Need a commuter ~1k

[nutty]

Hey guys,

Im about 3km from work with the ferry, until now ive been running it.. but decided I should look at getting a pushy and going the long way..

I wanna spend ~10k on a commuter, its fairly flat with a small uphill with basically no main street riding (mostly bike path/back streets)

I was looking at something like this? http://www.avantiplus.com.au/products/a ... anti-inc-2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; as im a sucker for the matte black look

[norbs]

Im not a fan of black bikes. I want to be seen.

That said, that looks like a good commuter. Belt drive I dont know a lot about though.

Alfine hub gears I have heard some good things about. Never used them myself.

[nutty]

Yea good point about black, the belt drive interested me, anyone got experience with them?

[smithcorp]

Im not a fan of black bikes.

Agree. Stealthy is not an adjective I want applied to my bike.

[CLP]

I've seen a few Orbea Carpe models around, which i think are pretty neat

two models (h20 and h30) located in Qld

http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicycles ... /102227144" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicycles ... /102223066" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Are you set on a Flat bar? a CX bike can make a decent commuter. If the small uphill section you speak of isn't too severe you could also think about a single speed bike. If you're riding in winter/night time, budget for some decent lights too

[nutty]

Those look good, I was kinda set on a flat bar due to just wanting somthing to cruise on, longer term I might get something else.

[nutty]

Can I ask what a CX bike is lol?

Ive kinda gone off spending 1k on something im not sure ill stick with.. decided to do a few more holidays this year so money isnt flowing as fast as it was..

I might look around on Gumtree for somthing second hand ~$600..

[norbs]

Can I ask what a CX bike is lol?

Ive kinda gone off spending 1k on something im not sure ill stick with.. decided to do a few more holidays this year so money isnt flowing as fast as it was..

I might look around on Gumtree for somthing second hand ~$600..

CX=Cyclocross

Heavy duty road bike essentially.

[CLP]

Can I ask what a CX bike is lol?

yes, you may ask.

CX = Cyclocross!
related to a road bike (ie. has drop bars) but generally runs either cantilever or disk brakes. Usually a bit beefier than a true road bike with a slightly more relaxed geometry, runs wider, knobbly tyres similar to a MTB. Chainrings are traditionally 36/46. Some have mounting points for panniers, which make them an excellent commuter bike.

mine is here: viewtopic.php?p=332231#p332231" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[nutty]

ahh that kinda looks the go.. I really think a flatbar would be better suited seeing my weight and im generally unco

[CLP]

ahh that kinda looks the go.. I really think a flatbar would be better suited seeing my weight and im generally unco

bear in mind also that most CX bikes also come with inline brake levers on the top of the handlebars. So you can ride it much like a flat bar until you find your coordination
That said, if i was looking for something as a pure commuter, i'd possibly be looking at one of those Orbea Carpe or maybe a Whyte Stirling..

[nutty]

Cheers for the advice, I went into a few stores on my lunch break yesterday... really not closer to a decision other then I should just buy somthing cheap to see if im actually into riding to work

I think ill hitup gumtree for abit and look second hand

[CLP]

i guess just be cautious of buying too cheap.. if you don't like riding a bike, you'll never enjoy riding to work!

maybe this secondhand CX bike:
http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicycles ... /102217203" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

before you go looking second hand, try to work out what size bike you might need... might save you a few hassles in the long run

[NeilPearson]

http://www.arseforums.com/phpBB/viewtop ... 89&t=18183" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[CLP]

http://www.arseforums.com/phpBB/viewtop ... 89&t=18183

just a little bit more than the original $1k budget though

[nutty]

haha yea,

On another note, workmate brought the Avanti bike from the first post.. I really really like it.. the whole internal gears/belt drive is really cool... pity he brought the last Large in Brisbane :S

[nutty]

Borrowed my mates bike for a day last week, sold me on it.. ordered it in.. should be here in early may

[nutty]

Got it today, love it.. excatly what I wanted to ride to work
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[norbs]

Got it today, love it.. excatly what I wanted to ride to work
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Nice. Now, to Strava!

[Duke]

Looks great nutty & black too so very Stealthy!!!

Be sure to keep us up to date on how it goes especially the belt drive as I am very interested to see how it goes long term.

[nutty]

Got it today, love it.. excatly what I wanted to ride to work
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Nice. Now, to Strava!

On it!
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[nutty]

First week on the bike and I fucking love it! Seriously best buy ive made in years

One thing, today I rode home in the rain and water and mud found its way into places I didnt even know existed, While I imagine it would look shit I really wanna invest in some mud guards, anyone know what I should buy?

[CLP]

First week on the bike and I fucking love it! Seriously best buy ive made in years

One thing, today I rode home in the rain and water and mud found its way into places I didnt even know existed, While I imagine it would look shit I really wanna invest in some mud guards, anyone know what I should buy?

Maybe something like these?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/crud-roadracer- ... guard-set/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

thinking of getting a set myself