Name: Gama Postino
Brand: Gama
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 67 (16 reviews)

67/100

BikeRide Score

Users (16 ratings)

Experts (0 reviews)

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Facts

Gender

Men

Type

Beginners, Commuter, Non-Electric

Release Year

Brand

Wheel Size

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

Weight

34.0 lb

Suspension

None

Brake Type

Rim: V-Brake

Frame Material

Steel

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Gama Postino. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

11 reasons to buy

Gama’s design on this bike is innovative and different.

Rack and mudguard options are provided by two pairs of eyelets on the front fork.

The equipped brakes provided satisfactory stopping power.

Some owners called the Postino strong and sturdy.

The subtle olive-green color was attractive and tasteful.

A rack comes provided – and has plenty of bars for straps and hooks.

The provided manual was described as fairly decent.

One owner felt that the quality of the rear derailleur was satisfactory.

Plenty of clearance on the front fork allows for fitting fatter rubber.

The Postino’s tires were seen to be reasonably good.

A number of reviewers found that only partial assembly and fine-tuning was required.

12 reasons not to buy

Fenders frequently arrived dented and damaged. One owner reported having to return the whole bike for a replacement.

The bike sometimes arrived with unacceptable damage, including a dented headtube which made it impossible to attach the stem and bars.

The bike was known to arrive with a dented front derailleur and dented chainstays.

Missing parts included a vital washer and a saddle-clamp, meaning a saddle could not be attached.

The frame material was considered dangerously thin and weak, by one owner.

More than one owner had difficulty adjusting the front brake.

Some users found instructions to be pretty average. They had better luck using an online video.

Components were generally seen as cheap.

The front fender tended to contact with some riders’ feet while pedaling.

A common complaint was that the kickstand was too long and required trimming.

An owner reported that the paintwork was uneven and cracked.

In at least one instance, wheels arrived warped and required truing.

Bottom line

The Gama Postino features an innovative design and attractive colorway, accompanied by low-range components and some questionable quality-control issues. The frame’s thin and light tubing has a tendency toward denting in transit. This suggests that weak steel may be used in construction. The manufacturer has sometimes failed to pack in vital components and have also thrown in a kickstand made for a bike with larger 700c wheels. When choosing a hybrid, these matters are cause for concern.