Micargi, Good, Bad?

**2door** · #1 (**permalink**) 02-13-2009, 05:12 PM

Is anyone using the Micargi Bike as an MB? They certainly have some interesting offerings and the prices are not bad. Give me your opinions if you have any experience with this brand.
Tom

**2door** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-13-2009, 05:22 PM

Maybe I've just answered my own question. I'll post this for everyone to read...just in case.
Micargi Tahiti 26" Beach Cruiser Male CONSUMER WARNING - BUYER BEWARE (details below)
Tom

azbill · #3 (**permalink**) 02-13-2009, 07:09 PM

I believe that the red bike at the top of the page was a micargi...it's frame cracked
I have heard their quality has gone downhill in a big way

Venice Motor Bikes · #4 (**permalink**) 02-13-2009, 07:14 PM

I built one Micargi for a customer... the frame cracked in so many different places, that the guy eventually paid me to put everything on a Schwinn frame!!

**2door** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-13-2009, 08:38 PM

Okay guys,
I've heard enough. Decision made. NO MICARGI in my future. Thanks for the info.
Tom

Retmachinist · #6 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 02:52 PM

From the sounds of things I had better keep a close eye on the welded joints on this Macargi.
Damn, I thought it was an awfully good looking bike for the money. It is awfully hard to find a reasonable bike anymore that isn't made in China. I picked up a high dollar used, Giant Brand Mt. bike
the other day on craigslist. I think it was oridinally about a $400 bike. Got it for $50. The sticker on it said designed in the U.S.A. Made in China.

John

Retmachinist · #7 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VENICE BOY

I built one Micargi for a customer... the frame cracked in so many different places, that the guy eventually paid me to put everything on a Schwinn frame!!

Hey V.B. just out of curiosity, what did the guy weight? I was thinking about selling the one I built but now I don't know whether to chance it. Hate to have it break on someone!

John