Was looking forward to this, but am disappointed
Update: Boodabike responded weeks after my initial e-mail. It's always something: Spam folder, busy due to whatever problem they are just facing, ... and then all the points of course are not a warranty issue, some even intended (wrong lacing of the wheel for example).
Would not recommend buying from them any longer.
First of, the delivery took longer than expected. Communication regarding this matter was already not so great. A review about the bike on their website did not get published. Now I have some issues with the bike and boodabike does not reply to emails.
The bike itself seemed nice at first, but:
1. The provided mudguards do wiggle quite a bit. For the price-point I expected more from this.
2. The rear rack is quite expensive as well. Even when mounting is included, I would buy accessories elsewhere (and there is a mudguard/rear rack combination fitting this bike and style far better).
3. After just a couple of weeks there was some rust at the inside of the frame at the bottom bracket.
4. The shell of a shifting cable is damaged going into the frame and is corroding as well.
5. The wheels are laced incorrectly. It is difficult, with some pumps even impossible, to reach the valve because of the spoke crossing above it. Even though the correct spoke space is just right next to the valve. Relacing a brand new wheel - great stuff.
6. The rear rack was mounted with two screws which were quite hard to turn. I realized why: The wrong thread was used (fine vs regular machine thread).
Some of these shortcomings seem very unprofessional from a bike building company. Some just make questioning the overall quality and longevity of the bike. In combination with no replies to emails this is just bad.
21 September 2024
Unprompted review