Cell Bikes
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Cell Bikes
Postby Peter C » Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:56 pm
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby sixx » Sat Aug 29, 2009 2:04 pm
Maybe?
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby Cinder » Sat Aug 29, 2009 2:29 pm
I very vaguely remember reading about a broken head stem or something?
Not that it's any reason to cast a dark cloud over the whole brand of course!
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Re: Cell Bikes
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby grosry » Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:10 pm
thats what i was going to say...Tom Marius wrote: However, unless you live in sydney, the fact that you don't get to try before you buy could be seen as a turn off.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby jaykay » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:55 pm
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby tripstobaltimore » Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:57 pm
Tom Marius wrote:I think the general consensus with Cell bikes (at least on this forum) is that you can get some good deals and decent bikes for the money you pay, especially if its your first roadie. However, unless you live in sydney, the fact that you don't get to try before you buy could be seen as a turn off.
Pretty much this.
I ride a cell, and I'm quite happy with it. It's nothing flash but it is great value for money. I wouldn't get too caught up in the 'sale' things - I'm pretty sure they are one of those companies that there is always a sale on.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby wombatK » Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:14 pm
I've ridden a 2007 cell blade for two years, and put about 15,000 km on it. Quite a good first bike buy.Peter C wrote:Are the Cell Bikes any good? They never seem to have middle range sizes with bikes that are on special.
The 2008 blade (and two higher models) have different frame tubing - less cross-sectional area, which make them look less well built. They have carbon forks with alloy steerer which gives them appeal on paper, assuming the forks are robust.
There has been a recall issue with the 2008 blade's Zoom handlebars (you can find details on ACCC website). Maybe a supplier let them down, and this was just bad luck that Cell addressed properly.
More recently (month or so ago), a BNA member went OTB when his Zoom headstem failed on a 2008 blade and sustained fractures, and another BNA member had his steerer tube fail out on a ride (thankfully no injury). While Cell provided the first member with a refund of bike cost, there has been no recall and cell staff denied awareness of the first incident to the member reporting the second incident. The headstem and steerer problems might just be isolated failures. And this might have just been miscommunication between the staff. Or it might be part of a pattern of failures indicating that there has been a serious decline in quality.
You have to decide . I'm happy to say my 2007 blade was great value, but I don't know about the later models.
Cells web site doesn't give any specifications for the bike's geometry. So it's impossible to check which size you need (e.g. if well-armed with the fit details from the http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CC ... ATOR_INTRO). I went to shop to check fit myself when I bought mine. Even that is risky, because they don't do a proper measured fit - they just eyeball you sitting on the bike. In my case it gave a satisfactory outcome.sixx wrote: Not sure if they are any good, but often when bikes of any kind are on sale the sizing is at either end of the scale ... probably due to popularity of the more common average sizes and therefore harder to sell ... hence now on sale to clear.
For mail-orders, don't know if they would email you more specific geometry info, but without it, buying on mail order wouldn't seem sensible.
Last point: be wary of their website claims of the discount/value in their prices. They tend to compare with up-market brands, and it's possible to get similarly spec'd bikes from other sources for similar money. Make sure you check out a range of bike shops before buying. And google this site a bit more - your question about the value in cell bikes comes up frequently in discussions.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby Tom Marius » Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:52 pm
In regards to this, when my mate bought a cell (online-he lives in hobart) he sent an email to Cell with his height. They told him what bike he needed. More specifically, i think the guy responding to emails said he was the same height, and so could recommend the 'right size.'wombatK wrote:
For mail-orders, don't know if they would email you more specific geometry info, but without it, buying on mail order wouldn't seem sensible.
i say 'right size' because in my experience (YMMV) height is not the only factor in a correct bike size. But my mate was happy with the purchase.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby Aushiker » Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:06 am
Are you a bike snob? IIf yes, then Cell ain't for you I would also second Tom Marius comments on "right size". Height is not a good measure of bike fit and it would concern me if I was being sold a bike on that basis.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby wombatK » Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:05 am
Does my new Cannondale make me a Bike snob now, or do I have to get rid of the Cell ?Aushiker wrote:G'day
Are you a bike snob? IIf yes, then Cell ain't for you I would also second Tom Marius comments on "right size". Height is not a good measure of bike fit and it would concern me if I was being sold a bike on that basis.
