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08-10.-2005, 09:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Ringwood, Melbourne, Australia
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Newbie in Melbourne
Hi,
These forums look like a great place to discuss stuff. I haven't ridden a bike seriously since I was a teenager. A recent move to Melboune and declining fitness level has led me into cycling. I am about to buy my first bike in many years. My old bike was a cheap mountain bike like many teens ride, but recent research has me excited about much nicer things. My expectation of a large tax return is leading me towards the mid-upper range in hybrid bikes (namely the Giant innova 2005 which my local bike shop has on sale for $699). Also looking forward to getting out on the tracks with my family (wife & 2 small kids) on the weekends and commuting to work (about 12 km in the car). Does anyone know much about bike trailers to cart the kids? We have looked at a few, but most dont have enough head room for my petite 5yo girl (she's 108cm tall). Looking forward to discussing cycling here. Bruce |
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09-10.-2005, 06:05 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Perth (Basso), West Australia
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Re: Newbie in Melbourne
Hi Bruce,
Welcome to the forum. Thanks for the reply on the haircuts  .If you are looking at Giants, consider the CRX range. they offer a better component and speed range than the Innova. Many on this forum ride this Flat Bar style of bike. Consider Felt SR 101-71, Avanti Blade, Specialised, Orbeau and Trek flat bar in your travels around the shops. Sorry, trailers, no experience, Greenspeed do have one on their web page. http://www.greenspeed.com.au/
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Cheers, George. |
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09-10.-2005, 11:46 AM
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Location: Strathfield, (Sydney), Australia
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Re: Newbie in Melbourne
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G'Day, At 5, your girl may be a little big (old) for a trailer. Might be better off with a tag-a-long. I'm in the process of looking around for one myself. Scotty |
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09-10.-2005, 11:55 AM
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Location: Ringwood, Melbourne, Australia
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Re: Newbie in Melbourne
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She still hasn't mastered her training wheels, so i'm a little worried she isn't ready for the tag along. |
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09-10.-2005, 12:03 PM
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Location: Strathfield, (Sydney), Australia
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Re: Newbie in Melbourne
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A tag along hitches to your bike, so you balance for her. As long as she is able to hold on, then she should be fine. Scotty |
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10-10.-2005, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Re: Newbie in Melbourne
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Get a tag-along with gears as then the kid can pedal at a reasonable cadence while you pedal as well. Pedalling will also help her balance. My daughter started on one when she was about 5 and even at that age, she was able to contribute to the forward velocity. SteveA |
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