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alheng
Guest
I am looking for a flat bar road bike and have narrowed it dow
to this lot
Do any of you have one
Do you like it
What would you suggest
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to this lot
Do any of you have one
Do you like it
What would you suggest
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flyingdutch
Guest
"I am heavy, 85 kg
Who you callin' heavy??? Im only a couple under you
Havent gone thru the specs on em all. You may find they are all fairl
similar but with a few tweaks in wheels, RearDerailleur (cos that's wo
everyone notices. be sure to compare to rest of bike's bits), BB (co
you cant see it)
Where are you
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Who you callin' heavy??? Im only a couple under you
Havent gone thru the specs on em all. You may find they are all fairl
similar but with a few tweaks in wheels, RearDerailleur (cos that's wo
everyone notices. be sure to compare to rest of bike's bits), BB (co
you cant see it)
Where are you
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hippy
Guest
>Originally posted by alheng I am heavy, 85 kg
Hi, I am heavier, 100kg ;-
>I don't cover much distance, maybe 10 - 15 km every other day. Bee
>riding MTB with slicks for the last 10 years, but would like >to star
>doubling my distances
Why can't you continue to ride your MTB over those distances? Is i
uncomfortable? Have you tried it yet
I was riding my mtb up to about 80k's. The only reason I didn't d
longer rides was due to the fact I used to ride in boxer shorts an
pants - mucho chaffo!! :
Unless it doesn't fit you comfortably, the MTB should be fine for thos
distances. Of course, don't let me stop you buying a new bike.. ne
bikes rule!! :
hipp
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Hi, I am heavier, 100kg ;-
>I don't cover much distance, maybe 10 - 15 km every other day. Bee
>riding MTB with slicks for the last 10 years, but would like >to star
>doubling my distances
Why can't you continue to ride your MTB over those distances? Is i
uncomfortable? Have you tried it yet
I was riding my mtb up to about 80k's. The only reason I didn't d
longer rides was due to the fact I used to ride in boxer shorts an
pants - mucho chaffo!! :
Unless it doesn't fit you comfortably, the MTB should be fine for thos
distances. Of course, don't let me stop you buying a new bike.. ne
bikes rule!! :
hipp
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alheng
Guest
hippy wrote:
> >Originally posted by alheng I am heavy, 85 kg.
> Hi, I am heavier, 100kg ;-)
> >I don't cover much distance, maybe 10 - 15 km every other day. Been
> >riding MTB with slicks for the last 10 years, but would like >to start
> >doubling my distances.
> Why can't you continue to ride your MTB over those distances? Is it
> uncomfortable? Have you tried it yet?
> I was riding my mtb up to about 80k's. The only reason I didn't do
> longer rides was due to the fact I used to ride in boxer shorts and
> pants - mucho chaffo!!
> Unless it doesn't fit you comfortably, the MTB should be fine for those
> distances. Of course, don't let me stop you buying a new bike.. new
> bikes rule!!
> hippy
Actually you are right about my old bike being good enough, but my wif
has agreed to do a little riding with me, so we need a second bike an
this was an opportunity to upgrade
Flying Dutch I am in Singapore now, but will be relocating to Perth in
couple of weeks time
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> >Originally posted by alheng I am heavy, 85 kg.
> Hi, I am heavier, 100kg ;-)
> >I don't cover much distance, maybe 10 - 15 km every other day. Been
> >riding MTB with slicks for the last 10 years, but would like >to start
> >doubling my distances.
> Why can't you continue to ride your MTB over those distances? Is it
> uncomfortable? Have you tried it yet?
> I was riding my mtb up to about 80k's. The only reason I didn't do
> longer rides was due to the fact I used to ride in boxer shorts and
> pants - mucho chaffo!!
> Unless it doesn't fit you comfortably, the MTB should be fine for those
> distances. Of course, don't let me stop you buying a new bike.. new
> bikes rule!!
