I do not know how to research the Giant's spokes.oaklec wrote: ↑7 Jun 2023, 10:56amWhere did you read that? Also, did you research whether Giant Roam 2 spokes are better or worse?SummitFreedom wrote: ↑7 Jun 2023, 10:40am Apparently a common issue with Carrera's is that the spokes snap. Should I get the Giant instead?
So what are you leaning towards? Giant or Carrera?
For the Carrera I read that on the listing on Halford's own site in a review and I also saw people writing it on other sites (can't remember right now, and I saw it on a youtube comment too I think):
A decent step up, but not without fault
8 months ago
I'd had a Carrera Parva for about 7 years when the crank broke in February.
Popped into my local store, spotted the Crossfire 3 and decided that was the bike for me.
Decent looking bike and well spec'd out.
Memory foam seat is a godsend compared to what came on my Parva.
I have been experiencing gear selection issues for a couple of months now, mostly trying to get up into 6th (will go into 7th and then down easily though).
Then today, while on a flat path, a front spoke randomly snapped and has buckled the front wheel. When it's working, good bike, but some niggles that come with it
So he got gear issues and a spoke snapped.
But damn Halfords offer unlimited gear, brake and puncture service and free parts fitting AND 6 Week Bronze Bike Service
We’ll adjust, align and lubricate Gears, Drivetrain and Brakes where necessary for just £35 a month!
My local bike store charges £40 for the following:
Our Bronze service includes the following;
Cycle inspection & advisory
Adjust the gears – if required
Adjust the brakes – if required
Check the condition of and inflate tyres
Safety check (nuts, bolts & moving parts)
Lubrication applied to the drive train
Soooo hard to decide. I think I should test ride both cycles, it MIGHT help me decide.