The initial budget is within 2,000 yuan, and "old domestic products" such as Forever and Feige are not considered. Anjiren in the bicycle industry finally settled on four brands: Giant, Merida, UCC, and Xidesheng.

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18’s bicycle: new car = reduced configuration + price increase

After testing the new cross-border XC bicycle No. 9 with my daughter some time ago, I thought Get yourself a bike and ride with your kids too. The initial budget is within 2,000 yuan. "Old domestic products" such as Forever and Feige are not considered. Antarctic people in the bicycle industry finally focus on four brands: Giant , Merida , UCC, and Xidesheng . My impressions from these brands are: Giant is well-known but has low configurations and good stability; Merida is strong and durable; UCC has decent configurations and workmanship but is a weak brand; Xidesheng has high configurations and more minor problems.

took a look around the cars and found that most of the cars priced below 1,500 yuan have been replaced by domestic transmissions . The prices of UCC Braid HD, Merida Warrior 500D, and Xide Sheng Hero 380 priced under 2,000 yuan have all increased by several hundred compared to before. I also took a look at the more expensive entry-level professional models, such as Giant XTC800, UCC Dement 3, and Merida Challenger 3, some of which are 7-800 more expensive. The more I look at it, the more I feel disheartened. While the allocation is being reduced, the price is also soaring. This is not the 618 big sale, Xide Sheng has some discounts, and everything else is the same price as the physical store, so why buy it online?

The process of buying a second-hand car: There are many pitfalls, and good cars are hard to find.

If new cars are not at a good price, go shopping in Xianyu. Speaking of which, salted fish also has a lot of pitfalls.

Can you believe the brand new Giant costs several hundred yuan? Considering the high cost of bicycle transportation, I only looked for local information. However, there are still a lot of fakes selling this kind of goods. The routines are similar, including clearing inventory and closing down bicycle dealers. Most of them are Giant ATX777, and the delivery places are all Tianjin. Fake goods are just one of the pitfalls of second-hand cars. There is also another kind of cars that are labeled as being for personal use and unused. When you click on the homepage, you can see that they are from second-hand car dealers. Like girls’ personal computers, second-hand bicycles have also been damaged by some dealers, which greatly increases the difficulty of searching.

finally found a few cars that I liked, such as Giant ATX728, Xide Sheng Hero 350, Decathlon ST520, etc., but they were either too far away, too late, or the frame was inappropriate... Finally, I found this Giant ATX810.

saw the photos taken by the seller and was immediately moved. I like the color and the car looks new. It was said that I just bought it less than a week ago. According to the seller's personal updates, the price was 2,200 yuan, but it dropped by several hundred yuan in a few days. At first, I was a little worried about whether it was a stolen car. Is there something fishy about this car? Was he a liar or wanted to rob... After reading the information, I made up a lot of scenes in my mind. In the end, I overcame my uneasiness and made an appointment to see the car the next day.

When I went out to look at the car, I just wanted to take a look. It happened to be raining when I arrived, and I went to the seller's dormitory to sit and chat for a while. I felt that he was a very honest person. After the rain stopped, I went downstairs and tried to get out of the car. There were no problems and I transferred money. Not long after we rode out, it started to rain again. I asked to pull the bike home, and I took a photo while waiting.

Giant ATX810: Those who understand will not buy it, but those who don’t understand will find it expensive.

I have said so much before, and now I will officially introduce the protagonist of this article: 2022 Giant ATX810, Shimano 3X8 transmission, hydraulic disc brake, shoulder control aluminum alloy oil Spring shock absorption, M frame, 27.5*1.95TPI mountain tires, color is fully matte dark blue gray. The new Giant ATX810 car is priced at 2,498 yuan. Some people commented on it that "people who understand it will not buy it, and those who don't understand it will find it expensive."

Giant’s entry-level ALUXX aluminum alloy frame with internal cable routing. The fish scale welding is very smooth and the workmanship looks good. Some people say that this kind of flat welding is not as strong as the raised one. I don't know if the head tube is soaked in sweat or bumped. It looks scratched.

aluminum alloy handlebar, rubber handlebar cover, factory with auxiliary handlebar.

lockable shoulder-controlled oil spring shock absorber, stroke 100mm, factory date 2022.3.22.

Shimano shifter, Yanhao oil brake.I have seen that the 2019 model’s shifter window displays more numbers, so it must have shrunk.

The front derailleur is Shimano ALTUS M370, and the chainring is said to be from Haomeng. The Shimano Tourney TX800 rear derailleur and 8-speed flywheel are the same model as my daughter’s No. 9 XC children’s bicycle.

quick release front and rear wheels, Giant's own bearing hub .

