Windsor Bikes: A Deeper Look into Their Bikes
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Windsor is the name for decent lower-level bikes, which offers excellent value for prices. There are a couple of Windsor bicycle companies- a Taiwan-based one, and the other is a Mexican.
A lot of people are happy with Windsor bikes not only for the prices but quality as well.
They are basically generic bikes made either in Taiwan or Mexico in the same factories where other name brands are manufactured. They then put the Windsor or Mercier or Motobecaneon the frame and add different types of components.
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Perhaps, all of the following bike brands are made in the same factories as the Windsor. So, the simple equation is,
Windsor = Mercier = Motobecane = Dawes (USA) = Cycle Spectrum = Bikesdirect.com = SPRTYMAMA (eBay) = Chicabike (eBay).
The Positive Sides
- Windsor bikes are not glamorous, but you are likely to find the best value with them. Sounds interesting, right? Keep reading as you might love to explore more about Windsor bikes.
- Windsor is selling their bikes without dealer or marketing support. That is why they are offering you competitive price and pretty good values.
- The bikes are jam-packed with premium or at least decent components to make you happy. If you put the name “Trek” and the like on the body of Windsor bike, probably, the price would be, at least, USD 300 higher!
- You will get terrific bargains and great bikes from Windsor via BikesDirect.com and the like.
- The engine/gears and associated components, the heart of the bike, seems to be solid.
The Negative Sides
- Generally, Windsor bike is sold online to keep the price down. Probably, most of their bikes are sold through BikesDirect.com.
- Windsor offers a limited return policy. So, you can expect to have a limited or no after sales service! However, some local shops may sell this bike at a slightly higher price with a limited warranty and lifetime tune-up service!
- Perhaps, the quality control inspections might be less rigorousat the factory during bike assembly process.
- You cannot expect to have the same level of customer service and support as the renowned brand offers in the event of defects.
- You may encounter an issue with the paint of the frame and rear spoke problem as witnessed by some customers.
Recreational and Sport Cycles
Windsor makes bikes in different variants as the Recreational and Sports Cycles, Enthusiast and Racing Cycles, Off-Road Front Suspension Cliff 29R Cycles, Off-Road Front Suspension Cycles (Cliff Series), Off-Road Full Suspension Cycles (Ghost Series), and Xfusion Xtralite + Carbon Stay + Full Carbon Cycles.
For Recreational and Sports Cycles, they do make Wellington 1, Wellington 2, Wellington 3, Leeds, Stratford, and Dover. The price starts from USD 699 and ends at USD 895.
All the bikes are equipped with quality components and come with great value for money!
| WELLINGTON 1 | WELLINGTON 2 | WELLINGTON 3 | LEEDS | STRATFORD | DOVER |
Frame | Advancedshaped 6061 Aluminium | Advancedshaped 6061 Aluminium | Advancedshaped 6061 Aluminium | Advancedshaped 7005 Aluminium | Kinesis Double Butted Aluminium | Kinesis Double Butted Aluminium |
Fork | Dura-Forte Chrome-Moly | Dura-Forte Chrome-Moly | Carbon Fiber Bladed | Dura-Forte Chrome-Moly | Dura-Forte Chrome-Moly | Dura-Forte Chrome-Moly |
Crank | Shimano Double Ring Road | Road Aluminium Triple 52/42/30t | Road Aluminium Triple 52/42/30t | Alloy 52/42/30t | Alloy 52/42/30t | Alloy 52/42/30t |
Pedals | Alloy Road W/ Toe Clips | Alloy Road W/ Toe Clips | Alloy Road W/ Toe Clips | Alloy Road W/ Toe Clips | Alloy Road W/ Toe Clips | Alloy Road W/ Toe Clips |
Frt Der | Shimano | Sora | Sora | Sora | Sora | Sora |
Rr Der | Sora | Sora | Sora | Sora | Sora | Sora |
Shifter | Shimano Stem Shifters | Shimano 24-Speed STI | Shimano 24-Speed STI | Sora 24-Speed STI | Shimano St-R220 24-Speed R/Fire | Sora 24-Speed STI |
Freewheel | SR 11-28t | SR 11-28t | SR 11-28t | SR 11-28t | SR 11-28t | SR 11-28t |
Rim | Alex Alloy | Alex Alloy | Alex Alloy | Alex Alloy 36 | Alex Da22 Dbl Wall 36 | Alex Da22 Dbl Wall 36 |
Hubs | Alloy QR | Alloy QR | Alloy QR | Alloy QR | Alloy QR | Alloy QR |
Tires | Maxxis 700×23 | Maxxis 700×23 | Maxxis 700×23 | Maxxis 700×23 | Michelin Dynamic 700×23 | Michelin Dynamic 700×23 |
Brakeset | Alloy Caliper | Alloy Caliper | Alloy Caliper | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora |
H/Bar | Alloy Dropbar | Alloy Dropbar | Alloy Dropbar | Alloy Dropbar | Alloy Flat | Alloy Dropbar |
Stem | Alloy Quill 1 Inch | Alloy Quill | Alloy Threadless | Alloy 1 Inch Quill | Alloy Ahead Adjustable | Alloy AheadSEt |
Seatpost | Alloy 300mm | Alloy 300mm | Alloy 300mm | Alloy 300mm | Alloy 300mm | Alloy 300mm |
Saddle | Velo | Velo | Velo | Velo | Velo Blk/Blk | Velo Blk/Red |
Weight | 22.3lb | 22.2lb | 21.9lb | 22.1lb | 19.7lb | 19.8lb |
MSRP | $699 | $800 | $900 | $770 | $795 | $895 |
Enthusiast and Racing Cycles
For the category of Enthusiast and Racing Cycles,Windsor does make four models as the Bristol, Fens, Knight, and Falkirk. The price starts from USD 1,095 and ends at USD 1,995.
