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Orbita Hybrid bike

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  • 11-07-2018 10:45pm
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    The Witches Cat
    Registered Users Posts: 257 ✭✭


    Hi
    Wondering if anyone knows anything about Orbita Hybrid mens bikes. Looking at buying one for exercise and weight loss but worried about it falling apart.
    Any info much appreciated.
    Thanks


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    magicbastarder
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    are you worried about its carrying capacity? often manufacturers will specify this, and you can be guaranteed they're erring on the side of caution.


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    The Witches Cat
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    are you worried about its carrying capacity? often manufacturers will specify this, and you can be guaranteed they're erring on the side of caution.
    No not that. Just worried that its a brutal make of bike and wasting my money. As long as it gets me around im happy.
    Thanks for reply


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    magicbastarder
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    do you have a link to it?


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    Grab All Association
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    I had an Orbita mountain bike in 2005 until it was stolen.

    Build quality was excellent. Aluminium light frame etc.

    edit: no speculation on who stole it unless a conviction was obtained.


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    The Witches Cat
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    Its something i seen on Adverts.ie. Not much info given.
    https://www.adverts.ie/hybrid-bikes/black-hybrid/15709415


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    smacl
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    The Witches Cat wrote: »
    Its something i seen on Adverts.ie. Not much info given.
    https://www.adverts.ie/hybrid-bikes/black-hybrid/15709415

    Hmmm, €200 second hand, but what looks very like the same bike is €185 new. I'd avoid going for a no-name second hand bike on adverts.ie, better off with one of the bigger names. Personally I wouldn't buy anything of adverts or donedeal unless the seller could provide proof of ownership, YMMV. You should have no trouble picking up a decent 2nd hand hybrid for €200.


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    magicbastarder
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    they're not the same bike; the one in the online shop has what look more like mountain bike tyres, a cheaper looking stem, and a cheaper looking rear derailleur.

    it's listed in the mountain bike section on that site also.


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    smacl
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    they're not the same bike; the one in the online shop has what look more like mountain bike tyres, a cheaper looking stem, and a cheaper looking rear derailleur.

    it's listed in the mountain bike section on that site also.

    Don't think I'd be keen on either of them tbh, easy enough to get a 2nd hand Giant / Trek / Spesh / Merida for close to the OPs money which imho would be a better bet. Edit, something like this Giant CRS with Deore group at €170. Add a few bob for new cables, pads, and chain and you've got a decent enough bike.


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