Not even 35 miles on
"Not even 35 miles on the bike and the master cylinder for the front brake is leaking oil. I hope this isn't indicative of the overall quality."
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Eastern Alpaka 29 MTB Hardtail Bike - Blue
Eastern Alpaka 29 MTB Hardtail Bike - Blue
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Eastern Alpaka 29 MTB Hardtail Bike - Blue
This inspiring 29" Mountain bike incorporates a wealth of features to provide a high end experience at an entry level price.
The lightweight 6061 Hydroformed aluminum frame with custom geometry blends an off road capable Mountain Bike with an all day Trail and Pathway inspired hardtail providing a comfortable nimble ride on any terrain.
Up front the Eastern 130mm travel spring coil fork with mechanical lockout feature provides a confident riding position ascending any hill and soaks up the shocks on the way down.
Stopping power is handled by the Radius branded 160mm Front and Rear hydraulic disc brakes with adjustable reach levers.
The newly developed 1x9 X-Gear drivetrain using high end forged and machined parts gives smooth crisp shifts while still being compatible with Shimano and SRAM aftermarket parts. The wide ratio 11.34t rear cassette matched with the 32t ring up front gives a ratio similar to 21 and 27speed systems but without the added weight and complication of additional shifters and cables. Smooth internal cable routing keeps everything shielded from the elements.
Outfitted with a high quality wheel package, the fast rolling 29" wheels feature Quick Release hubs and Double Wall alloy rims. Matched with 2.2" all terrain tires as standard inspires confidence across a wide range of terrain, the frame is designed to accommodate up to 2.4" rubber so you can customise the grip to your riding style as your confidence improves.
Finished off with quality Eastern branded contact points along with a Velo Saddle and Grips, they bring a touch of comfort and class not normally seen at this price.
The Eastern Alpaka, is a go anywhere capable machine ready to ride.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Frame: Custom designed 6061 Hydroformed Aluminum for 29" wheel, replaceable gear hanger, 135mm forged dropouts
- Top Tube length: 21.69" (Small 15") - 22.22" (Medium 17") - 22.87" (Large 19") - 23.5" (X-Large 21")
- Head Tube angle 68.5⁰ - Seat Tube angle 73⁰ - Chainstay Length 17.13"
- Fork: Eastern Spring Fork 130mm Travel, Coil Sprung, Mechanical Lockout dial
- Headset: Loose Ball
- Crankset: X-Gear Cold Forged 170mm arms 34t Chainring
- Bottom Bracket: VP Cartridge Bearing
- Chain: KMC 9 Speed
- Cassette: X-Gear 9 Speed 11-42t Shimano Compatible
- Rear Derailleur: X-Gear 9 Speed Forged Alloy Shimano Compatible
- Gear Shifter: X-Gear 9 Speed Shimano Compatible
- Brakes: Radius Hydraulic Disc with adjustable reach lever, 160mm Rear and 180mm Front Disc
- Wheels: Eastern 29" Quick Release Hubs, 36h Black Double Wall Rim, Black Stainless Spokes Brass Nipples
- Tires: Wide 2.2" x 29" tires - style may vary
- HandleBar: Eastern Tapered Alloy 740mm, 32mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
- Stem: Eastern 3D Forged 50mm, 10deg Rise, 31.8mm Bar Clamp, Cro-Mo Bolts
- Grips: Eastern Krayton Black with Lock-on Clamps
- Seatpost: Eastern Forged alloy 30.9 x 350mm Height Marked with Quick Release Seatclamp
- Saddle: Eastern Padded with Vinyl cover
- Pedals: Eastern VP Alloy platform
- Warranty: 5 years on Frame, 12mts on all other parts
- *Bikes are designed for riders 13 years old and up.
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Ratings & Reviews
Overall rating: 3.8636363 / 5 from 44 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Eastern Alpaka 29 MTB Hardtail Bike offers a solid build and great value for money, with customers appreciating its easy assembly and high-end features at an affordable price. The bike provides a comfortable and nimble ride on various terrains, equipped with reliable hydraulic disc brakes and a smooth 1x9 drivetrain. Its lightweight aluminum frame and quality components make it a versatile choice for trail and pathway enthusiasts.
Summary topics
- Assembly Ease (17%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the easy and hassle-free assembly of the product.
