Hi all,
I have, in the last 6 months, taken up commuting to work in the Melbourne CBD 2 to 3 times a week. The round trip is 46km's and to date I have been riding a 17 year old Giant Yukon MTB (Biopace cranks anyone?? ). Whilst this bike has been fine I am now at the point where I wish to purchase a new bike with gearing more suited to road riding. I have settled on a Giant CRX but I am not able to decide between the CRX 0 or the CRX 1. The main differentiator seems to be the disc brakes on the CRX 0. If I base my reasoning on RRP is the CRX 0 ($1995) worth $600 more than the CRX 1 ($1395)? With the exception of the seatpost, wheels, tyres, stem, rear derailleur and bar the bikes seemed to be indentically spec'd. Given that I could take or leave any of these are disc brakes worth the extra dollars?
Finally, can anyone recommend a Giant dealer in Melbourne who specialises in good old fashioned service, both pre and post sale, rather than a flashy show room packed to the rafters. Of course if there is a dealer out there with a flashy show room and excellent service I would be more than happy to consider them.
TIA
Elguapo
I have, in the last 6 months, taken up commuting to work in the Melbourne CBD 2 to 3 times a week. The round trip is 46km's and to date I have been riding a 17 year old Giant Yukon MTB (Biopace cranks anyone?? ). Whilst this bike has been fine I am now at the point where I wish to purchase a new bike with gearing more suited to road riding. I have settled on a Giant CRX but I am not able to decide between the CRX 0 or the CRX 1. The main differentiator seems to be the disc brakes on the CRX 0. If I base my reasoning on RRP is the CRX 0 ($1995) worth $600 more than the CRX 1 ($1395)? With the exception of the seatpost, wheels, tyres, stem, rear derailleur and bar the bikes seemed to be indentically spec'd. Given that I could take or leave any of these are disc brakes worth the extra dollars?
Finally, can anyone recommend a Giant dealer in Melbourne who specialises in good old fashioned service, both pre and post sale, rather than a flashy show room packed to the rafters. Of course if there is a dealer out there with a flashy show room and excellent service I would be more than happy to consider them.
TIA
Elguapo