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10-07.-2007, 05:32 PM
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Re: Best bang-for-buck flat bar bike
@ gadler, what did you pay for the Fuji, and what were you quoted on the CRX2? I'm looking to buy about now too... anyone here have a recent quote on a CRX3?
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10-07.-2007, 06:33 PM
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Re: Best bang-for-buck flat bar bike
What size are you looking for?
I am building a new 54cm Felt Flat Bar Road Bike, 8 Speed, at the moment. 
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10-07.-2007, 06:54 PM
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Re: Best bang-for-buck flat bar bike
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11-07.-2007, 08:44 AM
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Re: Best bang-for-buck flat bar bike
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The FUJI Absolute LX 07 (review)- besides being an excellent flat bar - is also excellent value. I paid $900 from Goldcross cycles (they have at least 7 stores in Melbourne). They also have the Giant CRX 2 which is selling at $999 and the Giant CRX 3 is currently selling at $695. Hope this helps |
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11-07.-2007, 09:50 AM
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Re: Best bang-for-buck flat bar bike
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I need a SMALL, a MEDIUM, and a LARGE. |
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12-07.-2007, 05:51 PM
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Re: Best bang-for-buck flat bar bike
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12-07.-2007, 10:03 PM
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Re: Best bang-for-buck flat bar bike
http://www.apollobikes.com/apollopr.../apolloproducts#
bought this some months ago, seen it around at some shops for around $600. OK bike for the $ but may upgrade in a year or so to a road. |
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13-07.-2007, 11:37 PM
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Re: Best bang-for-buck flat bar bike
If you're interested in a getting a road bike later on I'd get the CRX over the others as it's ride and geometry is more aggressive.
The CRX4 is fine, yes the drive chain is utter rubbish - but save your $$ when you get the road bike. Alternatively, there is the 08 OCR3 which retails for just under $800. If you're still riding after 6-12 months, then get a good road bike. By that time you'll have the legs to appreciate a $$ bike without getting passed by people on commuters. |
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14-07.-2007, 11:47 AM
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Re: Best bang-for-buck flat bar bike
My 2 cents on this.
I am starting to wonder about why people want flat bars. If you need a comfy riding position, or want to commute, touring bikes offer the relaxed comfort geometry, and braze on lugs to mount panniers, etc. Drop bars give you so many hand positions. Riding on the hoods, is more comfortable than riding on flat bars, in my opinion. The main difference is the cost of the parts found on Roadies, and flat bars bikes. You would have probably noticed by now that MTB parts are on the whole cheaper than their equivalent Road bike parts. I dont understand this price differential. Price difference hardly means inferior components. Tourers, generally also have the flexibility of allowing you to mount wider tyres, similar to most flat bars. I for one cannot understand why someone would do flat bar conversions, converting a race bike frame to a more "comfy" flat bar configuration, is just indicative of having purchased the wrong bike for the wrong purpose in the first place. Would you modify a Ferrari to tow a trailer? In the cases of needing a less upright position, ride in the drops. Get narrower tyres. Oldy I have yet to see someone break a frame from normal riding. However, for your peace of mind, you might want to think of getting strong wheels with whatever bike you get. Dont mean to offend any flat bar owners, I myself used to ride one. Just sharing my thoughts. Bottomline, if you are riding, and enjoy it, thats all that matters. |
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14-07.-2007, 12:04 PM
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15-07.-2007, 09:26 AM
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15-07.-2007, 09:43 AM
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If you want a nice bike, the red one 2 posts back was built to sell into a niche market. High end full carbon flat bar.  http://www.triwa.org.au/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1154 I will be advertising it soon in the Quokka.
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16-07.-2007, 11:12 AM
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16-07.-2007, 11:32 AM
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Re: Best bang-for-buck flat bar bike
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Aggressive: 1)shorter head tube in relation to top tube, so bars lower for aerodynamics 2) steeper seat tube angle, so hips opened up for greater efficiency but more hand/shoulder weighting 3)steeper head angle, so steering a bit twitchier but bike more responsive. 4)shorter chainstays, so bike more responsive but less stable at speed and (allegedly, never noticed this myself) less comfortable. With a flat bar bike, I don't think that the whole aggressive vs comfortable geometry argument is applicable, as you're talking about a "comfort" bike by definition.
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16-07.-2007, 02:36 PM
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Re: Best bang-for-buck flat bar bike
In addition to what artemidorus has explained, the CRX frame construction is somewhat similar to that of the old TCR aluminium models, so it actually feels more like a road bike. I've placed the spacers above the stem and the riding position and feel is quite similar. I've also swapped out the suspension seat post for an EA30, nice and cheap. Take a test ride at your local bike shop. Set the saddle so that it is above the stem. I have mine about a hand length higher, yes I'm a roadie
.The matte black suits the CRX4 quite well as it doesn't attract a lot of attention, especially once it is dirty and has a few scratches. Great as a commuter to the shops or work if you are parking in the street. If you are looking at doing some serious riding, things which will need attention include the BB, (most likely will need to be regreased); the pedals seem to destroy the soles of my shoes; the rear hub (wobble) - possible replacement wheel. I've swapped the tyres to Pro 2 Race and there's better traction and speed, albeit two flats. If you are getting a CRX4, change the seatpost to something rigid, but don't put too much money swapping in higher value parts as it's not worth it. It actually is quite stable at 40-50kmh in the flats with race tyres. The BB area is flexy, and the ride quality is harsh when compared to a standard hyrid or carbon road bike. But given the price, I don't believe there is anything better. The best thing about it is the looks you get when you cruise pass guys on their $$$ road bikes. |
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