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discobay Feb 23rd 2011 12:38 am
Road bikes
 
I haven't ridden a bike for any length of time for a long time now. But recently I've started to show some interest and purchased a used mountain bike. It is in a very condition but I found it slow and heavy going. Asking around I am advised that this is the downside to owning a mountain bike. "If it's speed you want you should get a road/racing bike" is the phrase that I hear a lot. Not wanting to throw too much into something which may be a passing fad I thought I would look into getting a used racing bike. What do you suggest in terms of brand name, wheel sizes, brakes etc?

EvannTel Feb 23rd 2011 12:44 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Easy!

You'll be wanting a "widow-maker 500" or for the ultimate thrill an "organ-donor 1100"

northernbird Feb 23rd 2011 12:44 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Originally Posted by discobay (Post 9196229)
I haven't ridden a bike for any length of time for a long time now. But recently I've started to show some interest and purchased a used mountain bike. It is in a very condition but I found it slow and heavy going. Asking around I am advised that this is the downside to owning a mountain bike. "If it's speed you want you should get a road/racing bike" is the phrase that I hear a lot. Not wanting to throw too much into something which may be a passing fad I thought I would look into getting a used racing bike. What do you suggest in terms of brand name, wheel sizes, brakes etc?
My husband has a Trek, not cheap if you want a decent one. Our friends own Bikeforce in Morley and they have a good range of bikes with excellent knowledge.

mr mover Feb 23rd 2011 12:45 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Originally Posted by discobay (Post 9196229)
I haven't ridden a bike for any length of time for a long time now. But recently I've started to show some interest and purchased a used mountain bike. It is in a very condition but I found it slow and heavy going. Asking around I am advised that this is the downside to owning a mountain bike. "If it's speed you want you should get a road/racing bike" is the phrase that I hear a lot. Not wanting to throw too much into something which may be a passing fad I thought I would look into getting a used racing bike. What do you suggest in terms of brand name, wheel sizes, brakes etc?
Why bother your life expectancy will be reduced by at least and up to , 6 months from point of mounting said bike..............:thumbup:MM

northernbird Feb 23rd 2011 12:45 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Originally Posted by EvannTel (Post 9196243)
Easy!

You'll be wanting a "widow-maker 500" or for the ultimate thrill an "organ-donor 1100"
I worry more now he is riding a none motorised 2 wheeler! Some twat hit him on the arse with a plastic cricket bat last week when he was cycling home from the City!

EvannTel Feb 23rd 2011 12:46 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 9196244)
they have a good range of bikes with excellent knowledge.
He's wants a fast bike, not a clever one!

Night everyone!:)

mr mover Feb 23rd 2011 12:56 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 9196250)
I worry more now he is riding a none motorised 2 wheeler! Some twat hit him on the arse with a plastic cricket bat last week when he was cycling home from the City!
popular sport in Adelaide..called wack the Latex ...........:thumbup:MM

discobay Feb 23rd 2011 12:58 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Anyone heard of Gordonson or Kojima?

irishbloo Feb 23rd 2011 1:47 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Originally Posted by discobay (Post 9196269)
Anyone heard of Gordonson or Kojima?
Have you tried Facebook or White pages.

Bernieboy Feb 23rd 2011 6:41 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 9196250)
I worry more now he is riding a none motorised 2 wheeler! Some twat hit him on the arse with a plastic cricket bat last week when he was cycling home from the City!
Polly has been spotted down the bike shop:lol:

ukecadet Feb 23rd 2011 9:13 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 9196250)
I worry more now he is riding a none motorised 2 wheeler! Some twat hit him on the arse with a plastic cricket bat last week when he was cycling home from the City!
Probably not malicious he was just trying to find the crease.

TrickyTree Feb 23rd 2011 10:49 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Are you planning on keeping the MTB?

You could try the newer 29ers and slap a set of slicks/semi slicks on them for the commute and then put the originals back on for any off roading you do.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/29er_(bicycle)

I am looking at:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...rdtails/mamba/

Also a good website is bike exchange

http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/

Change type to 29ers, change state to WA and it brings up 31 bikes starting at $900 (if you sort by price). You can also do the same for road bikes (decent brands are Giant, Trek, Orbea, Scott, Avanti).

discobay Feb 23rd 2011 11:03 am
Re: Road bikes
 
There seem to be a few for sale in the Morley area from the same person. Maybe it's the shop that was mentioned.

northernbird Feb 23rd 2011 11:24 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Originally Posted by TrickyTree (Post 9197571)
Are you planning on keeping the MTB?

You could try the newer 29ers and slap a set of slicks/semi slicks on them for the commute and then put the originals back on for any off roading you do.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/29er_(bicycle)

I am looking at:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...rdtails/mamba/

Also a good website is bike exchange

http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/

Change type to 29ers, change state to WA and it brings up 31 bikes starting at $900 (if you sort by price). You can also do the same for road bikes (decent brands are Giant, Trek, Orbea, Scott, Avanti).
My husbands road bike is a Trek, he was lucky and got it from Gumtree. Being sold by someone who had a quad bike accident and had only ridden it for 50km. $4500 of bike for $1500. Bargain. His mountain bike is a Giant.

He buys all his accessories for both bikes from Wiggle or Chain Reaction. Fraction of the price that he would pay here.

spartacus Feb 23rd 2011 11:34 am
Re: Road bikes
 
Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 9197639)
My husbands road bike is a Trek, he was lucky and got it from Gumtree. Being sold by someone who had a quad bike accident and had only ridden it for 50km. $4500 of bike for $1500. Bargain. His mountain bike is a Giant.

He buys all his accessories for both bikes from Wiggle or Chain Reaction. Fraction of the price that he would pay here.
He must be exceptionally tall . . . and these can be handy on a longer journey.

http://www.charactersntoons.com.au/i...k-wiggles4.jpg


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