Originally posted by alheng
I am looking for a flat bar road bike and have narrowed it down to this lot.
Do any of you have one?
Do you like it?
What would you suggest?
Originally posted by flyingdutch
Have you checked out the seriously sexy Black Giant Perigree:
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/03...ear=2004&bikesection=8789&range=47&model=9768
or the Trek 1200:
http://www.australiancyclist.com.au/showarticle.php?s=4&a=333
Originally posted by hippy
>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
Originally posted by alheng
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.
Originally posted by wassupdawg
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
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