Costco - Cadillac All Mountain Bike

[sk8r]

This is scary, I got my Costco flyer today and on Costco.ca they have the:
Cadillac AM2.7 All Mountain/Cross Country Bicycle - $1,199 cdn

With $30.00 Initial Tuning Credit - I'd be kinda embarrassed to visit my bike shop to even ask, and I'd be a little scared to ride this down a mountain. Apparently made by Kent bikes in the US, who also make the "My Little Pony" bike. :dizzy:

I'm looking forward to the review, since Costco has such a great return policy I'm sure some one will pick one up to "evaluate." -- note I did not say "evaluhate," but other than the Kenda Nevegals I'm not seeing any decent components I won't opt for in slightly more expensive bike (e.g., Brodie Rite), with a real bike store and mechanic to back it up...

This all mountain 27-speed Cadillac bicycle glides over rocky trails with ease thanks to its adjustable 4-bar linkage system and stout Manitou Nixon fork with 115 mm – 145 mm (4.5 in. - 5.7 in.) of travel. Included is a $30.00 initial tuning/setup credit which must be performed by a qualified bike shop to ensure that your bike is performing at its optimum level.

Features:
4-bar linkage system
Frame: 6061 custom aluminum with 101.6, 127 or 152.4 mm (4, 5 or 6 in.) adjustable travel
Fork: Manitou Nixon Elite, 115 mm – 145 mm (4.5 in. - 5.7 in.) travel and adjustable compression
Front derailleur: Shimano FD-510 Deore
Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT
Shifters: Shimano SL510 Deore
Crank: Truvativ Firex 22/32/42
Wheels: Alex vectra – D2-disc
Handlebars: Guizzo Alloy DB OVS 31.8
Stem: 100 mm (3.9 in.) length, patented ATS system
Pedals: alloy 590 platform
Tires: 26 x 2.35 in. Nevegal
Brakes: Shimano Mech M-475
Seat post: Alloy 35 cm (13.8 in.) 31.6
Head angle: 69 degree
Seat angle: 74 degree
Chain stay: 42.9 cm (16.9 in.)
27 speeds with Megadrive™

Warranty:
1 year on defective components
Frame: For as long as the original purchaser owns the product

http://content.costco.ca/Images/Content/ProductLarge/10299120cLL.jpg

[rowdy01]

well atleast it`s a step in the right direction(for Cosco i mean). personaly, i`d love to see a non bias review. sure it`s not for me, but looks more than good enough for alot of kids.

[Wayne P]

So what's the matter with that frame? Looks pretty damn good for something you'd find next to a 24pk. of wieners.

[Dantes Inferno]

Haha, I just new they would use that design.

Thing is, for the price, thats a pretty damn good deal.

[cdn_rider]

its just a KHS frame .... ya the all mtn 1000 series they have .. its all over mtn bike action mag .... great bike for the money

[onepunch]

its just a KHS frame .... ya the all mtn 1000 series they have .. its all over mtn bike action mag .... great bike for the money
Ya, i suspect that another company made the frame, noted, KHS. As far as costco goes,alot of suppliers "hide" their brand, and make it an exclusive costco brand. That way, they dont cut into their own profit margine. Thats why u can only get one type of nike shoe there. They flog it soo cheap, they would cut the throats of all their other suppliers, so they would only sell nikes at costco. As opposed to every other shoe,sport,and dept store. There are few places with a better return ploicy for sure as mentioned.

[UFO]

i saw this bike at a local GM dealership the otherday. can't remember what price they wanted for it though

[tFly]

:eek: Having built several myself, and seeing the that the entire handlebar assembly is held up by one bolt... You could be in for a little of this :hurt:

[biggles604]

It's actually not too bad looking! For that parts spec at $1200, it's quite a good deal.

It's not a 4-bar though :nerd:

[dudski]

uhh nevegals being the decent bike part on there? uhh did you miss the nixon?

[sk8r]

I've always heard mixed reviews on the Manitou Nixon Elite — but it seems more expensive than the Fox Float R which seems common on a lot bikes in the under $2,000 price range, and upon review it does appear to be fairly plush/squishy.

I'm just not sure about the 24 spokes set up...

But this might be a good travel bike, through it on the roof racks and go camping — lock it up, but you'd be less paranoid about some one walking off with this than your new Nomad or like bike.

I'd still be more trusting of a brand like Norco.

[Geologyboy]

Solid bike for the price.

Everytime you go to cosco, you always end up walking out with five or six things you never intended to buy. Now people can add a 1K bike to that list.

[chang1701]

They have another version with a Reba. Whats the news on Manitou anyway? when is hayes going to bring out some new stuff?

[Wayne P]

I've got a hankerin' fer a 5lb bag of nacho chips and a shocker bike.

[big_perm]

costco was selling ride snowboards and binders this winter as well. Didnt Giant used to use that suspension design as well?

[Kye]

Anybody who buys one should take it to a bike shop to build it properly before riding it.

It's not a KHS frame, it's a catalouge frame, as are al of KHS bikes.

[Geologyboy]

I think I need to collect all these. Then I can have a cadillac, jeep and a BMW in my garage. Any other car compnay spin off bikes out there?

[biggles604]

I saw a Porsche bike in LA a few years back

[SEKTER13]

I think I need to collect all these. Then I can have a cadillac, jeep and a BMW in my garage. Any other car compnay spin off bikes out there?

http://drspark.paran.com/cgi-bin/zero/data/gallery/colnago.jpg

[chang1701]

don't forget about the Jetta bikes. Trek made them for Volkswagon a few years back. they sucked. and while we're at it. anyone remember the Pepsi bikes? my brother got one. I thought it was cool, this was also before I knew anything at all about bikes...

[sk8r]

PT Cruiser bikes various models

http://www.abikestore.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/bc03_pturbo7.jpg

and

http://www.abikestore.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/bc03_ptourapldy.jpg

[big_perm]

bianchi makes a line of ducati mtn bikes, but I think they are more awesome than craptacular

[Wayne P]

I saw a Kawasaki bike at London Drugs. Does that count?

[cruzer]

http://www.cycles.peugeot.fr/choi_gammes_prod01.htm

[Mic]

Sure looks trendy.

[RossputiN]

Sure looks trendy.

No doubt! I can just see some monkey in his blinged-out Escalade, with that bike on a roof rack as just another accessory...to up the trend factor. I would like to see it in person but I don't have a Costco membership. :(

[UFO]

No doubt! I can just see some monkey in his blinged-out Escalade, with that bike on a roof rack as just another accessory...to up the trend factor. I would like to see it in person but I don't have a Costco membership. :(

go to carter GM located on lougheed hwy and willingdon, across from brentwood mall. they have one on display there

[CraigH]

Th
Cadillac AM2.7 All Mountain/Cross Country Bicycle - $1,199 cdn


http://www.cadillacbicycles.com/index.html

[NSTP]

I saw that thing at interbike. I'm pretty sure i wrote a blog on it http://blogs.steedcycles.com/?p=175

[sleeper]

Rocky mountain made custom painted elements or hammers to give away for roll up the rim a few years back.