[hank_c]

I bought a road bike from BD for $500 (Galaxy) that was similiar to the $900 Trek my LBS tried to sell me (that was 6cm too small).

You should toss their "manual" in the trash. It was so generic, it could apply to a child's trike.

However, the assembly took me just over an hour (and I'm a biking newbie and not very handy). Wheel truing had me worried, but the wheels looked pretty true, thankfully.

The bike was great, except it would not shift into low gear on the 3 ring chainset, because it would hit the frame. Bought two manuals and couldn't fix it (rarely needed it anyway except for steep, long hills). LBS couldn't figure it out (but that didn't stop them from charging me). Finally drove 70 miles to a different bike shop where they said it needed a longer spindle. BD reimbursed me for the spindle and I've put about 500 miles on the bike now.

We're now shopping for a road bike for my wife and we will buy from BD again. But get a good bike manual since the instructions from BD are worthless (so are their generic online videos - you'll find better ones on YouTube).

[hank_c]

- one more thing - I kept getting flats and that had me discouraged until I learned a few things..

1. Keep the recommend tire pressure in the tires. Low pressure results in "pinch-flats".
2. CO2 is ok for quickie fills, but when you get home, use "real air". CO2 leaks out of most tubes substantially in just 24 hours. (You'll want a really good tire pump and guage too).
3. I finally got flat-resistant tires and tubes and tire liners. Haven't had a flat since! With mtb tires, a little Slime will do the trick, but road bike tires are more finicky.

[bonesindustries]

I have a 2010 Mirage, I have no complaints. Though I did go from a 70's model steel bike to this one.. But I would highly suggest letting your LBS put it together or tune it

[Industry_Hack]

I assembled one at my office, using a multi-tool.

[davereo]

After spending an hour in my LBS this past Sunday I am now convinced that my next new bike will come from BD. Assembly wont be an issue neither will value on the dollar.

[Industry_Hack]

Look for a future review where I compare a Motobecane 29er to a Trek 29er.

[ben]

Here is a picture of my winter project. It's a motobecane le champion team ti frame. I wanted the century team ti as it better fits my riding style(slow) but this one was on sale so this is the one that I bought. Hopefully I can have it all put together and ready to ride by spring.

[davereo]

Are you swapping over components from another bike or going brand new across the board?

[ben]

Well both actually. I found a brand new carbon fiber bike with a cracked frame on the internet. They wanted half of what the bike cost new. The seat post is the wrong diameter and the front derailleur is braze on but overall I think it is it is a good deal. So I am swapping brand new parts from another bike.

[kneedrachen]

your faucet and spray nozzle look like the belong on the bike as a handlebar, I had to do a double take.