All the bikes come with quite decent components and offer pretty good values!
It seems that this series is exclusively for a customer with a mid-level budget!
BRISTOL | FENS | KNIGHT | FALKIRK | |
Frame | Multishape Butted Aluminium | Multishape Butted Aluminium | Multishape Butted Aluminium | Multishape Butted Aluminium |
Fork | Kinesis Carbon Fiber | Kinesis Carbon Fiber | Kinesis Carbon Fiber | Kinesis Carbon Fiber |
Crank | FSA Aluminium 52/42/30t | FSA Aluminium 50/39/30t | Truvativ Elita Gxp 52/42/30t | FSA Gossamer Megaexo 53/39t |
Pedals | Alloy Road W/ Toe Clips | VP-162 Alloy Clipless | VP-162 Alloy Clipless | VP-162 Alloy Clipless |
Frt Der | Sora | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra SL |
Rr Der | Sora | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra | Ultegra |
Shifter | Sora 24-Speed STI | Shimano 105 30-Speed STI | Shimano Ultegra 30-Speed STI | Shimano Ultegra 20-Speed STI |
Freewheel | Sr 11-28t | Shimano 12-25t | Shimano 12-25t | Shimano 12-25t |
Rim | Alex Da22 Dbl Wall 36 | Alex DA22 Dbl Wall 32 | Vuelta XRP Pro | Shimano Whr-500 |
Hubs | Alloy QR | Alloy QR | Vuelta Xrp QR | Shimano QR |
Tires | Michelin Dynamic 700×23 | Michelin Dynamic 700×23 | Michelin Dynamic 700×23 | Michelin Dynamic 700×23 |
Brakeset | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
H/Bar | Alloy Dropbar | Ritchey Ergo | Ritchey Ergo | Ritchey Ergo |
Stem | Alloy AheadSEt | Ritchey AheadSet | Ritchey AheadSet | Ritchey AheadSet |
Seatpost | Alloy 300mm | Ritchey 300mm | Ritchey 300mm | Ritchey 300mm |
Saddle | Velo Blk/Blu | Velo Blk/Yel | Velo Blk/Blk | Velo Blk/Yel |
Weight | 19.9lb | 19.2lb | 18.9lbs | 18.5lb |
MSRP | $1,095 | $1,495 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
Enthusiast and Racing Cycles
In terms of Enthusiast and Racing Cycles,Windsor do offer four models as the Track, Cyclo, Tourist, and Willow. The price starts from USD 795 and ends at USD 1,895.
Except for Track, all three models come with nice components and pretty good values!
