Ive done a fair bit of research on bikes and i have my eye on a few different models, however I'm not certain yet and I'm looking for some more opinions.
I have a few questions regarding buying my bike:
-Firstly, can anyone recommend a bike shop in Perth - Western Australia that will look after me and provide a good bike within my budget of $1000 (apart from Reid cycles)
-Secondly can anyone recommend any specific models that i should look at within my price range?
Thanks for your help
Im buying my first bike with a budget of $1000 (aud)
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Im buying my first bike with a budget of $1000 (aud)
Postby Has78first » Sat Jul 18, 2015 4:22 pm
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Re: Im buying my first bike with a budget of $1000 (aud)
Postby HappyHumber » Sat Jul 18, 2015 5:01 pm
Depending on where you're located really; Perth being as sprawled out as it is.
SE Metro, I'm pretty loyal to Georges Willeton. No store is perfect, but I'd found these guys to be the most consistent and do recommend them.
SE Metro, I'm pretty loyal to Georges Willeton. No store is perfect, but I'd found these guys to be the most consistent and do recommend them.
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Re: Im buying my first bike with a budget of $1000 (aud)
Postby TheWall » Sat Jul 18, 2015 5:29 pm
Search for 'Bicycle Warehouse' in Strathpine Brisbane. They have some great specials and can post. Ot at least give you pricing to compare for equivalent spec'd bikes in WA.
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Re: Im buying my first bike with a budget of $1000 (aud)
Postby Mediocratus » Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:03 pm
+1 They are good and not hard sell.HappyHumber wrote:Depending on where you're located really; Perth being as sprawled out as it is.
SE Metro, I'm pretty loyal to Georges Willeton. No store is perfect, but I'd found these guys to be the most consistent and do recommend them.
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Re: Im buying my first bike with a budget of $1000 (aud)
Postby Has78first » Sat Jul 18, 2015 10:38 pm
these are three bikes I'm currently looking at, thoughts?
http://www.georgesbikes.com.au/shop/vie ... er_50/6020" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.bikeforce.com.au/a/road-bike ... /102719325" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://carinecycles.com/shop/2013-scott-speedster-30/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.georgesbikes.com.au/shop/vie ... er_50/6020" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.bikeforce.com.au/a/road-bike ... /102719325" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://carinecycles.com/shop/2013-scott-speedster-30/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Im buying my first bike with a budget of $1000 (aud)
Postby nickobec » Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:21 pm
The Cannondale CAAD8 a $1300 bike for $1000 with free bibs and jersey
It is much better specced than the Scott Speedster 50
I would also say it is a better deal than the 2013 Scott Speedster 30 (Note this is almost 3 years old (2016 models out soon) I would not expect a store to have access to full range of sizes, so it may only have an XL or XS in stock.
The Cannondale is a 2014 model, hence the discount. If you could get an extra $500, go for the CAAD10 with 11 speed 105 groupset, it is a better long term prospect. If I need a bike now, that would be my choice.
It is much better specced than the Scott Speedster 50
I would also say it is a better deal than the 2013 Scott Speedster 30 (Note this is almost 3 years old (2016 models out soon) I would not expect a store to have access to full range of sizes, so it may only have an XL or XS in stock.
The Cannondale is a 2014 model, hence the discount. If you could get an extra $500, go for the CAAD10 with 11 speed 105 groupset, it is a better long term prospect. If I need a bike now, that would be my choice.
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Re: Im buying my first bike with a budget of $1000 (aud)
Postby Has78first » Sun Jul 19, 2015 12:03 am
cheers
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