Road bikes
#1
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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?
#2
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Re: Road bikes
Easy!
You'll be wanting a "widow-maker 500" or for the ultimate thrill an "organ-donor 1100"
You'll be wanting a "widow-maker 500" or for the ultimate thrill an "organ-donor 1100"
#3
Re: 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?
#4
Re: 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?
#5
Re: Road bikes
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!
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Re: Road bikes
Anyone heard of Gordonson or Kojima?
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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).
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).
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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.
#14
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).
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).
He buys all his accessories for both bikes from Wiggle or Chain Reaction. Fraction of the price that he would pay here.
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Re: Road bikes
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 buys all his accessories for both bikes from Wiggle or Chain Reaction. Fraction of the price that he would pay here.
Last edited by spartacus; Feb 23rd 2011 at 11:37 pm.