Anyone heard of this company?
SCBronsonCC
Posts: 42
Hi everyone,
I was browsing a few sites, Facebook etc when I came across this company which caught my eye;
http://chirubikes.com/
Their website isn't great but there Facebook page is regularly updated and they seem to be quite a large company with numerous team riders pulling in good results;
https://www.facebook.com/CHIRU-Bikes-115992431759424/
Anyway their 100mm 29er carbon frame caught my eye and I am quite tempted to pull the trigger and take a punt on it, Frame price is about £1400-1500 with the exchange rate, thats complete with 5 years warranty, I managed to get some tech info and it should be suitable for what I need and pricing seems ok.
Just wondering if anyone on here has heard/used/seen one before and what your thoughts were?
There is a few other frames I shortlisted but having something a little less common is appealing and the frame does tick a box for me.
Here is another link I found on them:
http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/12/17/chiru-adds-unique-new-29er-650b-full-suspension-hardtail-mountain-bikes/
I would probably go for a 2 x 11 XT set up, Fox 32 100/120mm forks, Mavic or DT wheelset.
Cheers!
I was browsing a few sites, Facebook etc when I came across this company which caught my eye;
http://chirubikes.com/
Their website isn't great but there Facebook page is regularly updated and they seem to be quite a large company with numerous team riders pulling in good results;
https://www.facebook.com/CHIRU-Bikes-115992431759424/
Anyway their 100mm 29er carbon frame caught my eye and I am quite tempted to pull the trigger and take a punt on it, Frame price is about £1400-1500 with the exchange rate, thats complete with 5 years warranty, I managed to get some tech info and it should be suitable for what I need and pricing seems ok.
Just wondering if anyone on here has heard/used/seen one before and what your thoughts were?
There is a few other frames I shortlisted but having something a little less common is appealing and the frame does tick a box for me.
Here is another link I found on them:
http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/12/17/chiru-adds-unique-new-29er-650b-full-suspension-hardtail-mountain-bikes/
I would probably go for a 2 x 11 XT set up, Fox 32 100/120mm forks, Mavic or DT wheelset.
Cheers!
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Good luck with that. Website sucks balls.I don't do smileys.
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If you've £1500 lying around to take a 'punt' then go for it.
I wouldn't.0 -
No problem with questions etc. Spoke to a couple of there dealers as well.
There website is terrible but from what I see they sell direct to dealers who then have the correct info etc.
The site could do with an update though lol.
I was considering a Tallboy but at £1800 for the aluminium version this makes better sense and to be honest I love the look of it!0 -
No problem with questions etc. Spoke to a couple of there dealers as well.
There website is terrible but from what I see they sell direct to dealers who then have the correct info etc.
The site could do with an update though lol.
I was considering a Tallboy but at £1800 for the aluminium version this makes better sense and to be honest I love the look of it!
Look, it's your money to spend in the best way you see fit.
But...
I'd want to feel a bit more secure in terms of the provenance of the frame. A Santa Cruz is hardly a cheap option, and the badge carries a huge premium, but if it was my money I'd take a proven frame with after sales back-up ahead of the carbon frame you're considering.
And I wouldn't be shedding £1.5K because 'I love the look of it'. Bikes are for riding not looking at0 -
Appreciate the feedback, food for thought!
Il have a sleep on it tonight and consider other options this week. No mega rush for a frame so won't be jumping out of bed in the morn to buy it lol. Hopefully make a decision this/next week then look at ordering.
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There are so many extremely good options at that price I don't think I would be buying a frame by an unknown brand with a terrible website, limited information, questionable spares backup and no reviews. Plus from experience I can say that shock is absolute rubbish.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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Thanks again.
I agree about the site but luckily I have spoken to dealers and questions are answered quickly so I haven't really had any problems directly with the site/company them selves.
I am still thinking on it so will keep you all updated.
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Correct there is plenty of reviews online.
Was hoping someone on here may have tried one so I could get some feedback from UK soil.
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Did you google it I found lots of reviews going back to about 2010.There are so many extremely good options at that price I don't think I would be buying a frame by an unknown brand with a terrible website, limited information, questionable spares backup and no reviews. Plus from experience I can say that shock is absolute rubbish.
I couldn't find recent reviews for this model.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Which isn't unusual, bikes only go out to the press just after a launch, you keep the same one going and there is no need, 100mm 29er XC bikes haven't really changed much in the last 5 years so it's as expected really!Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
