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What's up with Bigha?
Anyone here own one?
How well their sales are going? Anyone can feed any kind of informations..? |
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What's up with Bigha?
I've got two of them here for testing right now. Initial impression
is that they are heavy but very well made and the electronics are more fun than I thought they'd be. The performance isn't record-breaking but it's tolerable. Very easy to ride. The seat is different. Not the most comfortable by any means but okay... On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 19:44:35 -0400, "Felix Audet" wrote: Anyone here own one? How well their sales are going? Anyone can feed any kind of informations..? Bryan J. Ball Editor/Publisher www.bentrideronline.com |
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What's up with Bigha?
Will you pay $3000.00 to keep one of them?
'BentRider wrote: I've got two of them here for testing right now. Initial impression is that they are heavy but very well made and the electronics are more fun than I thought they'd be. The performance isn't record-breaking but it's tolerable. Very easy to ride. The seat is different. Not the most comfortable by any means but okay... On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 19:44:35 -0400, "Felix Audet" wrote: Anyone here own one? How well their sales are going? Anyone can feed any kind of informations..? Bryan J. Ball Editor/Publisher www.bentrideronline.com |
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What's up with Bigha?
That's not how it usually works for me. I rarely keep any test bikes
for more than a few months. If you're asking if I think the bike is WORTH $3000, the jury is still out. It probably is. There are certainly a lot of recumbents out there that cost a lot more and aren't nearly as well made or as well designed. However, do we need a super high-end CLWB? Is this bike really even a CLWB? Does it matter that it weighs so much? All questions that I haven't answered yet and ones that most buyers will have to answer individually. On Fri, 08 Aug 2003 19:22:09 GMT, "Lorenzo L. Love" wrote: Will you pay $3000.00 to keep one of them? 'BentRider wrote: I've got two of them here for testing right now. Initial impression is that they are heavy but very well made and the electronics are more fun than I thought they'd be. The performance isn't record-breaking but it's tolerable. Very easy to ride. The seat is different. Not the most comfortable by any means but okay... On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 19:44:35 -0400, "Felix Audet" wrote: Anyone here own one? How well their sales are going? Anyone can feed any kind of informations..? Bryan J. Ball Editor/Publisher www.bentrideronline.com Bryan J. Ball Editor/Publisher www.bentrideronline.com |
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What's up with Bigha?
"'BentRider" wrote in message ... Bigha Cost/Value snip There are certainly a lot of recumbents out there that cost a lot more and aren't nearly as well made or as well designed. Interesting statement. Of course I'm wondering exactly which recumbents you had in mind. I'll venture a guess. Were you thinking about a lot of R-84's? skip |
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What's up with Bigha?
Are you going to fork out $3000.00 for a Bigha? If not, it is not worth
the price to you. I have heard a lot of glowing reviews of Bigha from people who didn't have to pay for them, but not a single person who said they would pay $3000.00 to keep the bike. If you are not willing to pay for it, you obviously think it isn't worth it's cost. Can't you just say so? Lorenzo L. Love http://home.thegrid.net/~lllove Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand 'BentRider wrote: That's not how it usually works for me. I rarely keep any test bikes for more than a few months. If you're asking if I think the bike is WORTH $3000, the jury is still out. It probably is. There are certainly a lot of recumbents out there that cost a lot more and aren't nearly as well made or as well designed. However, do we need a super high-end CLWB? Is this bike really even a CLWB? Does it matter that it weighs so much? All questions that I haven't answered yet and ones that most buyers will have to answer individually. On Fri, 08 Aug 2003 19:22:09 GMT, "Lorenzo L. Love" wrote: Will you pay $3000.00 to keep one of them? 'BentRider wrote: I've got two of them here for testing right now. Initial impression is that they are heavy but very well made and the electronics are more fun than I thought they'd be. The performance isn't record-breaking but it's tolerable. Very easy to ride. The seat is different. Not the most comfortable by any means but okay... On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 19:44:35 -0400, "Felix Audet" wrote: Anyone here own one? How well their sales are going? Anyone can feed any kind of informations..? Bryan J. Ball Editor/Publisher www.bentrideronline.com Bryan J. Ball Editor/Publisher www.bentrideronline.com |
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What's up with Bigha?
