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GMC Yukon XL Road Bike (22"/56cm Frame)Product Details/SpecificationsRecording label: GMC Manufacturer: GMCModel: 35022 EAN: 0016751350226 Binding: Sports Universal product code (UPC): 016751350226 Brand: GMC Size: 22"/56cm Frame Features•Medium Frame bike; 22" or 56.0cm, Top Tube 55.5cm, Chain Stay 40.4cm with a standover height of 32" or 81.0cm•Lightweight Aluminum 6061 frame and fork •Shimano Sora STI Shift/Brake Levers L2 / R7 •Quick release lightweight aloy wheelset •Kenda 700c Tires with matching trim Price: $304.95   Product DescriptionThis 14-speed road bike features a 6061 aluminum road bike frame, high profile Vitesse aluminum rims, Vitesse racing saddle for a smooth ride, Shimano STI shifters and an alloy crank set.Customer ReviewsChristmas present purchase Review date: 2008-12-26 Rating: 8 out of 10 I just purchased this bike for my son for Christmas and it was rather easy to put together. However, the integrated Sora STI brake/shift mechanism is not functioning. We are amateurs when it comes to cycling components, so I don't know if the part is defective or needs adjusting. When pedaling, neither the front or rear gears will shift. Unless someone has any suggestions, I guess I'll have to take it to a bike shop. Also, I purchased the 25in size for my 6'1" son (based on the reviews posted) and it is a bit too high. Different Components but still a great value! Review date: 2008-12-11 Rating: 10 out of 10 I ordered the 22" model and have had it for about 5 months now. I am 5' 10.5" and I fit perfectly on this bike. The handle bars might be more comfortable if they could move up about an inch but it's not bad. I have ridden it well over 300 miles so far. When I first looked at the bike, I was shocked to see that it had 16 gears as opposed the the specified 14. This is featured only on the 22" model I discovered. Although the components are not Shimano (as advertised), the Micro Shift components are not bad. The front derailleur is Shimano but the chain tends to grind against it slightly when using the low gear in front and high (5-8) in back. It's not horrible but the person riding behind you will definitely hear it. I've had a couple flats since I received the bike but I was going relatively fast over train tracks and a broken up brick pathway, so I blame those to be my fault as opposed to the bike's "deep" rims (they look normal to me but I'm not a veteran road biker). I haven't had any problems with the rims yet or the spokes protruding through them as some other reviewers have said. I immediately replaced the rim tape with some Velox ones I got from REI for $5 just in case and they seem to be doing a good job. This bike is an excellent, excellent buy for people looking for a good commuter or for the occasional race. I personally have gotten a lot of compliments on it (despite the funny looks I got from the road biking team on campus) and people are very surprised that it was only $300. If you remove all of the "caution" stickers, it actually makes the bike look very sleek. I assembled the bike myself which isn't hard to do at all. If you have even a general idea of how to put the rims, threaded handlebar, seat post, and pedals on a bike you will do just fine. Just take a look at another bike and you will see that it's merely a few bolts here and there. A $90 tune-up and assembly inspection from the bike shop had me riding in no time. You can easily accelerate up to 20 mph within a matter of seconds from a stand still with this bike. Although it is about double the weight of a $600 road bike you'll find at your bike shop, you will be pleasantly surprised at how much faster and easier it is to ride this bike if you've mainly had experience on a mountain bike. With a little work, you can max out at about 28 mph on a flat road. I've gotten up to 35 mph going downhill. The shifting is ok. Lately, if I shift downward on the rear gears, I may have to shift once in the opposite direction to get the chain centered on the sprocket because it seems as if shifting down a click actually moves the rear derailleur two notches instead of one. I have kept my bike out of the rain and stored indoors since I purchased it, so I can only find this to be the fault of either Micro Shift's components or faulty tuning by the bike shop, not sure which. When shifting, I noticed that the front derailleur can actually move in several small increments (6 I think) rather than just 2 (one for each sprocket in front) in order to fine-tune the position of the front derailleur depending on what gear you are on in the back. Even after discovering this, I was unable to get the grinding on the upper gears to go away completely. Another small inconvenience is that in places where dirt tends to fly up, such as the seat stays (those two supports attached to the bolt on the rear wheel) and on the horizontal bar at the top of the frame, the paint has small chips. They're not bad but I was hoping to keep the esthetics of my bike a pristine as possible. Some accessories that I would suggest adding are SKS Raceblade XL Fenders, Planet Bike Blaze Headlight, Planet Bike Superflash Tail-light, Sigma BC1606L Bike Computer, and a mountable bike pump for those flats (in case you have the same problems as some of the other reviewers). I would definitely recommend this bike to others. It's not high-end but it will definitely get you from A to B and in style too! After a couple years it might be beneficial to invest in some better Shimano components but the Micro Shift ones will do just fine until then. If you do upgrade things, you will certainly have a bike worthy of that $600 price tag. Buy this bike! It's certainly not perfect but I assure you that you won't regret your purchase! All of my friends think I'm obsessed with it because I spend so much time riding it! exceeded my expectations Review date: 2008-10-22 Rating: 10 out of 10 Received my 25 inch unit about 2 weeks ago. If your close to 6 feet, I suggest this size after reading some of the reviews. Glad I did. As advertised, all components were there and the bike was assembled perfectly. Not one bolt /screw was mis-torqued. It took about an hour to put the components together. Have rode it 30 miles and only needed a minor front dérailleur adjustment. I really like the bike. The fit/finish/attention to detail is spot on. I don't see how they can sell a bike of this quality for $324. Their customer service is great too! good bike Review date: 2008-10-16 Rating: 8 out of 10 Me: 6'2",220 pds and 44 years old. I have several bikes and ride about 100-150 miles a week. I bought this bike because I did not want to abuse my nicer($1200 cannondale) road bike,part of my riding is in rough terrain and I also take my bike in the train etc. The bad: the bike came with crooked rims and needed some adjustments. The average owner can take it to a bike shop and repair the minor items for +- $50.00. This bike is good for up to 20-22 mph constant speed. The good: most riders( me included) are happy with the 20mph speeds on this bike. I love the looks , the shifters and the overall quality( I've ridden 500 miles so far). THIS IS A GOOD BUY FOR THE AVERAGE RIDER, however, understand that you are not buying a top of the line bicycle. But, this bike is a good buy for 95% of amateur riders. Enjoy!! Super starter road bike Review date: 2008-09-23 Rating: 10 out of 10 This is a super value for a starter bike. I'm just getting back into riding after a 20 year lay off. I looked around and couldn't find a road bike at a LBS for under $600. I really wasn't sure if I wanted to spend that much. I found this bike on Amazon and was a little unsure about it until I rode it. This is a great bike for someone like me ( a novice in his 50's). It was easy to assemble and after riding it all doubts disappeared. The only suggestions I have is to get a bike computer, gloves,helmet and a more confortable seat. |
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