LTD is a little-known but promising company. Among the amateur class, LTD bikes look pretty profitable, and a number of factors really contribute to this. Say what you like, there are still a lot of questions regarding the quality and origin of this brand.
Nooname or brand
LTD is a young brand that has not yet had time to learn from its mistakes and begin to do something really worthwhile. Most bicycles belong to a low or medium level of both price and quality. This is good, since the products themselves are very well balanced in these two parameters. LTD bicycles have a rather extensive lineup, which cannot be said about bikes of completely unknown brands.
It is strange that the bike manufacturer still does not have its own website. If the organization of an official representative office requires considerable expenses, then practically nothing is needed to open your own resource. But respect for the brand would have grown several times.
There is information that the country of the bicycle manufacturer LTD is Germany, but there is no evidence of this. At the same time, the bulk of LTD bicycles is concentrated in Belarusian stores. In Germany, it is not possible to buy a bike from this company. It is worth noting that registering the brand itself and ordering design in Germany is not yet an indicator of German quality, and Design by Germany engraving does not guarantee high-quality welds. All body kit is made in China.
If you focus on only one brand, then everything is ambiguous. LTD is superior to other Chinese unknown bikes by its head, but it certainly does not reach good brand bicycles like Giant, Gt or Cube, and at the same time outperforms them in price.
Quality and reviews
Bicycle manufacturer LTD issues a lifetime warranty on the frame. If you think logically, who will give an eternal guarantee on their products if they are not sure of their quality? Without a doubt, LTD frames are quite strong to withstand most of the loads placed on them, but you will have to put up with overweight for that.
The frame of these bicycles is not very rigid. Too much contribute to too thin and round hind feathers. However, LTD frames support all new standards, have a stylish appearance, and feel good off-road. What else do you need? A novice user will have more than enough of such a bike for cycling with his family and riding on light roads.
The price of LTD bikes is pleasantly pleasing. It’s even a little strange that a hardtail with an oil fork cannot raise a natural question: “Why is it so expensive?” The company itself explains this by not investing in an advertising campaign, promotion of products at competitions and cooperation with eminent companies, but only in the development of new equipment and the improvement of old models.
The company personally produces not only frames, but also extensions, rudders, seatposts, bushings and other peripherals, which makes it possible to further assemble parts according to the overall design.
Design
Whether you like it or not, the first thing you look at is the bicycle design. Those who are more experienced know how to look at the beauty in the anodized settings bolts and perforated cassette stars. Users who for the most part have no idea about the functions of certain spare parts are able to appreciate their shape and color.
The design of the LTD bikes is what sets them apart from other bikes of the same level. It is interestingly painted, there are many contrasting elements on the frame, some inscriptions, numbers, even the feathers on some white bicycles are made in dark color, so that they seem less dirty after traveling on impassable roads. The manufacturer does not even neglect the use of colored cable shirts. And this applies to both old and catalog models of 2018.
Take, for example, LTD Rosso 760 (2018). Judging by the preliminary pictures, the bike should have just an unrivaled appearance.
General impressions
Among the reviews on LTD bikes, you can find both positive and negative. Many are embarrassed by the fact that the company supposedly exists - there are bicycles, sellers, shops, but there is no official representation.
It's a shame that LTD does not have really expensive bicycles with carbon, titanium, new types of suspension and hydraulic systems. Also, some bikes of the old models of this company are not very well balanced in terms of attachments. At the moment, this problem is more solved.
In general, LTD will be an excellent bike for riding around the city, will not let you down on dirt roads and will withstand light loads on rough terrain. Will appeal to both women and children, especially as a first bike.