Bicycle Thread

[JAS-25T]

that would be atleast 1k

[mad082]

rrp on the 2008 model is $1400

i can't find my mag with previous year model prices in it. (that isn't true, i just CBF looking)

there is a magazine that you can get from your local newsagent called 'bicycling buyers guide'. it lists the RRP of pretty much every mtb or road bike over about $500. it has a few specs on the bike too. comes in handy if you are looking at buying a bike because some shops run their prices are above RRP, so it's a very easy way to knock a few dollars off.

[Mr Eps]

im buying a 600 dorra one today from a shop that has 20% off model runout

woot woot

[Mr Eps]

so i bought taht

$350

w00t

24 speedddddsssss

[typevu]

My bike but in blue not orange - Apollo Altitude XC

[GoldZilla]

I decided It was finally time to step up from my old Haro V4s, so I got this puppy:

[mad082]

so i bought taht

$350

w00t

24 speedddddsssss

that's a pretty good price.

My bike but in blue not orange - Apollo Altitude XC

so that would be either a 2006 or 2007 model. if it is a darkish blue then it is the 2006, and if it is a medium blue with silver where the orange is on the one in the picture its a 2007 model. they haven't really changed much in the past few years.

[JAS-25T]

that orange bike doesnt look much different from mine.

[mad082]

no lock out forks, only 63mm travel instead of 100mm, cable disc brakes, no hydroformed tubing, looseball bottom bracket (yours is a sealed cartridge setup, which is much better) and lesser quality gears

[PIG747]

I have a specialised hard rock mountain bike. Its a few years old now but it still does the job.

My dad has an orbea. Cost ova 4gz and i can pick it up with one finger. Its an awsome bike to ride.

Dont have pictures of them though

[typevu]

so that would be either a 2006 or 2007 model. if it is a darkish blue then it is the 2006, and if it is a medium blue with silver where the orange is on the one in the picture its a 2007 model. they haven't really changed much in the past few years.

I guess mines the 2007 model with the medium blue and silver - I was thinking why theres no blue listed there

[peterm13]

I bought an Avanti Atomic about 5months ago , which has been really good,

but now thinking of getting a racer aswell, any reccomendations??? dont wanna spend over 1600?

[mad082]

if you bump that figure up to $1900 you could get a full carbon apollo. it's called the pave c. i want the next model up, but i have to sell my car first.

[WA_R32]

that thing is HOT how much you bai?

it was up for retail at $1400 but i got it 20% off

[sammus]

my new norco nitro's hydro brakes are leaking........ not f**king happy at all with the juicy

that pic of the merida... pretty cool

[WA_R32]

that pic of the merida... pretty cool

cheers

[mad082]

my new norco nitro's hydro brakes are leaking........ not f**king happy at all with the juicy

that pic of the merida... pretty cool

where abouts are the brakes leaking?

[sammus]

top of the lines. near handles. not just one either, both front and back.

all fixed now

[willL]

Future project when funds are up

Early 80s PK Ripper Looptail with a nice set of Tuffs

Frames alone these days goin for $800+

[floody]

Bought a stock '07 Giant STP0 in mid '07, swapped seat and post...

Changed bars, stem, pedals, cassette...

Changed a few more things, tyres, chainguide, pedals, brake rotors...

Then changed, derailleur, cassette (again, 11-21t dura-ace this time)....

Went racing...

...Won some races

'09 Rockshox Reba Team maxle light at 80mm

So I started with a ~16kg stocko STP and now have a dialled 12.3kg 4X race bike.

Edited August 30, 2008 by floody