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Allen James @lalenjames.bsky.social

I was thinking about getting one of their entry-level road bikes. Heard good things about what you get for the price.

jun 26, 2025, 9:54 pm • 0 0

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Adam Hunt 🇨🇦 @gander22h.bsky.social

I have one of their touring bikes and overall it has been pretty good value.

jun 26, 2025, 11:24 pm • 0 0 • view
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Allen James @lalenjames.bsky.social

Did the frame hold up well over the years? Is it aluminum?

jun 27, 2025, 7:26 pm • 0 0 • view
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Adam Hunt 🇨🇦 @gander22h.bsky.social

Yes it is aluminum. I have only had it four years and so far the frame is fine. The only real issue I had was with the plastic retainers used in the bottom bracket, but I replaced them with metal and no further issues. Otherwise I love it! They no longer make that model, but it is a Riverside 520.

Riverside 520
jun 27, 2025, 8:12 pm • 1 0 • view
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Allen James @lalenjames.bsky.social

Looks like a pretty solid bike 👍 I have an old steel touring bike I picked up for free that I need to restore eventually, so I'd probably purchase a road bike from them instead, but good to know they make reliable aluminum frames. I still like aluminum despite what all the naysayers say haha.

jun 28, 2025, 2:17 am • 0 0 • view
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Adam Hunt 🇨🇦 @gander22h.bsky.social

Yeah aluminum frames are still but lighter.

jun 28, 2025, 11:00 am • 0 0 • view