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07-02.-2008, 02:08 PM
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Commuting bike for around $600
My awful, awful Huffy MTB bought from EBay for $70 is no more, so I need to upgrade!
I'm tossing up between the Kona Dew Plus 08, the Smoke 2-9 08 and the Scott Sportster P5 - mainly used for general commuting around Melbourne, road, bike path, that sort of thing. Not really off-road - the ocassional bit of gravel and grass perhaps. At the moment I'd only be riding about 10km a day, plus maybe a bit on the weekend, but hopefully that'll increase as I get fitter! What are the standout differences between these bikes for that sort of use? I only have a budget of about $600, maybe stretching a bit higher for very good reason. Are there other bikes I should consider? I'm about 185cm, 110Kg. Cheers |
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07-02.-2008, 02:20 PM
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Re: Commuting bike for around $600
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So I'm told - Road bikes are way easier than MTB's. I personalyl wouldn't know but yea.Why not drop into your LBS and have a chat?! |
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07-02.-2008, 02:29 PM
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Re: Commuting bike for around $600
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07-02.-2008, 02:42 PM
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Re: Commuting bike for around $600
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hahA INDEED.. Try posting your question in the "thread about nothing" the lads usually sit in there.. and ignore me but still they have some brilliatn advice |
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08-02.-2008, 08:56 AM
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Re: Commuting bike for around $600
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 Kona Smoke Kona Dew Plus Scott Sportster P5 Any other suggestions appreciated! |
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08-02.-2008, 12:11 PM
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Re: Commuting bike for around $600
I've been riding a Giant Innova for a couple of years and found it very good for the 15 km commute I do.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU...yle/1136/28959/ |
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08-02.-2008, 02:46 PM
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Re: Commuting bike for around $600
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If the Kona Smoke actually comes with fenders as standard equipment, then that would be another reason since it theoretically saves you about $40+ ... I'm neutral on disc brakes ... and, they may be over-kill for the kind of riding you will be doing (do you ride in the rain a lot?) ... so, I don't count the disc brakes as a 'plus' on the Dew Plus ... but, you may. I wouldn't get the Scott because (and, this may not be a good reason) it has a front suspension fork ... on an in-city bike it is dead weight ... and, the "suspension" fork is barely adequate for any place that you may ride where you would want the benefits of a suspension fork. |
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08-02.-2008, 03:04 PM
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Re: Commuting bike for around $600
I live in Melbourne, it never rains!
 But if it rains, it rains, I still have to get to work! Wasn't sure about the Scott for that self-same reason of the suspension, though didn't think it was worth ignoring for it...That brings up a related question - are brands any sort of a guide with bikes? Or is it really a matter of components? Take computer motherboards for instance - same brand, different model, one can be fantastic, the other crap, often not even with much price difference. Some are upgradeable (that is, have good quality but 'switched down' components/frame), some go nowhere. Usually, the brand is relevant, but not vital. Is there the same thing with bikes? For example, Kona and Scott both make (as far as I can tell!) decent top-end bikes, and Giant is a bit of a slapdash - can be good, can be bad, often rebranded. Is that a good reason to go for one over the other at this price range? |
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