Reid Harrier to buy or not?
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby lobstermash » Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:21 am
Funnily enough, none of the bicycle nuts (that I've come across) around here (Canberra) have any opinions on Reid. And I don't mind being uncool. Being a dad, I subscribe to the Seinfeld philosophy of dagginess for fathers. I don't care what you think of me! I can make my own people! (and yes, in case you're wondering, my kids are still young enough to think I'm pretty darn cool)
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby Mulger bill » Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:01 pm
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby ldrcycles » Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:17 pm
MWAAHAHAHAA!!
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby lobstermash » Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:33 pm
I don't have a problem displaying labels that I actually buy. One of my other hobbies is RC planes, and I loudly and proudly display 'Hobbyking' and 'Turnigy' about the place, much to the chagrin of those who have drunk of the Kool-Aid of the monopolising scoundrels who's had the business wrapped up for several decades too long...
At least Hobbyking actually send you an automated email acknowledging your order, even if it's for a $2 servo... Or even a $0.12 piece of heatshrink.
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby lobstermash » Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:16 pm
Got the bike last Monday. I chose the Griffon instead of the Harrier because I wanted a black frame, not orange. I've got a lot to say about it, most of it positive, but I'll hold it back until I've had it for a while longer.
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby Anthony1234 » Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:20 am
I changed the following almost straight away:
- cranks/pedals/chainring
- tyres
- bars
- chain
It's been basically bulletproof over this time, but that is because it weighs an absolute tonne. However this has had the advantage of strengthening up my legs quickly.
I've probably got about $450 total in the bike now (purchase price plus the above mods), so am still ahead of the fuji in pure price terms.
If you are after a solid bike that will do the job then I can recommend this. However if you are looking to do some longer distances on a fixie then I would be shopping around for something lighter.
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby Gordonhooker » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:32 am
new head set to raise the seating position a little, and
new bars.
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby lobstermash » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:42 am
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby Gordonhooker » Thu Oct 10, 2013 2:32 pm
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby poohkies » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:56 pm
thanks
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby lobstermash » Fri Jan 10, 2014 7:43 pm
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
Postby Mulger bill » Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:46 pm
That'd be mepoohkies wrote:I jsut read the bike review on the Ried fixie and from all his accounts he found it a great bike, I was wondering if anyone uses one for commuting, I commute around 30km's the weight doesn't bother me, I also ride around on a Kona Honzo which is like a 29 bmx so i'm not going to cry over weight of it. I just want to know if it will cut the mustard doing a 65km round trip, i've been using my carbon, and i'm really not happy with the road and the sounds the old girl makes when i hit some of the bumps, it's only a matter of time before something goes wrong.
thanks
Yep, liked it enough to end up owning it.
If you've got the legs then give it a go, she's no lightweight but once up to speed it's almost effortless.
The current models run a slightly lower ratio so should make for easier hill work and better snap away from the lights at the expense of a slightly lower top speed.
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Re: Reid Harrier to buy or not?
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