Hi, I am new in Australia (6months) and previously I used a bike which was stolen a week ago
I really like my previous bike (I forget the brand I get it from my housemate), it was a road bike and lightweight and fast, now that I want to get something like that again but I am quite tight on budget.
I look at this Kmart bike http://www.kmart.com.au/product/montera ... ike/911863 and wonder is that enough for me? I am commuting 8-9km daily, but the road is hilly so.
If you have experience with this bike please share
Is Monterey Urban Cruiser good?
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Re: Is Monterey Urban Cruiser good?
Postby 10speedsemiracer » Thu Mar 08, 2018 3:44 pm
No
Better to find something from reputable maker secondhand on Gumtree or eBay. Lots of seldom-used hybrid or urban type bikes go cheap
Better to find something from reputable maker secondhand on Gumtree or eBay. Lots of seldom-used hybrid or urban type bikes go cheap
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Re: Is Monterey Urban Cruiser good?
Postby bychosis » Thu Mar 08, 2018 4:24 pm
I think it’s funny it has an instruction manual and ‘bike sizing guide’ but only comes in one size.
As above though, never buy a bike from big W, Kmart or other depr stores. They are cheap because they are not very good. Put your money into a second hand quality brand bike. You’ll spend the same amount servicing (time or $) either of them to get running, and the quality one will stay in good running condition while the Kmart bike will quickly go back out tune.
As above though, never buy a bike from big W, Kmart or other depr stores. They are cheap because they are not very good. Put your money into a second hand quality brand bike. You’ll spend the same amount servicing (time or $) either of them to get running, and the quality one will stay in good running condition while the Kmart bike will quickly go back out tune.
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Re: Is Monterey Urban Cruiser good?
Postby stevenaaus » Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:11 pm
I agree with the above posts... but seeing this bike up for $70 2nd hand, it almost looks like a "real" bike.
... at least, it's geometry isn't obviously crazy-bad like most warehouse bikes.
But it's heavy weight (stated) of 17kg was a suprise.
... at least, it's geometry isn't obviously crazy-bad like most warehouse bikes.
But it's heavy weight (stated) of 17kg was a suprise.
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