Name: Begasso Road Bike
Brand: Begasso
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 66 (45 reviews)

66/100

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Users (45 ratings)

Experts (0 reviews)

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Beginners, Commuter, Endurance Road, Road, Bikepacking, Non-Electric

Release Year

2020

Brand

Begasso

Wheel Size

26", 700c

Number of Gears

21 (3x7)

Gearing Type

External Derailleur

Weight

35 lb

Suspension

None

Brake Type

Disc: Mechanical

Frame Material

Aluminum

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Begasso Road Bike. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

11 reasons to buy

Customer reviews stated that this bike rode smoothly, excellently.

Great handling and responsiveness was observed by at least one buyer.

Buyers were amazed by the product received for the asking price.

One owner said they received a bike in pristine, unmarked condition.

This was “beautiful stuff” with a “nice design”, according to two happy owners.

Some buyers found this bike easy to assemble, even under the influence of alcohol.

At 35lbs, an owner felt that this rig was lightweight.

By reports, this bike rode over grass, dirt, gravel, and pavement “with ease”.

Apparently, this bike’s disc brakes were great.

One owner said that this bike had big tires and that they were great.

A buyer stated that this bike comes with all the tools needed for assembly.

7 reasons not to buy

Numerous customers said that they paid for this bike but did not receive it.

Other buyers said that there was a 2-3 month wait to receive this bike.

For some, this bike was difficult to assemble.

Some owners warned others to expect to replace some parts immediately.

The 35lb weight was too much for a number of riders.

According to reports, brakes were reportedly terrible, leading to one near-miss.

A buyer’s front brake was broken on arrival.

Bottom line

Information on this bike was confusing, to say the least. In some places, it was deemed a ‘mountain bike’ and advertised as having 26 inch wheels and full suspension. Elsewhere, it is said to be a road bike with 700c wheels. Questions to the manufacturer received the response that it had 700c wheels and 26” tires, which is an impossibility. In truth, it seems to have 700c wheels with aero-shaped rims and wider road or hybrid tires. There seems to be only one frame size, variously stated as either 52 or 54cm. Promotional material claimed that, at 35lbs, this bike was “lightest in its class”. However, this is clearly a hefty weight for either a road or mountain bike. With the available clearance, it seems possible to put narrower gravel tires on this bike. There are no mounts on the fork, but riders could attach a rear rack with mounts near the rear dropouts and using a seat-clamp adaptor. With a seat-bag and frame-bag, it could potentially become a light bikepacking rig, although reports on quality and reliability are wildly erratic.