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I am moving to Sydney in a few months and have a 2023 Giant TCR Advanced Disc 1 (carbon frame, alu wheels, 105 di2) leased through a work scheme that I can buy out for the equivalent of about 2.7k AUD.

2 questions:

1. What does 3k AUD get you used in Aus these days? Considering whether it is worth buying out the Giant and shipping it (minimal cost for that as I'll have a container) or whether I can just buy an equivalent used bike when I arrive and save the effort.
2. Where do people buy used bikes? I had a look for Giants on gumtree but didn't see a lot of options.

The Pedal Brisbane crew are planning a social group ride on Saturday 23 May. The details are:

• Starting: Bicentennial Bikeway North Quay - basically where northbound riders coming off the GBB arrive - the under cover area on the right of the bikeway if you're heading outbound from the city
• Distance: 71k's
• Rolling: 530a
• Pace: Wicked - mid 30's to 40's.
• Format: This is not a regroup ride - it's go full gas till the coffee shop at Cordeaux Social
• The Route: Lumpy as hell out to Redbank then back to Chelmer where it picks up River Loop - and after a short respite, gets lumpy again as we navigate the cemetery and Highgate Hill

The weather looks pretty good so come along and have a fun ride and a coffee at the end...

I thought it would just be a quicker, cheaper way to get to campus, but the planning around routes, showers and timing is a lot more than I expected. How do other students make it work daily?

I was riding down a main commuter route this morning, and some bloke had decided that the bright green, physically separated bike lane was the perfect spot to park his massive double axle holiday caravan while he popped into a cafe. He didn't even put his hazard lights on. When I stopped and politely pointed out that he was forcing a line of cyclists out onto a 60km/h multi lane road, he looked me dead in the eye with the sheer confidence and told me to "just ride around it, mate, plenty of space." I wasn’t even mad, I was just completely mesmerised by the absolute lack of shame. How do you possess that level of unearned entitlement?

I am looking at getting a new bike and as I only rent a bedroom where I live I have no access to any sort of shed or garage for storage. The bike will be outside most of the time I’d like some advice on what to look for in regards to keeping the weather off it while not having it sweat like crazy like it would under a tarp. I’ve never had any need for something like this before so I am unsure about what materials are best to look for.

I’m on the hunt for my first road bike! I’m leaning towards the Merida Endurance 300 from 99bikes.

It’s an entry-level model, but it’s not exactly cheap. I want to get a bike that fits me .

The big question is: should I get a bike fit, or would the staffs at 99bikes be able to give me a pretty good fit?

Does anyone have any recommendations for bike fitting in Brisbane? I saw Bike Fit Studio (West End) and Dave Wadsworth (Cycle Physio, Milton) mentioned.

Thanks heaps!

hi, does anyone have recommendations for a bike fitter in sydney. Anywhere location is fine as i’m willing to travel

thanks

I purchased front and rear Cycliq camera/lights about 5 years ago and they‘re starting to die. The battery on the front light barely lasts an hour, and the on switch on the rear one is a bit broken. I looked at trying to repair them, but the internals are a mess of hot glue.

I checked and they‘re selling a new pair for $999!

Is anyone using an alternative? I mostly cycle commute, so like to have the cameras for insurance reasons.

Ideally up to $5k.

I live around 50kms away from the CBD and want to go on some longer rides. Wind is a pain.

Ideally something that could also handle some big hills/relatively long climbs without taking away too much battery power (for reference Kalamunda Hill in Perth for those who may be familiar).

G'day all, looking for some assistance in choosing a bike, im looking for something to go on weekend rides around the river, hit some fitness and take my toddler for a spin.

Couple of caveats, im a solid monkey, 190cm and built like Brock lesnors bogan cousin. I am also trying to keep it cheap (yes i know) but id like to keep it below 1k.

Im in perth so I have access to giant, trek, 99 bikes and likes. I've tried looking on marketplace but XL frames are hard to come by.

Any suggestions or help or recommendations would be great, im not sold on style so happy to take recommendations.

Growing up in the 90s the bike racks at school were full of BMX. A few kids here and there would have those flat handlebar mountain bike type of things but to be honest, they were usually dorks. I was driving home from work today and it struck me that not a single kid I saw heading home from school was on a BMX. They all had mountain bikes with like 27' wheels and scooters, scooters everywhere.

I feel like something has been lost. BMX were and remain to this day cool as hell. The best way to get around an urban environment. Throw some pegs on there ... man, I kinda wanna get one now.

Where can I find them? Which retailers? (Other than zoomo).

The Pedal Brisbane crew are planning another social group ride tomorrow. The details are:

• Starting: Ship Inn Southbank
• Distance: 86k's with the option to add a Coot-tha lap on at the end
• Rolling: 510a
• Pace: High 20's into the 30's

This is a no-drop ride with a coffee stop around Eight Mile Plains.

We're using a bit of the Brissie to the Bay course so once we get to Toohey Hill on the Veloway expect it to be lumpy for the next couple of hours - there's a couple of nasty little climbs on Avalon and Ford as well.

The weather looks reasonable, but keep on eye on PB's Strava page

G’day all,

I’m considering riding from Wagga Wagga to Adelaide for the 2027 Tour Down Under and wanted to see if anyone has done something similar.

It looks like it would be around 900–1,000 km, so probably 7–10 days of riding.

Has anyone done this route, and what way would you recommend? I’m mainly wondering about:

- Best route
- Road conditions and traffic
- Water and accommodation options
- Headwinds
- Any sections to avoid

I’ve done plenty of long rides, but this would be my first multi-day tour.

If you were in my shoes, would you do it?

Cheers!

Whether you ride daily or occasionally, there’s probably one infrastructure problem that instantly annoys you every time. What is it?

Hey guys, so I have a budget of $1800, could you please recommend a best e-bike (cycle) for me. I want it to commute daily for university and work, and since I'm new to Australia, I'm not that aware of brand quality.

I did my little research and found Reid Quest 1ST eBike MY26 which is for $1800, but I came across a Reddit post saying Reid is known for using cheap parts.

I'm in Gold Coast, QLD 172cm tall (M)

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Edit- Thank you everyone for your suggestions and advice. I've decided to buy from 99bikes, which is closer to me, so that I don't have to worry about if any repairs are needed. I really appreciate your help, thank you.

Waddup fellow cyclists. I've recently started Uber Eats on my E-Bike and working on getting accustomed to driving on the road. I've been pretty scared to get back on the road after an incident. I was riding on the far left side of the lane as usual and there was an intersection on the left side where a car was waiting to get onto the main road so I was waiting for the car to pass but the car behind me wanted to go into the intersection.

Then the car behind me started honking like crazy and I started to panic so I just moved onto the sidewalk and he started yelling insults at me then left. Ever since I've been scared to use my E-Bike and get back to the road. Ever since I've been unsure on if I did something wrong or if I should've gone in the center of the lane in that context. If anyone has any advice I would sincerely appreciate it. Thank you.

I'm sorry if that was a clear and obvious mistake I'm still learning to ride on my E-Bike.

This took place on Merrylands road.

Edit: Honestly I expected to be bashed for my mistake but I sincerely appreciate how lots of you have been kindly explaining my wrongs and what I should've done. Thank you so much to all of you I sincerely appreciate it. I messed up and put myself in danger and should've been more weary of my surroundings. I'll be taking more time learning bicycle laws. Thank you everyone.