- Bike Build Quality (62%): A substantial number of customers raved about the bike, praising its solid build and great price.
- Value for Money (17%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the great price of the bike, mentioning it multiple times in their reviews.
Review topics: ["fit","color","shipping","issues","assembly","release","experience","price","service","works","value","bike","brakes","pedals","handlebar","rides","derailleur","cranks","seat","cambria","ride","fork","gear"].
Review highlights
- "Very good quality bike, and easy assembly." —
- "Great bike great price for a down hill mountain bike." —
- "If your looking for a great bike at a affordable price, this is it!" —
Reviews
Shipping was way faster this
"Shipping was way faster this time from cambria. Super happy with the ship time and packaging quality. The bike is good but both wheels required straightening and the derailer needed adjustment. Both rotors needed torqued propely as well. The brakes are horribly soft and just all around bad. Even after being bled several times. Reading online I guess this brand of brakes is known for problems. Over for the money its a nice bike but don't expect to be able to ride this out of the box unless u are mechanically inclined. Wouldn't buy this bike again simply for how bad the brakes are. Better off spending more money on a nicer bike. Cambria bike as a business I am a big fan of. This bike not so much."
Not so good
"It’s good for the money but I had many problems. The left crank stripped the inside of the pedal. Came with very poor brakes that bled and gave out completely within only a week. They sent me a new pair and those had the same problem, not even a week and the brakes squeeze to the handlebar and apply no pressure. Also upon arrival the brake rotor on the front wheel came bent and had to replace it. Also the derailer is very poor and needs tuned every month if not replaced. On the good side the handlebars, wheels, tires, and frame are all amazing for the price. But the brakes, crank, and derailleur aren’t great."
Shifting not smooth
"Doesn’t shift right."
The bike arrived in perfect
"The bike arrived in perfect condition and it was easy to assemble. Unfortunately, the brakes do not work which is why I’m giving 3/5 stars."
Shipping was fast. Bike is great.
"Got the Eastern Alpaka hardtail in size XL. Color blue. I used to ride and race mtb in the late 80s thru the 90s. I'm 66 years old now. Haven't had a bike with 29" wheels or new geometry before. So thought I'd upgrade. This bike is great. Only thing I'll be changing is the pedals and down the road I may put on an air fork. But the ones that come with the bike are adequate for most people that will be buying this price range. It's a very good feeling bike."
Great entry level bike. Brakes
"Great entry level bike. Brakes work great. Assembly was easy. The derailleur is the only weak spot."
Honestly it wasn’t a good
"Honestly it wasn’t a good experience, the brakes came bad, I had to pay for assembly and deinstall the brakes, they send me another pair of brakes and I have to pay again for install the brakes, they reimburse me money compensation for that, but even though the brakes collapse again and i had to pay again for new brakes and installation this time. Bike is good but this process just gets me frustrated"
Disappointing early failure — pedal stripped crank after 2nd ride
"Bought this MTB recently and was excited to break it in. On my second ride, literally cruising at baby speeds on flat pavement with my daughter, the pedal ripped all the threads out of the crank arm. No crashes, no hard riding — just casual pedaling. Turns out the crank is made of very soft aluminum that couldn’t handle even minimal use. I had the pleasure of walking the bike home. This might be a one-off defect, and to be fair, the rest of the bike seems decent so far. But honestly, this is a big red flag for durability and build quality right out of the gate. If you’re considering this bike, inspect the crank and pedals carefully or plan for an early upgrade."
Bleeding
"This bike would be good value if I didn’t have to invest time adjusting the derailer because a bike with less than ten miles on it is throwing the chain over the 9th gear into the spokes. Additionally the rear brakes didn’t work out of the box. information on a bleeding procedure is not provided with the bike. At this price point I expect to upgrade components, but not after 1 ride."
Q&A
- How much does the Eastern Alpaca weigh? Thanks Kevin
- Forty two pounds
Overall rating: 3.8636363 / 5 from 44 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Eastern Alpaka 29 MTB Hardtail Bike offers a solid build and great value for money, with customers appreciating its easy assembly and high-end features at an affordable price. The bike provides a comfortable and nimble ride on various terrains, equipped with reliable hydraulic disc brakes and a smooth 1x9 drivetrain. Its lightweight aluminum frame and quality components make it a versatile choice for trail and pathway enthusiasts.
