New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I am looking for a different geometry on the next bike. Not sure if the mechanic you used also tensioned the wheels during assembly. I have the cream one with red and it is a presence in and unto itself! On the fender question, we have internal debates on whether or not to include fenders and what kind. I'm now working part time as a basic bike mechanic because of it! We care about quality and we wouldn't want to put our name on anything we wouldn't ride ourselves.
Probably the only other drawback is that the one local dealer who carries PUBLIC bicycles is really hostile towards owners who bought their bikes direct.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. That seems too soon but a new KMC chain only cost $8 so whatever. The rim type will be listed in the specs listed online for all our models. 15-20 miles daily riding is definitely at the upper end of what this model was designed for. Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2016. Being from Portland myself I'm pretty convinced of the necessity of full fenders, and I think it adds to the bike's great value and style to have matching full fenders included, without having to buy and install an aftermarket set. As another commenter mentioned, almost all production bikes come with machine built wheels, and when we build our bikes for PUBLIC stores or Ready to Ride shipping our mechanics will hand tension and true the wheels to make sure they're in the best possible shape starting out. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. I have also added upgrades: saddle, grips, added front and rear racks. On sale now! Our long term vision is to help make US city streets look more like Amsterdam with more and more people choosing bikes, walking, and public transit over cars. For that casual rider who's looking for a comfortable upright feel, our stock saddles are wide and foam padded, but for someone frequently spending an hour plus in the saddle we definitely recommend something less padded. There was a stretch there from April to June that I was riding it about 18 miles a day commuting to and from my old job. Helpful review. Seriously, thanks for sharing. In any case, I've been looking at getting a front hub dynamo which means a completely new built wheel that hopefully is more solid. PUBLIC sells them for $5 and it's no wonder.
If the brake isn't totally secure, you get movement that will either displace the fender and cause rim rubbing or cause brakes to go out of alignment and cause rim rubbing.
Velo Orange front wheel stabilizer. Here's my bike in its almost present day configuration. I figure I've already gotten my money's worth. At this point, my bicycle has actually been a really good project bike where I've learned how to work on stuff to the pint that I'd only have to take my ride to my mechanic if something major breaks down. I have another friend who has a C7i that made me want to get a PUBLIC in the first place and she has never had any major issue with it at all. I'm running with them off right now but would say the biggest improvement you could probably make on the front fenders is to attach them to the fork by having them screw directly into the underside of the head tube. Believe me, it's really tough to make the decisions about which parts to spec to offer the best possible quality, aesthetic, and owner experience while hitting our target price points! Unfortunately for me, my 3 block radius is a bit hilly with short steep climbs that can cause new pain. I am always getting compliments on how good it looks. You're at /r/citybike, a growing subreddit for city, urban, and utility bicycling. I binned it for a double-sided model. Cookies help us deliver our Services. But the wheel issue bothers me... you shouldn't have that many problems with the rims/wheels/axles that soon. :).
I haven't had any mechanical issues other than the fender issue you mentioned. The chain also stretched after about six months. I put panniers on the back rack and take it to the local farmer's market. I may take you up on the double wall wheels... should I name drop you when I contact CS?
Perfect for around town: dressed up or dressed down! Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Apologies in particular about the trouble you've had with the wheels, the V7 and C7 have single-wall rims which are less robust than double-wall rims, but even then I'm surprised they're giving you as much trouble as you've had. Archived. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon.
7. Both will offer a similar ride to your V7 but with higher spec components that will be best suited for your serious commuter needs. I also didn't like the spongy vinyl handlebar grips they have on there. It may be an anomaly but after 2 months, the front tire side wall developed a tear just from use, no hitting curbs or anything like that. If I lived half a mile from my location I would not have had problems. I did one trek that was about 40 miles going up the C&O canal tow path and back. Aside from that, the one thing I do want to do is replace my handlebars with an English style straight back set. If my bike topples I know the fenders will need some adjustment. Took it riding the next day and it was completely silent. The Shimano Nexus 7 gear derailleur system has been rock solid however. But I have hit the wall. Hills are a little tricky. If you're interested, the two models in this year's lineup we'd recommend to a serious rider like you are the new PUBLIC R16 flat bar road bike (double crank = no chainguard) and the new PUBLIC D8i with the Alfine internal gear hub. I love the ease of the step through design and was intentional about getting this bike for commuting around town in dress clothes (skirts, dresses, nice pants) in addition to casual wear. It sounds like you are a dedicated enough rider that you would really benefit from one of our higher end models. That way they can't mess up the alignment of the caliper brake set. Put any amount of meaningful weight on the rear rack and your ride is going to tip over. All the other upgrades you've made definitely made sense, including a more serious commuter saddle. We want to offer a low price starting point option for people who are just getting back into biking again, aren't sure how much they'll really ride it, plan to use it more for casual weekend riding, or don't want to commit to a higher priced bike with more bells and whistles.