The seat cushion is a bit hard and has been changed for the 2023 model. Metal pedals, relatively small.

Nanning Greenway & Cycling Experience

The day after I bought it, I didn’t have any equipment, so I just wore shorts and beach sandals to test it. The Yongjiang Baili Gallery built in Nanning has paved cycling paths on both sides of the bank. The section I went to is far away from the urban area and there are fewer people. It rains a lot in Guangxi during this period, and the moisture in Yongjiang is yellow.

I am 176cm, and I rode it for the first time on the day I got the bike. I felt that the seat cushion was too high, so I lowered it to the lowest level. After riding for about 10 kilometers, my feet felt a little tired. Finally, I raised the saddle to the same height as the handlebars and felt better. The handlebars feel a little lower, and your arms are basically straight when riding.

When I went there, I rode on green roads for the entire 10km journey. I used 3rd gear in the front and 5th to 7th gear in the back. The fastest speed should be around 30km/h. It took 30 minutes in the end and the average speed was 19.5km/h. There was no time to rest in the middle - I started riding harder, going straight to 3X7 gears, and my legs were tired after about 6 kilometers. With the weather being more than 30 degrees, I felt like I was suffering from heatstroke and was dizzy.

The bearing hub should be more powerful. The car can slide far after pedaling, and the 3X5 and 3X6 gears are very easy. The greenway design also has some slight slopes, which can be easily climbed using 2X5 gears. When starting to change gears, you can't always reach the right position at once. After reading the manual, I learned that when changing gears in the front gear, you have to keep pressing it until the gear is changed before releasing it. Newbies like me must want to read the instructions.

I rode a bicycle again after nearly 20 years. I overestimated myself. When I came back, I was hungry and thirsty, and I had to take pictures. I really didn’t have the energy to do anything, so I just rode slowly and had fun.

A reminder for those who want to ride on the Yongjiang Greenway. There are many people in the urban section at night, so it is not suitable for riding. If you are in an area far away from the city, be sure to prepare more water. Otherwise, like me, you will not be able to find a place to buy water after drinking all the water. In addition, there is a village next to the greenway, and there are many people fishing along the coast. Occasionally, cars and electric donkeys will drive by, so be careful when riding.

I saw this slope on the road and thought it was not very steep, so I wanted to try to see if I could ride up it, but I almost flipped over. It feels very uncomfortable to step on cotton in the 1X2 gear. Novices should not try it lightly, and they should also be equipped with protective gear, and a helmet is a must.

I think the shock absorbing effect of the Giant ATX810 is pretty good. The bumps on this road are very small. It is much better than the spring shock absorption of the No. 9 XC, but it hurts my butt a little.

Disc brakes do feel much better than cable discs. I mentioned before in the No. 9 XC bike review that some roads here are slippery, but the braking performance of this bike is still trustworthy. However, cars priced under 3K use Yanhao brake parts. I heard that there may be oil leakage and malfunction, which is a bit scary.

,600 yuan, is it worth it?

After I bought this car, I rode it for 50 kilometers, on both green roads and highways. It gave me a good feeling, a bit of a riding pleasure. Especially at night, the river breeze is blowing, and it is very comfortable to ride without pursuing speed. Many people complained about this bike that the Shimano TX800 used for rear shifting is too soft, and shifting gears are prone to problems on bumpy roads. Riding like me is actually not bad, and most of them can shift accurately, but it is not as good as the dealers say. , encountered the situation where the speed change is not in place. The biggest drawback is probably that I can’t ride very fast, and sometimes it’s almost impossible to speed up.

The original owner bought it on June 12th, which was surprising, it was really less than a week ago. He said that he found it suitable during the test ride, but after riding for a long time, he felt that the frame was too big. According to visual inspection, his height is around 170cm, and the S frame is indeed more suitable. He is also a cycling enthusiast. He even rode 100 kilometers on the day of the transaction. I took a look at the new car and guessed it was a Merida Challenger 3. What do you think about buying the car for 1,600 yuan? Tip: If the second-hand car cannot provide Giant's transfer code for "transfer", be careful that it is a black car. There are too many car thieves nowadays!

Finally, I would like to ask everyone, how about installing this kind of shelf to support your baby? Don't worry about LOW or not, I just want to know if it's feasible. My second child doesn't know how to ride a bike yet. If the eldest and I go cycling, she will definitely want to go. How to take her is a problem.

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