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[moree golfer]

On the subject of flats, I went to meet up with the lads for a trundle in NY's Day and I hadn't ridden a km whereupon I got the 'sinking feeling' of a rear flat. It was caused by a shard of glass which I found embedded in the tyre and flicked it out. I patched the tube rather than used my spare and went on my way without any further issues. I used CO2 to inflate as I would have been late otherwise but with CO2 the tube will lose pressure after 48hrs so I always let the CO2 out when I am home and fill with atmospheric air once again.

[WBennett]

Any owner experience of Reid Cycles?

My Giant Trail Glide is doing its job but its time for something faster but within a fairly strict budget. Preference is around $800 including panniers so no 5k carbon job for me.

[timah!]

[markTHEblake]

Which brand patch are you using Mark?

Forgot, whatever Wiggle sell in these little square containers.


No punctures in January, since i put the Schwalbe Marathons on

[Moe Norman]

My new weapon is pretty much complete now, only future editions will be Co2/Pump combo and possibly some better wheels - just working out which one to get and where to store it. Although I usally just put it in my jersey.

Specialized Tarmac SL S-Works, Full Dura-Ace Components, Velocity Deep V's and Profile design Carbon Aero's.

[Captain Nemo]

My new weapon is pretty much complete now, only future editions will be Co2/Pump combo and possibly some better wheels - just working out which one to get and where to store it. Although I usally just put it in my jersey.

Specialized Tarmac SL S-Works, Full Dura-Ace Components, Velocity Deep V's and Profile design Carbon Aero's.

pics....

[Moe Norman]

perhaps tomorrow!

[oncewasagolfer]

Sounds nice Moe must have set you back a bit. Did my first decent ride for the new year on Sunday over 3 hours on the mtb legs were a bit meh for the rest of the day
Decided to give the hardtail a good clean last night tried a tip a guy gave me when we were on holidays. I gave the drivetrain and chain a going over with a rag soaked in kerosine came up a treat then washed it and applied some lube (no homo).

[moree golfer]

perhaps tomorrow!

Pics or it didn't happen

[WBennett]

Anyone had any experience with Giant Flat Bar roadies? I'm looking at a Giant Cross City RX1 for my daily 30k round trip commute.

http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicyc.../act/102121407

I can do about 15% off RRP so looking at $1100 including rack and bag for the back.

[markTHEblake]

I bought a Giant seek

[WBennett]

Your thoughts on it MTB? K's done per week, type of commute (road/cycle path) etc - any problems?

[Captain Nemo]

Anyone had any experience with Giant Flat Bar roadies? I'm looking at a Giant Cross City RX1 for my daily 30k round trip commute.

http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicyc.../act/102121407

I can do about 15% off RRP so looking at $1100 including rack and bag for the back.

For that price, you wont do better, period.
Just make sure you get good warranty.

[Moe Norman]

Anyone had any experience with Giant Flat Bar roadies? I'm looking at a Giant Cross City RX1 for my daily 30k round trip commute.

http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicyc.../act/102121407

I can do about 15% off RRP so looking at $1100 including rack and bag for the back.

I used to commute daily back in about 2003-4-5 on a Giant CRX2.

It did the job beautifully and never gave me any trouble.

Not sure its worth buying a bike like that new though, you'll get more bike 2nd hand for half the price.

[Captain Nemo]

I used to commute daily back in about 2003-4-5 on a Giant CRX2.

It did the job beautifully and never gave me any trouble.

Not sure its worth buying a bike like that new though, you'll get more bike 2nd hand for half the price.

Agree 100%
See post #1236 here:
http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php...lf-Ride/page50
Converted my old Roadie into a commuter, 3 spped, plenty to run around on, good as gold!

[Moe Norman]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Giant-TCR...item1e779d2f68

[WBennett]

Not much around in Canberra second hand for a grand - its all 2k carbon jobbies. I've been looking for a while now...

[Moe Norman]

surely you get up to Sydney reasonably frequently?

Is the drive not worth $500 to you?

[markTHEblake]

Your thoughts on it MTB? K's done per week, type of commute (road/cycle path) etc - any problems?

I have mentioned a few things here already. The only issue was I kept getting flats with the stock tyres, and the seat is too hard. I don't know how many K's I do a week. It's a 34k round trip to work, and I ride 1-3 times a week

[WBennett]

surely you get up to Sydney reasonably frequently?

Is the drive not worth $500 to you?

Been to Sydney once in three years. Been to Melbourne 5 times in the last 18 months!

[oncewasagolfer]

Wouldn't carbon fiber be overkill for a commuter? You should be able to get a solid bike new for around $700.

[oncewasagolfer]

Anyone had any experience with Giant Flat Bar roadies? I'm looking at a Giant Cross City RX1 for my daily 30k round trip commute.http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicyc.../act/102121407I can do about 15% off RRP so looking at $1100 including rack and bag for the back.

$150 cheaper here:http://www.ivanhoecycles.com.au//bikes/flat-bar-road-bikes/giant-cross-city-rx-1/prod_2604.php

[Captain Nemo]

Wouldn't carbon fiber be overkill for a commuter? You should be able to get a solid bike new for around $700.

Overkill, but that one listed is a cool bike!

[Hux]

Currently trying to decide between a giant xtc composite 29'er and a Scott 930 29'er.
Within $100 on price one is x7/x9 SRAM the other slx/xt shimano.
I think the choice will come down to colour!!!!

[Ashes]

Currently trying to decide between a giant xtc composite 29'er and a Scott 930 29'er.
Within $100 on price one is x7/x9 SRAM the other slx/xt shimano.
I think the choice will come down to colour!!!!

I'd be more interested in fork, wheels and handling differences. If you use it properly you won't see the color pretty quickly!