TRACK | CYCLO | TOURIST | WILLOW | |
Frame | Double Butted Select Chromoly | Cross Spec Biaxle Aluminum | Double Butted Chromoly Tour-Specific | Kinesis Double Butted Aluminum Women-Specific |
Fork | Chromoly Track Unicrown | Cross Carbon Fiber Integ. | ChromolyUnicrown Fender Mounts | Chromoly Unicrown |
Crank | Truvativ Trouro 48t | FSA Gossamer 36/46t Megaexo | Rpm Forged 30/42/52t | Rpm Forged 30/42/52t |
Pedals | Alloy Road W/ Toe Clips | N/A | Alloy Road W/ Toe Clips | Alloy Road W/ Toe Clips |
Frt Der | N/A | Shimano 105 | Shimano Deore | Sora |
Rr Der | N/A | Shimano Ultegra | Tiagra | Sora |
Shifter | N/A | Shimano 105 10-Speed STI | Shimano Tiagra 27-Speed STI | Shimano Sora24-Speed STI |
Freewheel | 16t | Shimano 12-25t | Shimano 11-32t | Shimano 12-24t |
Rim | Drx2000 Dbl Wall 32f/32r | Alex Dc19 32f/32r | Dm18 Dbl Wall 36f/36r | Drx2000 Dbl Wall 32f/32r |
Hubs | Alloy Track | Alex QR | Ritchey QR | FDL QR |
Tires | Kenda K191 700×23(650/43cm) | Kenda Cross 700×32 | Michelin Dynamic 700×30 | Michelin Dynamic 700×23 |
Brakeset | N/A | Tektro Oryx W/ 105 Levers | Tektro/Shimano Tiagra | Promax/Sora |
H/Bar | Alloy Track Dropbar | FDL Butted Ergo | FDL Butted Ergo | FDL Butted Ergo |
Stem | FSA 1″ RollerBrng | Integrated Aheadset | FDL Aheadset | FDL Aheadset |
Seatpost | Alloy 250mm | Alloy 250mm | Alloy 250mm | Alloy 250mm |
Saddle | Velo Blk/Blk | Velo Blk/Blk | Velo Blk/Blk | Womenspec Blk/Blk |
Weight | 18.8lb | 19.9lb | 28.8lb | 24.6lb |
MSRP | $795 | $1,895 | $1,495 | $795 |
Off-Road Front Suspension Cliff 29R Cycles
Windsor does produce 29R Cycles for the 29R lovers! They try to meet up the demands of the riders with Off-Road Front Suspension Cliff 29R Cycles.The price starts from USD 900 and ends at USD 1,900.
All three models – Team, Pro, and Comp equipped with decent components and best buy features!
Cliff 29R Team | Cliff 29R Pro | Cliff 29R Comp | |
Frame | Altair2 Custom Butted Aluminium, Hydroformed Power diamond Downtube With Gusset, Integrated Headtube | Altair2 Custom Butted Aluminium, Hydroformed Power Diamond Downtube With Gusset, Integrated Headtube | Altair2 Custom Butted Aluminium, Hydroformed Power Diamond Downtube With Gusset, Integrated Headtube |
Fork | Rockshox Reba Sl 80mm, 29″ Remote Poploc | Rockshox 80mm Tora318 Air 29″+ Turnkey Lockout | Rockshox Dart3 80mm+ Turnkey Lockout |
Crank | Truvativ Firex 3.0 GXP, 44/32/22t | Truvativ 5d 3.0 Powerspline 44/32/22t | Truvativ 5d 3.0 Powerspline 44/32/22t |
Pedals | ATB Beartrap Composite | ATB Beartrap Composite | ATB Beartrap Composite |
Frt Der | SRAM X.9 | SRAM X.7 | SRAM X.5 |
Rr Der | SRAM X.9 | SRAM X.7 | SRAM X.5 |
Shifter | SRAM X.9 | SRAM X.7 | SRAM X.5 |
Freewheel | PG950 11-34t 9 Speed | PG950 11-34t 9 Speed | Sunrace 11-32t 9 Speed |
Rim | WTB Laser Disc Trail 29″, 32h Eyelet | WTB Speed Disc Am 29″, 32h Eyelet | WTB Speed Disc Am 29″, 32h Eyelet |
Hubs | Gravity Disc Alloy QR | Gravity Disc Alloy QR | Gravity Disc Alloy QR |
Tires | Kenda Nevegal 29×2.2 Kevlar | Kenda Nevegal 29×2.2 | Kenda Nevegal 29×2.2 |
Brakeset | Avid Juicy 7 Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor | Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic, 160mm Rotor | Avid Bb5 Mechanical, 160mm Rotor |
H/Bar | Windsor Pro Riser 15mm Double-buttedAluminium 31.8mm | Windsor Pro Riser 15mm Double-buttedAluminium 31.8mm | Windsor Pro Riser 15mm Double-buttedAluminium 31.8mm |
Stem | Windsor Pro Ul Forged Aluminium +/-7 Deg Ahead 1.125 Inch | Windsor 3d Forged Aluminium +/-7 Deg Ahead 1.125 Inch | Windsor 3d Forged Aluminium +/-7 Deg Ahead 1.125 Inch |
Seatpost | Alloy 350mm | Alloy 350mm | Alloy 350mm |
Saddle | WTB Rocket V Comp SE | WTB Rocket V Comp SE | WTB Rocket V Comp SE |
Weight | 29.7lb | 30.30lb | 30.5lb |
MSRP | $1900 | $1500 | $900 |
Off-Road Front Suspension Cycles (Cliff Series)
Apart from Off-Road Front Suspension Cliff 29R Cycles, they do have two other series of Off-Road Front Suspension bikes – the Cliff Series and Ghost series.This line-up includes Cliff 4500, Cliff 4700, and Cliff 4900.
