Users' questions

Are Sensa road bikes good?

Are Sensa road bikes good?

Ultimately Sensa has ticked most boxes in terms of performance, style and, importantly, price. If you’re still questioning the lack of household name, don’t – Sensa isn’t pulling the wool over your eyes; it’s a great machine for your hard-earned cash.

Where are Sensa bikes made?

Holland
Our company and products keep evolving through innovation up to this day. But the bikes are still built in Holland for you by people with a love for cycling.

Is it cheaper to custom build a road bike?

In general, it has been widely accepted that it is more expensive to build your own bicycle than it is to buy one that has already been built by a manufacturer. In theory, this is true, since bike manufacturers often have deals with manufacturers that make the parts, so it can be cheaper.

How is frame stiffness measured?

The stiffness of frames is measured at the bottom bracket (BB stiffness) and at the head tube (torsional stiffness). Most of the time also the fork is measured, this is called the fork stiffness. So you can’t generally speak about just “The stiffness” of a particular bike.

What is a 56 bike frame?

For example, a 56cm frame will have a seat tube that is 56cm long. Here’s our definitive road bike frame size guide to help you….Road bike size chart.

Height (inches) Height (cm) Frame Size (cm)
5’7″ – 5’9″ 170 – 175 54 – 56 (Medium)
5’9″ – 5’11” 175 – 180 56 – 58 (Medium – Large)

Are Senada bikes any good?

The overall ratings are average at 4.89 out of 5.0. The certified buyer who gives 4 stars has no complaint item. Three cases of poor delivery quality. Four certified buyers like the SENADA BIKES service support.

What does 56cm bike size mean?

Frame size is related to the seat tube length. For example, a 56cm frame will have a seat tube that is 56cm long.

Is Sensah groupset good?

4.0 out of 5 stars Great value for great shifters. Great shifters for the money and you get a front and rear derailleur with it! This was a great option to get out of my 10 year old Campy 10spd.

Why are bikes so expensive?

One of the biggest factors in the cost of bicycles is materials. Carbon fiber comes in various forms and grades. The higher the quality of carbon, the greater the cost of sourcing from manufacturers. If a bike manufacturer is also fabricating its own carbon, this cost must be recouped in the sale price of a bike.

Is it hard to build bike?

More than anything, the technical challenge of building up a frame stops many cyclists from attempting their own builds. Buying a complete is easier. But building a bike is really not that hard! It just takes patience, perseverance, and the right tools.

Does frame stiffness matter?

In short, a stiffer frame affords you a bit more flexibility with how you load the front of your bike. The torsional rigidity of a stiff frame is undoubtedly more confidence-inspiring to ride. I feel like I have more control over my loaded bike when there is less noticeable flex coming from the top tube and down tube.

Can a bike be too stiff?

That’s where front-end stiffness comes into play. ‘ It turns out that if a bike is too stiff at the front end it becomes difficult to lean, which creates a different type of handling problem.