AbikeAbike wrote:A-Bike 8" Inflatable or Solid Wheels?
Getting me first A-Bike replica, can any kind soul advise me which is better?
A-Bike 8" Inflatable or Solid Wheels?
I own a replica model of the bike with the solid wheels. It will take away any fear of flat tires but on some road surfaces it will be a rough ride. My bike has 415 km on it and the tires are holding up well. There some wear, the rear taking the bulk of the it. It would say that the air filled tires are a better way to go. Just make sure that you can get replacement tires and inner tubes. I would look at getting these spare parts at the same time you are getting the bike. In saying this, either model should be OK.
I would consider looking at paying the extra money on the newest A-bike City. With the money, you are getting a bike that has the supports in place in case things need fixing. The copy versions not have supports in place to back up any faults that can happen. I am not saying this just to promote the real version, it is just a fact that you get what you pay for. I have been lucky so far that my copy A-bike is running smooth. Once something major breaks on it that can not be fixed, I lack the support structutre that the real model has. The bike will be junk then. You have to weight out what is important for you in the end, a inexpensive copy or a fully supported original version. You have to make that call.
Whatever version you get, they are a fun bike to use. Best of luck in buying a model that works for you!
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