The price of these bikes is between USD 750 and USD 995.Cliff is the entry-level category with some decent components.
CLIFF 4500 | CLIFF 4700 | CLIFF 4900 | |
Frame | 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, Double Diamond Downtube With Gusset | 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, Double Diamond Downtube With Gusset | 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, Double Diamond Downtube With Gusset |
Fork | Rockshox Dart1 + Hydraulic Damping, Disc Mounts | Rockshox Dart1 + Hydraulic Damping, Disc Mounts | Rockshox Dart2 + Hydraulic Damping, Disc Mounts |
Crank | Truvativ Aluminum Triple 42/32/22t | Truvativ 5d Aluminum Triple 42/32/22t | Truvativ 5d Aluminum Triple 42/32/22t |
Pedals | ATB Beartrap Composite | ATB Beartrap Composite | ATB Beartrap Composite |
Frt Der | Shimano FDM 330â | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore |
Rr Der | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore Lx | Shimano Deore XT Long Cage |
Shifter | Shimano EZ-Fire 8 Speed Pods + Optical Display | Shimano Alivio 8 Speed Trigger Pods | Shimano Deore Mega 9 Speed Pods |
Freewheel | 12-28t 8 Speed | 12-28t 8 Speed | 11-32t 9 Speed |
Rim | Alex Dp17 Disc Alloy 36 Doublewall | Alex Dp17 Disc Alloy 36 Doublewall | Alex Dp17 Disc Alloy 36 Doublewall |
Hubs | Gravity Disc Alloy QR | Gravity Disc Alloy QR | Gravity Disc Alloy QR |
Tires | WTB Velociraptor 26×2.1 | WTB Velociraptor 26×2.1 | WTB Velociraptor 26×2.1 |
Brakeset | Tektro Io Mechanical Disc 160 Rotor | Tektro Io Mechanical Disc 160 Rotor | Tektro Io Mechanical Disc 160 Rotor |
H/Bar | Windsor Comp Al Riser | Windsor Comp Al Riser | Windsor Comp Al Riser |
Stem | Alloy Ahead 1.125 Inch | Alloy Ahead 1.125 Inch | Alloy Ahead 1.125 Inch |
Seatpost | Alloy 350mm | Alloy 350mm | Alloy 350mm |
Saddle | WTB Speed V Sport | WTB Speed V Sport | WTB Speed V Sport |
Weight | 29.5lb | 29.45lb | 29.25lb |
MSRP | $750 | $850 | $995 |
Off-Road Full Suspension Cycles (Ghost Series)
Alike Cliff Series, Off-Road Front Suspension Cycles also ornamented by Ghost Series.The Ghost series carries a slightly higher price tag. Ghost series comprises Ghost 6500, Ghost 6700, and Ghost 6900.
The Ghost series is also the entry-level bike. You can have all the bikes within USD 1,000 while the lowest price is USD 850.
GHOST 6500 | GHOST 6700 | GHOST 6900 | |
Frame | 6061 Double Butted Aluminium, Double Diamond Downtube With Gusset | 6061 Double Butted Aluminium, Double Diamond Downtube With Gusset | 6061 Double Butted Aluminium, Double Diamond Downtube With Gusset |
Fork /Rear Shock | Rockshox Dart1 + Hydraulic Damping, Disc Mounts / Ks-26 Coil+Hydraulic Cartridge | Rockshox Dart1 + Hydraulic Damping, Disc Mounts / Ks-26 Coil+Hydraulic Cartridge | Rockshox Dart2 + Hydraulic Damping, Disc Mounts / Ks-26 Coil+Hydraulic Cartridge |
Crank | Truvativ Aluminium Triple 42/32/22t | Truvativ 5d Aluminium Triple 42/32/22t | Truvativ 5d Aluminium Triple 42/32/22t |
Pedals | ATB Beartrap Composite | ATB Beartrap Composite | ATB Beartrap Composite |
Frt Der | Shimano FDM 330 | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore |
Rr Der | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore Lx | Shimano Deore XT Long Cage |
Shifter | Shimano EZ-Fire 8 Speed Pods + Optical Display | Shimano Alivio 8 Speed Trigger Pods | Shimano Deore Mega 9 Speed Pods |
Freewheel | 12-28t 8 Speed | 12-28t 8 Speed | 11-32t 9 Speed |
Rim | Alex Dp17 Disc Alloy 36 Doublewall | Alex Dp17 Disc Alloy 36 Doublewall | Alex Dp17 Disc Alloy 36 Doublewall |
Hubs | Gravity Disc Alloy QR | Gravity Disc Alloy QR | Gravity Disc Alloy QR |
Tires | WTB Velociraptor 26×2.1 | WTB Velociraptor 26×2.1 | WTB Velociraptor 26×2.1 |
Brakeset | Tektro Io Mechanical Disc 160 Rotor | Tektro Io Mechanical Disc 160 Rotor | Tektro Io Mechanical Disc 160 Rotor |
H/Bar | Windsor Comp AL Riser | Windsor Comp AL Riser | Windsor Comp AL Riser |
Stem | Alloy Ahead 1.125 Inch | Alloy Ahead 1.125 Inch | Alloy Ahead 1.125 Inch |
Seatpost | Alloy 350mm | Alloy 350mm | Alloy 350mm |
Saddle | WTB Speed V Sport | WTB Speed V Sport | WTB Speed V Sport |
Weight | 32.7lb | 32.5lb | 32.25lb |
MSRP | $850 | $950 | $1095 |
Xfusion Xtralite+Carbon Stay + Full Carbon Cycles
It seems that the Windsor aims to leave no stone untouched!