> hippy
Actually you are right about my old bike being good enough, but my wif
has agreed to do a little riding with me, so we need a second bike an
this was an opportunity to upgrade
Flying Dutch I am in Singapore now, but will be relocating to Perth in
couple of weeks time
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wassupdawg
Guest
alheng wrote:
> Actually you are right about my old bike being good enough, but my wife
> has agreed to do a little riding with me, so we need a second bike and
> this was an opportunity to upgrade.
> Flying Dutch I am in Singapore now, but will be relocating to Perth in a
> couple of weeks time.
You might want to seriously consider buying over there as prices can b
much better over there, from what friends tell me (cuzz is awaiting
new trek from Singapore at the mo)
do some comparison shopping online between here/there. If you do bu
over there, hang onto the box from the shop but make sure the bike look
used (maybe put a manky drink bottle in holder and a sticker or two
otherwise they might try hitting you with import duties when you ge
here. If you explain youre moving you will be fine! Personally Id go th
Perigree, but Im a sucker for good looks;
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> Actually you are right about my old bike being good enough, but my wife
> has agreed to do a little riding with me, so we need a second bike and
> this was an opportunity to upgrade.
> Flying Dutch I am in Singapore now, but will be relocating to Perth in a
> couple of weeks time.
You might want to seriously consider buying over there as prices can b
much better over there, from what friends tell me (cuzz is awaiting
new trek from Singapore at the mo)
do some comparison shopping online between here/there. If you do bu
over there, hang onto the box from the shop but make sure the bike look
used (maybe put a manky drink bottle in holder and a sticker or two
otherwise they might try hitting you with import duties when you ge
here. If you explain youre moving you will be fine! Personally Id go th
Perigree, but Im a sucker for good looks;
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alheng
Guest
wassupdawg wrote:
> You might want to seriously consider buying over there as prices can be
> much better over there, from what friends tell me (cuzz is awaiting a
> new trek from Singapore at the mo).
> do some comparison shopping online between here/there. If you do buy
> over there, hang onto the box from the shop but make sure the bike looks
> used (maybe put a manky drink bottle in holder and a sticker or two)
> otherwise they might try hitting you with import duties when you get
> here. If you explain youre moving you will be fine! Personally Id go the
> Perigree, but Im a sucker for good looks
Only problem is that I have little choice here for a flat bar bike
Available here are the Trek 1000 -1500 Marin Mill Valley Giant Perigre
I like the Mill Valley, but can't find any info about it on the ne
other then the manufacturer's specs
Also one report of the 03 Marin Highway One whose frame I think ha
become the 04 Mill Valley and the there seems to be a problen with th
carbon fork causing brake chatter and squeeling after 9 months of ver
hard riding
The Trek 1500 with a flat bar would be nice, but it is very expensive
Havent seen the Perigree yet. I will buy here and bring it along with m
when I move
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> You might want to seriously consider buying over there as prices can be
> much better over there, from what friends tell me (cuzz is awaiting a
> new trek from Singapore at the mo).
> do some comparison shopping online between here/there. If you do buy
> over there, hang onto the box from the shop but make sure the bike looks
> used (maybe put a manky drink bottle in holder and a sticker or two)
> otherwise they might try hitting you with import duties when you get
> here. If you explain youre moving you will be fine! Personally Id go the
> Perigree, but Im a sucker for good looks
Only problem is that I have little choice here for a flat bar bike
Available here are the Trek 1000 -1500 Marin Mill Valley Giant Perigre
I like the Mill Valley, but can't find any info about it on the ne
other then the manufacturer's specs
Also one report of the 03 Marin Highway One whose frame I think ha
become the 04 Mill Valley and the there seems to be a problen with th
carbon fork causing brake chatter and squeeling after 9 months of ver
hard riding
The Trek 1500 with a flat bar would be nice, but it is very expensive
Havent seen the Perigree yet. I will buy here and bring it along with m
when I move
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