Many potential buyers in the bicycle market, having decided on the budget and size of the frame, are faced with another problem - which brand to give preference to. Here endless acquaintances with the famous brands of two-wheeled vehicles, their classification, ease of use and many other interesting opportunities begin. Here are just a lot of people, chasing brand awareness, overlook one interesting factor - the more famous the manufacturer, the easier and cheaper the components themselves mounted on the bicycle frame.
In this article, the reader is invited to get acquainted with the golden mean in the market of two-wheeled vehicles. The Kellys bike is just considered an interesting solution for beginners in the middle price category (from 20,000 rubles). Overview, description, characteristics of its types and reviews of the owners will allow you to get acquainted with the company's products closer.
Who, where, when?
A bicycle frame, like the body of any car, is the main component of a two-wheeled vehicle, so any buyer is simply obliged to begin acquaintance with the device from it. It would seem that it could be easier than deciding on the material in the manufacture of the frame? Light carbon, hard steel or combined aluminum - everything is logical and logical.
However, few buyers pay attention to the country of manufacture. In fact, it is this factor that affects the durability of the frame during operation. As practice shows, China makes fragile elements, the domestic manufacturer does not spare steel and casts heavy frames, and Europe has found a compromise between strength and weight.
The Kellys bike is made in Slovakia, and accordingly, the frame is cast in Europe. It was this factor that allowed an ordinary bicycle to quickly consolidate its position in the post-Soviet space. Indeed, for most buyers it is the reliability of the frame above all.
For the smallest
Any self-respecting manufacturer presents among its products a children's line of bicycles. True, each manufacturer has their own vision of what two-wheeled vehicles should be for kids. Someone is trying to impose a 3-wheeled device on the future owner, while other manufacturers are simply creating a smaller version of the vehicle for adults.
Kellys kids bikes are more about hybrid devices. The Slovak manufacturer decided to please everyone at once and presented a smaller copy of a sports bike with the function of installing additional wheels to maintain balance. As a result, the buyer received a real children's bike, which is suitable for any child of preschool and school age.
Reliable technology
Speaking about a smaller copy of a sports bike, not only the physical dimensions of the frame were meant, but also the full functionality of all components in the Kellys product. Bicycles for children, as well as more advanced vehicles for adults, are equipped with a decent body kit that can work for wear. As a result, the buyer receives clearly not a toy, but a full-fledged transport, on which you can safely move around the city, conquer off-road and ride on rough terrain.
Like transport for adults, a children's bike needs maintenance and requires maximum attention. Therefore, the future owner needs to consult with the seller before buying and still decide in what conditions the bicycle will be used. After all, it is the type of ride that determines the degree of wear resistance of any vehicle.
Hot sale
For almost a decade, the Kellys Spider bike has been considered the best-selling product in the world by a Slovak company. An interesting fact is that many cyclists, judging by their reviews, do not recognize this, considering such a statement a marketing ploy. You can understand them, because in this model of the bike there is nothing unusual:
- aluminum frame;
- entry-level transmission (Shimano Alivio);
- simple body kits (KLS Expert);
- SR oil spring fork Suntour XCR LO;
- hydraulic disc brakes (by the way, not every Kellys bike is equipped with hydraulics).
The standard set for any sports bike will clearly cause bewilderment for professionals who know everything about this type of transport, because in fact there are no prerequisites for this model to become a sales leader in the CIS market. However, potential buyers should still look at the cost of such a bicycle - only 40,000 rubles. It is this factor that makes many riders reconsider their views.
Serious approach
It's amazing how quickly Kellys brand won the love of customers. Bicycles, reviews of which it was impossible to find in the media literally a decade ago, simply overwhelmed the domestic market. Actually the product marketing promotion is to blame. Kellys bicycles performed well at the world championship in cycling and, accordingly, quickly gained respect among potential buyers.
Naturally, many readers are interested in getting acquainted with professional solutions that are present on the market under the Kellys logo. The user will certainly not be disappointed to learn that the entire line of elite-class sports bikes is made of carbon fiber. Two-wheeled vehicles are also weighted by expensive Japanese components. Do not forget about the guarantee, which is also included in the price (3 years, subject to timely maintenance).
Beauty saves the world
Mountain bikes Kellys, judging by the reviews of the owners, many generally acquire only on the basis that the transport has a beautiful name. The names Hacker, Viper, TNT by ear really attract potential buyers.
The next step in choosing a decent bike is not multifunctionality, but appearance. It is the beauty of a two-wheeled vehicle that is preferred. Here the shape of the frame and its color play the main role. Any detail is important, even the steering wheel shape and the colorful logo of the manufacturer, even on the pedals.
Apparently, good designers are working at Kellys, because the manufacturer somehow managed to bring its product to the world market, adding a spectacular design to the highest quality of component manufacturing.
Weak link
There is one negative point in which some athletes reproach the Kellys brand in their reviews. The manufacturer’s bicycles are still considered highway and hybrid in the world of professional sports. Yes, there is a line of products equipped with two shock absorbers, but their range is so small that buyers have a strange feeling that the manufacturer does not position itself in this segment.
You can understand the buyers: a rigid structure, an aluminum frame, an affordable price - all this indicates a product that should be positioned in a budget class. Hence the negative reaction of many athletes in the media to all the positive reviews about the Kellys brand.
Finally
The Kellys bike is best viewed initially as ordinary transport for moving around the city or outside it, over rough terrain. There is simply no question of any professional use (if the product is in the price category “up to 50,000”). The buyer first of all acquires reliability and appearance. If you need high durability and protection from aggressive environments, then a potential buyer should once again revise his budget and look for a product on the market under the logo of another company.