dRoy Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'm not really into bikes or anything. But I'm about to buy a bike to store at my sisters house in the city, so I can ride to pubs etc and fight the power of not paying taxis. This bike needs new tyres and the person said would need some brake pads replaced. I was thinking may as well send it to a bike shop for a full service. But I don't want to pay an exorbinate amount on that, as I'm a tightarse. How much does one usually pay for a bike service? Which would include new tyres and pads etc. Me hopes < $70. I love eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salzy Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 what size tyres/type of brake pads? I can help you with this . dont ever walk into a bike shop in Australia, everything is way overpriced. generally the best online bike shop in the world, broadest range.. cheapest etc is wiggle http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Just acquired new XT spds for my xc machine from chainreactioncycles.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 700c? Get Conti Gatorskins 700x25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) 27 inch tires. And it's been in storage for the last 10 years. Hope to purchase it for under $50. Edited February 14, 2012 by dRoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I think we need a bike thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Buy it, but be prepared to pay a fair bit to get it ridable. I'll keep an eye out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 It's currently $33. Ends tomorrow night. I'll buy it. Need a bike anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I'll change this thread name to bicycles n shit. Or whatever sounds best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 What PCT do you guys use after riding a bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macri Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 used to ride bikes. mines pretty much a flybikes custom. doubt you guys are into it though - just wanted to contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 What PCT do you guys use after riding a bike? I was waiting for this post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Me fixie is soon to be under construction. Will ride to games from house. Me and Salzy to become bestfriend bicycle bum buddies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchPride Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Me fixie is soon to be under construction. Will ride to games from house. Me and Salzy to become bestfriend bicycle bum buddies. christ, you have been saying it will get under construction soon for nearly 6 months now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Was riding fixed while you were still in primary school. Surly Steamroller brakeless to and from work every day - 50km round trip no less. Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 christ, you have been saying it will get under construction soon for nearly 6 months now. And then I became addicted to Skooma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Got it. Cost me $102.50. Will pay for itself after 10 rides. No more taxis plenty more pints at the impy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannon Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ewLH0TVWkU&feature=player_embedded#! next up is this for you droy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Come split some trams with me, dRoy /hipster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I'm not a hipster till I live within a few mins of work. So I can ride past fitzroy gardens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB. Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Anyone know of any cheap online retailers/physical shops where I can get some clip in shoes for my mountain bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Anyone know of any cheap online retailers/physical shops where I can get some clip in shoes for my mountain bike? I'd rather go to the bike shop as I have flat wide feet and as shoes don't seem to come in 1/2 sizes, you can try on different models around the place until you get the ones that fit. I've gone off online as the cost benefit to lack of after sales service, returns etc. is marginal. Cecil Walker in Elizabeth St is competitive on cost, has good gear and good service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Sorry, should have included this link: http://www.cecilwalker.com.au/search.php?search_query=mtb+shoes&x=0&y=0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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