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+10 on use of height as the only metric, same goes for stand-over height. Only work if you're a very standard shape, and most people aren't.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby stated » Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:17 am
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby tripstobaltimore » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:14 pm
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Re: Cell Bikes
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby wombatK » Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:56 pm
Where ?tripstobaltimore wrote:Theres geometry charts for each of the bikes.
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Re: Cell Bikes
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby Wayfarer » Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:54 pm
actually, they arent. that geometry sheet is wrong. mines a 53 and i got 170 cranks..stated wrote:I hope they aren't selling those size 50cm bikes with 175 cranks like they are advertise in the geometry pics
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby jimbob » Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:09 pm
I'm not a brand-snob but as the addiction takes hold you can't help feel somewhat lacking in the bike department. Therefore my recommendation would be to buy a cell if your budget is fixed and you are not yet sure whether the addiction will become full blown.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby tripstobaltimore » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:28 pm
If you click on a specific bike, it should be the last picture.wombatK wrote:Where ?tripstobaltimore wrote:Theres geometry charts for each of the bikes.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby wombatK » Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:01 pm
It's there for each of the more expensive bikes (>$1099). Not there for each of the 3 cheapest road bikes (Cell Blade and lower).tripstobaltimore wrote:If you click on a specific bike, it should be the last picture.wombatK wrote:Where ?tripstobaltimore wrote:Theres geometry charts for each of the bikes.
Of the MTB, only 1 out of 10 had a geometry diagram and tables, and it wasn't the dearest.
There's a message there about the importance of bike fit.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:15 pm
A friend of mine got a Dell computer and someone commented that Dell was the Cell of the computer world.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby aeroslave » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:22 am
They sell consummable parts such as tyres, tubes and other parts cheaper than your LBS. Just a naked fact.
Lately they are selling other SS and Touring framesets with very competitive price so they cannot hurt us for choice. Their bikes....well...I would buy it just for the groupset alone if you don't factor in the UK online sellers as mentioned.
Overall.....if you do you research, you can buy a whole bike,...strip the parts up and buy a frameset from eBay and end up costing you less as a whole. A strategy somewhat similar to that can make cellbike work for you.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby aeroslave » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:31 am
It's there for each of the more expensive bikes (>$1099). Not there for each of the 3 cheapest road bikes (Cell Blade and lower).
Of the MTB, only 1 out of 10 had a geometry diagram and tables, and it wasn't the dearest.
There's a message there about the importance of bike fit.[/quote]
I think Cellbike will work most for buyers who are more knowledgeable as to what they want and what they are looking for. In this regard, the helpfulness of your LBS is advantageous if the buyer is a newbie.
For those who know what size they are...its just a matter of choosing between the 56 or the 53cm if your a 54 true size. Its not for everyone but as their sales in the last couple of years show...they are hitting the target market of intermediate riders who can determine whats the difference between VTT and ATT.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby m@ » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:38 am
Agreed. In terms of real value for money - especially for a newbie who doesn't have heaps of experience selecting an appropriate size and geometry bike etc - Cell might not be as great as they first appear. There's an article on buying a bike in the latest Australian Cyclist mag, one phrase that struck me was (paraphrasing): "it's a simple matter to find the shop selling a bike at the lowest price, but far more important to find the shop that will sell you the best bike for your needs, at a fair price".wombatK wrote:It's there for each of the more expensive bikes (>$1099). Not there for each of the 3 cheapest road bikes (Cell Blade and lower).
Of the MTB, only 1 out of 10 had a geometry diagram and tables, and it wasn't the dearest.
There's a message there about the importance of bike fit.
If you already know exactly what you want, Cell offers terrific bang-for-buck, but perhaps not the best option for someone buying their first bike.
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Re: Cell Bikes
Postby CELL Bikes » Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:57 pm
We've recently opened up a CELL Melbourne shop, in Fitzroy North, so it gives people a chance to come on down, and ask questions. We also have some very experienced people there, as well as a World Class Mechanic who has wrenched for some big names!
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