That was like the first thing I replaced with a Brooks B17. Then I just upgrade it with better gear. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. The V7 and C7 are our entry level multi-speed models that strive to be more affordable options than what you'd find in a typical bike shop, but better quality than the cheapo "bike shaped objects" you'd find in a big box store or bargain basement website.
I've put a Fenderbot unit on it. Vintage style hand pump and mounting pegs. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question.
PUBLIC Bikes designs the best bike for city and commuter riding. Thanks a lot for sharing your real world experiences with your V7. Annoying. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.
This really is a must-have for any city bike. The stock ones are just fine. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I'd have to redo the whole brake line system then. The stock saddle is embarrassingly cheap. I do love my V7. But, once you've reached your optimal configuration (which may take a long time), it should stay with you for life. I'm CONSTANTLY having to true my wheels, it drives me crazy. Press J to jump to the feed.
I started working from home in a new job in July which allowed me more recreational riding so I was still putting about 15 miles a day on it until September. By the way, if you want a pair of stronger double wall wheels for your V7, contact Customer Service and I bet we can help! I totally understand that I was buying an entry level bicycle and for the money and usage I have gotten out of it, it really can't be beat. I'm not hard on the bike in terms of jumping curbs or such, I do hit my share of potholes living in a major city but having to true the wheels just about every month is annoying. I've ridden the PUBLIC C7I, and it is a smooth performer! The frames are great, are welded better than Linus imo and are made in Taiwan, if you're into better work condition type thinking. Sorry to hear about the unfriendly service from the local bike shop in your area that sells our bikes, our online business model is pretty disruptive in the bike industry and we try to work with independent bike shops that share our excitement for friendly service, affordable prices, social media and e-commerce, and encouraging new bikers. Close. The fenders are OK but the front one can be a pain because the L bracket secures to the caliper brake set. In the PUBLIC lineup, any internally geared bike (ie C7i, D8i) or any bike with more than 7 speeds will have double wall rims.
This page works best with JavaScript. However, usually, when I buy a bike (especially if it's cheap), I ride it around until bits start falling off. Other things I have added or replaced simply for looks/taste or utility: Velo Orange touring pedals. Vintage dual bottle cage that goes on the front of the handlebars. The most she's done is replace the saddle for a Brooks. No complaints on the drive system really... bottom bracket is still clean and smooth, no issues with the one piece crankset. I'm not going to sell it when I do get a replacement though because 1. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, PUBLIC Bikes C7i Dutch-Style Commuter Bike, See all details for PUBLIC Bikes C7i Dutch-Style Commuter Bike, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Possibly with inverted brake levers. I did find out that I could get the bike into a Smart Car2Go car amazingly.
I have the C7i and am thinking of getting a new bike. It's always super helpful to get honest feedback like this from customers. http://publicbikes.com/c/contact. Posted by u/[deleted] 5 years ago. Hey there, this is Daniel from PUBLIC. There's a problem loading this menu right now. For all the classic styling of the bicycle, it's a shame they didn't include a rear fender reflector like Linus has. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. So to me, local support is nil which is fine as I do most of my own work on the bike these days. My experience may also be an exception. I agree to an extent. Over the course of a year, I have put in more than that in either replacement parts or upgrades.
And now a dynamo hub! PUBLIC did send me a replacement cream colored tire but used slowest ground shipping possible so I didn't get it for 2 weeks. We ship 99% assembled. First things first: the wheels are kinda shit.
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