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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-19, 11:26 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

But with the Crosstrail, what Specialized is...

But with the Crosstrail, what Specialized is doing there, they are doing for every country.

Why I suspect Giant may not be offering all their Roam models in the USA, being down to an agreement...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

I'll never understand why Australia gets all the...

I'll never understand why Australia gets all the Roam models and the USA does not.

Could this be due to an agreement between Giant & Trek (who I believe have Giant make most of their range)? ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-20-19, 08:05 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

You've got a great bike to go on adventures with,...

You've got a great bike to go on adventures with, but don't be afraid to install a new angled stem that will raise the height of your handlebars.


Something like the attached for instance:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-21-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

One of the best choices currently available as a...

One of the best choices currently available as a commuter and fun bike. :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-18, 09:20 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

I was very close to going that route myself and I...

I was very close to going that route myself and I may still do so in the future, but I decided to get a set of Surly Moloko bars(not yet in use).


For me in Australia, I just don't have the local...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-18, 07:49 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

Rose Bikes usually have pretty good prices on all...

Rose Bikes usually have pretty good prices on all their stuff and their postage costs will be the same or only marginally more if you were to add some other items you want/need, like brake pads,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-18, 10:52 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

The Giant 0 for 2019 sees a AUD$150 price...

The Giant 0 for 2019 sees a AUD$150 price increase for the switch from a triple crank to a double crank and for an XT rear derailleur over the previous SLX rear derailleur.

The Giant 1 for 2019 is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-18, 06:35 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

That is such a good looking bike. :thumb: :love:

That is such a good looking bike. :thumb: :love:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-02-18, 07:55 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

If you got some Marathon Supremes 2"...

If you got some Marathon Supremes 2" (https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=144693;menu=1000,2,103,105;mid%5B6%5D=1;orderby=3) which apparently are 45mm when fitted onto a rim, you would...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-18, 07:09 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

You are probably right. :p

You are probably right. :p
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-18, 04:08 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

Trek has Bontrager to make a lot of their parts...

Trek has Bontrager to make a lot of their parts like stems, handlebars, wheels & even tyres, I suspect that Trek think they can get away with charging a bit extra, as opposed to Giant being that much...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-18, 11:46 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

As is the case in many retail sectors, there will...

As is the case in many retail sectors, there will be brands that can attract a price premium, despite being no better than an alternative option.

That is the case with the Trek DS series vs the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-18, 10:23 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

Wow, that is a good looking bike. :love:

Wow, that is a good looking bike. :love:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-18, 07:02 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

Pics please. :p The current range of...

Pics please. :p


The current range of Roam's by Giant are pretty impressive for what they are.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-17, 05:43 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

You could get a riser handlebar that would give...

You could get a riser handlebar that would give you 40mm more height over a flat handlebar, but I think your Roam may have a 15mm rise in its handlebar, so only a net gain of 25mm there.


The...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-03-17, 06:45 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

We have a 10% GST/VAT, but the Crosstrail Elite...

We have a 10% GST/VAT, but the Crosstrail Elite Carbon was $AUD1,800 a few weeks ago, now it is $AUD2,200.


As I have stated before, I am not sure that a Carbon frame that comes at a hefty price...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-03-17, 09:50 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,111
Posted By ColonelSanders

They also took 4 spokes out of the wheels and...

They also took 4 spokes out of the wheels and they are now 28 spoke wheels. :twitchy:

The price increased by $200 Aussie dollars over the 2017 model, partly due to the better fork that you mention...
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