G'Day! New member with a question.
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Mulger bill » Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:52 pm
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Felix_TRX » Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:30 am
Just to throw some more options into the mix, a friend of mine who works in a LBS in Hobart can do me some good deals on the two following bikes, sub $500.
Avanti Blade http://www.avantibikes.com/fitness/blade.aspx?bid=261
Avanti Blade 1.0 http://www.avantibikes.com/fitness/blade1.aspx?bid=262
Although I have decided I can spend $500 on a bike, and if my mate can swing me a good deal and maybe even get the Blade 2.0 for my $500, would it be worth it? Avanti Blade 2.0 http://www.avantibikes.com/fitness/blade2.aspx?bid=263.
Sorry for being a PITA!!
Cheers, Greg.
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Felix_TRX » Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:25 pm
I sent an email inquiry to one of the LBS's and they have offered me this Malvern Star for $439.
http://www.malvernstar.com.au/range/bike-2293.aspx
The decisions are getting harder and harder!
Cheers, Greg.
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby antipodean » Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:45 pm
I think the Malvern Star looks the best so far...buy it and get riding, you won't lose any weight posting on here.
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby nickobec » Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:29 pm
I would suggest you go take each one for a ride and choose the one you like the best. No wrong or right decision, they are similar, but not the same, it is just find the one that works for you.
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Kalgrm » Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:52 pm
+1nickobec wrote:I would suggest you go take each one for a ride and choose the one you like the best. No wrong or right decision, they are similar, but not the same, it is just find the one that works for you.
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Felix_TRX » Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:56 pm
Thanks for the advice!
Cheers, Greg.
P.S. I come from a background of turbo charged Nissans, spending money isn't the issue, spending money WISELY is the issue! If in doubt, ask those who know!
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Mulger bill » Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:16 pm
Another bloke Ron runs a hybrid Avanti and is happy with it, I've taken it out for a blat. Not too shabby at all.
Faced with the choice of a good frame with average bits or an average frame with good bits, I'd go for the good frame, bits wear out and need replacing sooner or......sooner
A test ride of ~40 minutes should tell you which bike makes your bum and soul happier.
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby hitch » Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:04 am
nice oneKalgrm wrote:bicycle-shaped object from K-mart
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Felix_TRX » Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:13 pm
Will post up a pic of it tomorrow. And thanks to all for your invaluable advice. I would have got a hybrid or MTB, which wouldn't have been overly suitable for my needs.
Cheers, Greg.
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby BigVin » Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:46 pm
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Felix_TRX » Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:10 pm
Also ended up with the large frame, instead of the medium frame he thought I needed. Went from the M to the L and the difference in length was enough to justify the better fit. There, I said it!! I was FITTED for my bike!! And going for a ride in the morning with the family, then riding to physio. About a 10-12k ride from memory.
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Mulger bill » Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:20 pm
Lookin' forward to the brag pics.
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Felix_TRX » Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:11 am
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Rockford » Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:17 pm
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Rockford » Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:16 pm
Looks good!!
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Re: G'Day! New member with a question.
Postby Felix_TRX » Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:20 pm
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