
  • 7.69 miles / 1.22 hours logged