Interesting statement. Of course I'm wondering exactly which recumbents you
had in mind. I'll venture a guess. Were you thinking about a lot of R-84's? skip Interesting statement as in "I doubt it?". If you look around it won't be hard to agree with Bryan. Angletech Cycles sell bikes that are typically in the $4000 to $6500 range and while they are probably very nice, they may not compare in quality, fit, finish, design, etc. with the BiGHa. A Mountain Drive equipted Kett Weisel routinely sells for well over $3,000. You already mentioned the R-84 and the list goes on so I do not in fact find Bryan's statement "interesting". I do find it realistic to say the least. Edward Wong Orlando, FL P.S. I do want to clarify that my statements are in no way a slam against Angletech Cycles, Hase or Lightning. They are all fine companies and was merely trying to compare dollar for value of one bike against another. |
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What's up with Bigha?
"Edward Wong" Interesting statement as in "I doubt it?". If you look around it won't be hard to agree with Bryan. Angletech Cycles sell bikes that are typically in the $4000 to $6500 range and while they are probably very nice, they may not compare in quality, fit, finish, design, etc. with the BiGHa. A Mountain Drive equipted Kett Weisel routinely sells for well over $3,000. You already mentioned the R-84 and the list goes on so I do not in fact find Bryan's statement "interesting". I do find it realistic to say the least. While I agree I must point out that comparing a european bent's price to an american is comparing apples and oranges. A Kett would be a lot cheaper in Europe while a Bigha would sell for a mere 4500 usd. ;-) I'd certanly buy a Bigha before one of those SWBs costing 5-6000. Mikael |
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What's up with Bigha?
That's exactly what I said.
I said that the final decision is a very personal one. The quality of the bike is easily worth the $3000 when compared to other recumbents. As you said... whether it's worth it to YOU is your decision. The bike isn't fast and never will be. Most of the other bikes in this price range are performance bikes. There's never really been a bike like this in this price range before. Hard to tell if anyone will buy them or not. As to whether I'll BUY it or not... That's not the way it works. I don't usually pay for bikes in the conventional sense. I usually get them through ad trades or something like that. Occasionally I do buy bikes for personal use but usually not at retail. This shouldn't be a shock to anyone. The more appropriate question is if I'll keep it when I'm done. The answer to that is not yet decided but I might keep one of them around. I do like the bike quite a bit. On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 17:52:44 GMT, "Lorenzo L. Love" wrote: Are you going to fork out $3000.00 for a Bigha? If not, it is not worth the price to you. I have heard a lot of glowing reviews of Bigha from people who didn't have to pay for them, but not a single person who said they would pay $3000.00 to keep the bike. If you are not willing to pay for it, you obviously think it isn't worth it's cost. Can't you just say so? Lorenzo L. Love http://home.thegrid.net/~lllove Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand 'BentRider wrote: That's not how it usually works for me. I rarely keep any test bikes for more than a few months. If you're asking if I think the bike is WORTH $3000, the jury is still out. It probably is. There are certainly a lot of recumbents out there that cost a lot more and aren't nearly as well made or as well designed. However, do we need a super high-end CLWB? Is this bike really even a CLWB? Does it matter that it weighs so much? All questions that I haven't answered yet and ones that most buyers will have to answer individually. On Fri, 08 Aug 2003 19:22:09 GMT, "Lorenzo L. Love" wrote: Will you pay $3000.00 to keep one of them? 'BentRider wrote: I've got two of them here for testing right now. Initial impression is that they are heavy but very well made and the electronics are more fun than I thought they'd be. The performance isn't record-breaking but it's tolerable. Very easy to ride. The seat is different. Not the most comfortable by any means but okay... On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 19:44:35 -0400, "Felix Audet" wrote: Anyone here own one? How well their sales are going? Anyone can feed any kind of informations..? Bryan J. Ball Editor/Publisher www.bentrideronline.com Bryan J. Ball Editor/Publisher www.bentrideronline.com Bryan J. Ball Editor/Publisher www.bentrideronline.com |
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What's up with Bigha?
I'm wondering this: how do people can order a 3000$ bike without a test
ride? cause they only sell online I think. How many companies sell ONLY on the internet except Bigha and ActionBent? Buying a 800$ bike on the net without tring it is okay, but I'm not sure I'd pay 3000$ for a bike that I've never riden.. My 2Ç. Felix |
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