Hi Guys,
I am from Singapore, and will be going up to Ballarat for my pilot training which is about a year worth of training. I am an avid cyclist and triathlete, and i'm looking to purchase a new TT bicycle when i am there in a months time. Would like to check with everyone,
Are there any good recommended bicycle shops in Ballarat or anywhere near the ballarat airport?
Any particular shop which offers good servicing / after purchase services / good offers and a proper bike fit?
So far, i am looking at purchasing either a Specialized transition or a Felt TT bike, or any recommended TT bikes. Any particular shop tt carries TT bikes/ equipments/ services?
Would really appreciate if someone could point me to the right directions. Stranger in a new land. Hope to make some friends when i am there.
Cheers!
Jarrett, Singapore
Bike shops in Ballarat or melbourne?
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Re: Bike shops in Ballarat or melbourne?
Postby paragonman » Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:07 am
Hi, There's five bike shops in Ballarat, the only one thats any good imo, is Dennis Shaw in Skipton st.
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Re: Bike shops in Ballarat or melbourne?
Postby Gunlock » Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:56 pm
Interesting. Having grown up in Ballarat, i would have placed that place second last on my "to visit" list.paragonman wrote:Hi, There's five bike shops in Ballarat, the only one thats any good imo, is Dennis Shaw in Skipton st.
the new bike store, Bike Hub, behind Bridge Mall would be my pick.
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Re: Bike shops in Ballarat or melbourne?
Postby tofubox » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:28 pm
Thanks for the information guys.
Is there any triathlon specific shop that sells bikes as well? If not in ballarat, anywhere near?
I've done my search online, really poor results and i believe there are some good shops which don't have a website either.
Is there any triathlon specific shop that sells bikes as well? If not in ballarat, anywhere near?
I've done my search online, really poor results and i believe there are some good shops which don't have a website either.
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Bike shops in Ballarat or melbourne?
Postby im_no_pro » Thu Jul 21, 2011 2:29 am
Don't know there is a lot (if anything) in the way of tri specific stores, tri isnt as popular in VIC as it is in say QLD.
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Re: Bike shops in Ballarat or melbourne?
Postby jimh » Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:48 pm
No idea if they are any good or not but it sounds like they might be a tri store in Melbourne
http://www.s-b-r.com/
http://www.s-b-r.com/
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Re: Bike shops in Ballarat or melbourne?
Postby jimh » Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:49 pm
No idea if they are any good or not but it sounds like they might be a tri store in Melbourne
http://www.s-b-r.com/
http://www.s-b-r.com/
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Re: Bike shops in Ballarat or melbourne?
Postby coffeeandwine » Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:13 pm
Hi Tofubox, not sure if you have your bike already but presume so...just in case...my bike shop of choice is Cycle City in Mair St in central Ballarat. great advice, wide range of gear and good with repairs. they have a cycle team so may be of interest if you are a serious TT/rider.
hope the lovely weather hasn't been too bad for you.
cheers
hope the lovely weather hasn't been too bad for you.
cheers
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Re: Bike shops in Ballarat or melbourne?
Postby Madone SSL » Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:02 pm
Id recommend Wheelspeed Cycles in Gisborne, its closer to Ballarat than Melbourne. The guy is really helpful and he knows his stuff. Phone number is 54282552. He sells Trek. Shaws Cycles is ok but I reckon the guy has been around too long
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