The do produce high-end bikes as well! These are full carbon bikes! So, you can have almost all types’ bikes from Windsor according to your need and budget!
The price starts from USD 2,795 and ends at USD 3,795.The pretty high figure, right? Huh! At least for us! Ha Ha Ha!
Having said that you would get more value than what you will pay, which is true for all the Windsor bikes and the Bradford, Trent, Kennet, and Falkirk Carbon are not the exception!
BRADFORD | TRENT | KENNET | FALKIRK CARBON | |
Frame | Aero-Xfusion Xlite 6061al/Carbon | Aero-Xfusion Xlite 6061al/Carbon | Aero-Xfusion Xlite 6061al/Carbon | Veryhigh Modulus Carbonfusion |
Fork | Kinesis Aero Carbon | Kinesis Aero Carbon | Kinesis Aero Carbon | Windsor Aero Carbon |
Crank | Dura Ace 10 52/39t | Ultegra 52/39/30t | Ultegra 52/39t | Truvativ Compact 50/36t |
Pedals | N/A | VP-162 Alloy Clipless | VP-162 Alloy Clipless | N/A |
Frt Der | Dura Ace 10 | Ultegra | Ultegra | 105 10spd |
Rr Der | Dura Ace 10 | Ultegra | Ultegra | Ultegra |
Shifter | Dura Ace 20spd STI | Ultegra 30spd STI | Ultegra 20spd STI | New 105 20spd STI |
Freewheel | Dura Ace 12-27t | Shimano 12-23t | Shimano 11-23t | Shimano 12-27t |
Rim | Amclassic Victory 24F/28R | Amclassic Victory 24F/28R | Amclassic Victory 24F/28R | Alex Pro R1.0 28f/32R |
Hubs | Ac QR | Ac QR | Ac QR | Alx QR |
Tires | Michelin Dynamic 700×23 | Michelin Dynamic 700×23 | Michelin Dynamic 700×23 | Continental Ultrasport 700×23 |
Brakeset | Dura Ace 10 | Cane Creek Scr5 | Cane Creek Scr5 | Canecreek Scr3 |
H/Bar | Ritchey Ergo | Ritchey Ergo | Ritchey Ergo | Windsor Ergo |
Stem | Canecreek Aheadset | Canecreek Aheadset | Canecreek Aheadset | Canecreek Aheadset |
Seatpost | Ritchey 300mm | Ritchey 300mm | Ritchey 300mm | Windsor 300mm |
Saddle | Velo Blk/Yel | Velo Blk/Yel | Velo Blk/Yel | Windsor V-Cut |
Weight | 17.9lbs | 18.9lbs | 18.5lb | 18.5lb |
MSRP | $3,795 | $2,795 | $2,795 | $2,895 |
Final Verdict
If your budget is tight, but looking for a decent bike, you may rely upon Windsor!
If you are one who would love to save a handsome amount from your purchase, Windsor also might be your destination!
And if you are like us who look for a great pedaling buddy with great components, then you may consider having a Windsor bike.
Nothing in the world is free from flaws and Windsor bike is not the exception! Keeping constraints aside, Windsor bike might be (or we should say, “should be”) one of your best choices.
We love to hear from you as well. Let us know your thoughts, experiences,and inputs!
Stay fit and stay healthy! Happy pedaling!