Summary topics
- Assembly Ease (17%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the easy and hassle-free assembly of the product.
- Bike Build Quality (62%): A substantial number of customers raved about the bike, praising its solid build and great price.
- Value for Money (17%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the great price of the bike, mentioning it multiple times in their reviews.
Review topics: ["fit","color","shipping","issues","assembly","release","experience","price","service","works","value","bike","brakes","pedals","handlebar","rides","derailleur","cranks","seat","cambria","ride","fork","gear"].
Review highlights
- "Very good quality bike, and easy assembly." —
- "Great bike great price for a down hill mountain bike." —
- "If your looking for a great bike at a affordable price, this is it!" —
Reviews
Not even 35 miles on
"Not even 35 miles on the bike and the master cylinder for the front brake is leaking oil. I hope this isn't indicative of the overall quality."
Shipping was way faster this
"Shipping was way faster this time from cambria. Super happy with the ship time and packaging quality. The bike is good but both wheels required straightening and the derailer needed adjustment. Both rotors needed torqued propely as well. The brakes are horribly soft and just all around bad. Even after being bled several times. Reading online I guess this brand of brakes is known for problems. Over for the money its a nice bike but don't expect to be able to ride this out of the box unless u are mechanically inclined. Wouldn't buy this bike again simply for how bad the brakes are. Better off spending more money on a nicer bike. Cambria bike as a business I am a big fan of. This bike not so much."
Not so good
"It’s good for the money but I had many problems. The left crank stripped the inside of the pedal. Came with very poor brakes that bled and gave out completely within only a week. They sent me a new pair and those had the same problem, not even a week and the brakes squeeze to the handlebar and apply no pressure. Also upon arrival the brake rotor on the front wheel came bent and had to replace it. Also the derailer is very poor and needs tuned every month if not replaced. On the good side the handlebars, wheels, tires, and frame are all amazing for the price. But the brakes, crank, and derailleur aren’t great."
Shifting not smooth
"Doesn’t shift right."
The bike arrived in perfect
"The bike arrived in perfect condition and it was easy to assemble. Unfortunately, the brakes do not work which is why I’m giving 3/5 stars."
Shipping was fast. Bike is great.
"Got the Eastern Alpaka hardtail in size XL. Color blue. I used to ride and race mtb in the late 80s thru the 90s. I'm 66 years old now. Haven't had a bike with 29" wheels or new geometry before. So thought I'd upgrade. This bike is great. Only thing I'll be changing is the pedals and down the road I may put on an air fork. But the ones that come with the bike are adequate for most people that will be buying this price range. It's a very good feeling bike."
Great entry level bike. Brakes
"Great entry level bike. Brakes work great. Assembly was easy. The derailleur is the only weak spot."
Honestly it wasn’t a good
"Honestly it wasn’t a good experience, the brakes came bad, I had to pay for assembly and deinstall the brakes, they send me another pair of brakes and I have to pay again for install the brakes, they reimburse me money compensation for that, but even though the brakes collapse again and i had to pay again for new brakes and installation this time. Bike is good but this process just gets me frustrated"
Disappointing early failure — pedal stripped crank after 2nd ride
"Bought this MTB recently and was excited to break it in. On my second ride, literally cruising at baby speeds on flat pavement with my daughter, the pedal ripped all the threads out of the crank arm. No crashes, no hard riding — just casual pedaling. Turns out the crank is made of very soft aluminum that couldn’t handle even minimal use. I had the pleasure of walking the bike home. This might be a one-off defect, and to be fair, the rest of the bike seems decent so far. But honestly, this is a big red flag for durability and build quality right out of the gate. If you’re considering this bike, inspect the crank and pedals carefully or plan for an early upgrade."
Bleeding
"This bike would be good value if I didn’t have to invest time adjusting the derailer because a bike with less than ten miles on it is throwing the chain over the 9th gear into the spokes. Additionally the rear brakes didn’t work out of the box. information on a bleeding procedure is not provided with the bike. At this price point I expect to upgrade components, but not after 1 ride."
Q&A
- How much does the Eastern Alpaca weigh? Thanks Kevin
- Forty two pounds
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