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Posted 1 July 2023
Calibre Point Bike £199.00, £169.15 with code @ Blacks
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Another 8.5% off possible with TopCashback, brings it down to £154.77
Same bike also available @ Millets at the same price if stock runs out at Blacks, 15% code is DDS15
Calibre Point Bike.
Some reviews online mention issue with left crank on this bike, might be the reason for the significantly reduced price. Possible fix is to use a thread locker when assembling, kudos to@suniil , @simba2585 and @Why_so_serious in the comments for suggesting this solution.
XPTL1 Xtreme Permanent Thread Locker 50ml
Looking to upgrade your set of wheels without forking out a fortune? The Point is a mid-level modern mountain bike designed to keep you calm and composed on the trails. Featuring 29” Goodyear tyres with low rolling resistance and plenty of grip, along with powerful hydraulic disc brakes, you’ll feel confident when riding in all weathers, even on testing terrain.
About Calibre
Calibre has redefined what is possible when creating affordable bikes. Forget overpriced, ill-equipped bikes, Calibre are all about creating quality frames with contemporary geometry, kitting out with fantastic components and allowing riders to have maximum fun on the road or at the trail centre without the expense of a premium set of wheels. The Calibre team is made up of dedicated riders of road and trail with years of experience in the cycling industry. The bikes are designed, tested and ridden in the UK and provide the ultimate entry into the world of cycling.
Same bike also available @ Millets at the same price if stock runs out at Blacks, 15% code is DDS15
Calibre Point Bike.
Some reviews online mention issue with left crank on this bike, might be the reason for the significantly reduced price. Possible fix is to use a thread locker when assembling, kudos to@suniil , @simba2585 and @Why_so_serious in the comments for suggesting this solution.
XPTL1 Xtreme Permanent Thread Locker 50ml
Looking to upgrade your set of wheels without forking out a fortune? The Point is a mid-level modern mountain bike designed to keep you calm and composed on the trails. Featuring 29” Goodyear tyres with low rolling resistance and plenty of grip, along with powerful hydraulic disc brakes, you’ll feel confident when riding in all weathers, even on testing terrain.
About Calibre
Calibre has redefined what is possible when creating affordable bikes. Forget overpriced, ill-equipped bikes, Calibre are all about creating quality frames with contemporary geometry, kitting out with fantastic components and allowing riders to have maximum fun on the road or at the trail centre without the expense of a premium set of wheels. The Calibre team is made up of dedicated riders of road and trail with years of experience in the cycling industry. The bikes are designed, tested and ridden in the UK and provide the ultimate entry into the world of cycling.
- Hardtail Mountain Bike
- Frame: 29” 6061 ALU FRAME WITH INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
- Dropout: 135MM QR REAR END
- Fork: 120MM CALIBRE TRAIL SUSPENSION FORK
- Handle Bar: 780MM WIDE. 31.8MM O.D
- Stem: 40MM EXTENSION. 31.8MM CLAMP
- Grips/Bar Tape: DOUBLE LOCK-ON GRIPS
- Head Set: FSA NO 11 ZS44 HEADSET FOR 1-1/8? STEERER
- Saddle: BLACK, STEEL RAIL SADDLE
- Seat Post: 30.9 X 350MM ALLOY
- Seat Clamp: 34.9 BLACK QR
- Chainset: PROWHEEL ZEPHYR 22/36 - 175MM CRANK ARMS
- Pedal: PLASTIC FLAT PEDAL
- Bb Set: 73MM BSA SQUARE TAPER BB
- Chain: KMC Z9
- Cassette: XGEAR CS-A5, 11-36T 9 SPEED
- Shifting Lever – Right: XGEAR - SL-V5009-9W, A5 9 SPEED
- Rear Derailleur: XGEAR - SL-V5009-9W, A5 9 SPEED
- Tyres: KENDA K1153 29” X 2.35 WIRE BEAD
- Rims: 29” 36H JALCO JD200 RIMS
- Front Hub: KT K68F QR 100MM HUB
- Rear Hub: KT K68R QR 135MM HUB
- Front and rear disc rotor: 180MM CLARKS DISC ROTOR
- Brake levers: CLARKS CLOUT1
- Front Brake: CLARKS CLOUT1 DUAL PISTON HYDRAULIC BRAKE
- Rear Brake: CLARKS CLOUT1 DUAL PISTON HYDRAULIC BRAKE
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Edited by Ashari, 1 July 2023
221 Comments
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And.... Built!
For those awaiting orders, you just need an Allen key for the handlebars, a spanner for the pedals and a pump for the tyres. Nothing more.
Just had a ride down the road and it's actually pretty well sorted from factory. Mine has a few nicks on the paint work, one of which is significant enough for me to email them... Will see if I can drive the price down a touch.
Strong stuff.
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Amazing price given the cost of bikes these days.
haven’t been on one in a loooong time and this is the price they were last time I did.
Perfect for nipping to the shops and at this price I won’t be too gutted when someone nicks it
Cheers OP
Would this be any good?
Totally new to cycling so any opinion would be appreciated
Last resort, look on gumtree. Find someone who's selling a load of bikes, and contact them, see if they offer that service.
Or just YouTube it, and take your time. None of its that hard to do.
Now, someone guide me on the basic accessories to buy, please (edited)
£250 for torque sensing tong sheng+ battery. I chose the silly massive 20Ah and it cost me £500ish including motor.
Smaller batteries will obviously be cheaper.
Plus £100ish if you can't fit yourself which is relatively easy. (edited)
I would order a large and then get to a store tomorrow and try them both out in store.
Cancel the one that's not wanted or refuse at the door if you can't cancel.
Took it to GoOutdoors. They said warranty was invalid as built myself and the 6 week check is only for those built by them.
(sigh)
I thought the conversation wasn't going to end well... however, they then offered to build both (despite being built) to ensure warranty was valid and make sure both bikes are working as should.
Winner!
I'll be picking both up in a couple of days. (edited)
Evri.
Should I order another one just in case they lose one... Double my chances
merlincycles.com/oya…tml
Read a review for this here from last year:
independent.co.uk/ext…tml
Got the second one ordered but could always cancel.
Thanks! (edited)
I should hopefully have it by tomorrow.
Mine are a dark grey colour not light grey, and assembly was simply put seat, bars, pedals and front wheel on. 4 and 5mm hex keys and a 15mm spanner all i needed.
Gears worked well from the off although im not an expert, and the only thing i have found a little bit tricky is getting the brake disc centred on the pads so it doesnt catch. Its easy enough to adjust but im finding it fiddly and makes me wonder is my wheel and disc true.
On the whole very very happy for the price.
Also i noted in instructon manual it says i should contact Go Outdoors and book my free 6 week safety check. So i will call them next week and hopefully they will iron out any small issues when i take it in.
Great deal and happy purchaser
But then it did sustain a lot of damage by Evri. Got few small scratches on the frame. They stuck the Evri label on the bottom of the carton so it has been travelling and delivered upside down.
Haven’t opened the whole bike yet. Have to see what our famous Evri has achieved this time. (edited)