Ferrini Bicycles

DuckV

Hi. Has anybody out there got info on whether FERRINI bicycles are any good?
There is a beautiful yellow model on sale in Smyths at the moment. Looks fantastic.

Aka Ishur

Produced by a Bulgarian company. I haven't seen it but I imagine its a heavy yoke hastily constructed by the young fellas in the back who never rode a bike never mind knows how to put it together. If you do go for it get it checked. (At least you will get fit lugging it around!) And be aware that the Smyths bikes seem to be a favourite to be robbed too, probably a function of cheap bike=>cheap lock i suppose.

DuckV

Aka Ishur wrote: »

Produced by a Bulgarian company. I haven't seen it but I imagine its a heavy yoke hastily constructed by the young fellas in the back who never rode a bike never mind knows how to put it together. If you do go for it get it checked. (At least you will get fit lugging it around!) And be aware that the Smyths bikes seem to be a favourite to be robbed too, probably a function of cheap bike=>cheap lock i suppose.

Ok.thank you!

DuckV

Aka Ishur wrote: »

Produced by a Bulgarian company. I haven't seen it but I imagine its a heavy yoke hastily constructed by the young fellas in the back who never rode a bike never mind knows how to put it together. If you do go for it get it checked. (At least you will get fit lugging it around!) And be aware that the Smyths bikes seem to be a favourite to be robbed too, probably a function of cheap bike=>cheap lock i suppose.

Ok.thank you!

Hunterbiker

Seem to be part of this company http://www.maxtecbike.eu
Never heard of them personally.
what sort of bike is it and what do you want to use it for

Eamonnator

Smyths is a Toy Shop.

Cee-Jay-Cee

If you want to buy a bike then go to a bike shop to buy one not a toy store.

DuckV

Smyths is a Toy Store?? No ****,Sherlock(s)...I'd never have guessed.
I was in there getting toys for my kids and saw these Ferrini adult bicycles on display....they really look good that's all I'm saying. I know that Smyths isn't a Bike shop....I just wanted to know if anybody had experience of this particular brand of Bike....

Eamonnator

whatever

Oryx

DuckV wrote: »

Smyths is a Toy Store?? No ****,Sherlock(s)...I'd never have guessed.
I was in there getting toys for my kids and saw these Ferrini adult bicycles on display....they really look good that's all I'm saying. I know that Smyths isn't a Bike shop....I just wanted to know if anybody had experience of this particular brand of Bike....

Point being a toy shop wont have the expertise (set up and fitting), backup and parts supply that a dedicated bike shop will, so you would be better spending your money in a proper bike shop, you'll have better comeback and probably a better buying experience.

If the bikes are cheap, they're probably not good, and would have little or no resale value compared to a more recognised brand.

Brian?

Is this it?

http://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/outdoor/c-635/bikes/p-5100/26in-ferrini-vbr-yellow/

I wouldn't.

seany15

Brian? wrote: »

Is this it?

http://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/outdoor/c-635/bikes/p-5100/26in-ferrini-vbr-yellow/

I wouldn't.

i dunno, it'd make a fine gate....

DuckV

Lol!! Ya that's the one . I'll leave it so I reckon. Thanks .

seany15 wrote: »

i dunno, it'd make a fine gate....

DuckV

Thanks for the proper kind of reply I expected. Not a smart-hole answer like from Eamonnator. Cheers, man.

Oryx wrote: »

Point being a toy shop wont have the expertise (set up and fitting), backup and parts supply that a dedicated bike shop will, so you would be better spending your money in a proper bike shop, you'll have better comeback and probably a better buying experience.

If the bikes are cheap, they're probably not good, and would have little or no resale value compared to a more recognised brand.

DuckV

Lol!! Ya that's the one . I'll leave it so I reckon. Thanks .

seany15 wrote: »

i dunno, it'd make a fine gate....