r/ausbike

I live in Australia and idk how I can get the antic bike in Australia

Hi, guys. I was a rider years ago (2010-2015), school years. I used to ride a mountain, was very fun and nice. Now I am looking to ride again for commuting to work (20km one way) and few fun ride on off day. I am not sure if I should get another mountain bike or other type or ebike? Please recommend me a great option/type of bike I should get and why? Budget around $1-2.5K. Thank you!

Remember to adjust the angle and also dim the front lights based on where you are.

I did the harbour bridge recently against peak hour traffic and was blinded by every third bike despite us all riding on the dedicated bike way. Some based on brightness alone, others because it was a bright light mounted to a helmet.

I understand to a degree the safety necessity to have close to blindly bright lights when you're riding alongside cars but not when it's just fellow bikers and we're separated by 2 train lines and 4 fences from cars.

Be safe and keep spinning. ​

Kids in shorts, crocs, two up on a Ebike with the heading "Full Throttle. Zero Limits".

Edit - I got a reply from them.....

Hi (redacted), We were not aware of this, and we will review the post immediately. Please note that our Cruiser Mini is locked to 25km/h and cannot be unlocked. When received, it is also initially limited to 6km/h. We take safety and compliance seriously, and we appreciate you raising your concern. Kind regards, (redacted)

Hello everyone!

I live in Sydney and recently moved to Zetland which is really close to the city.

I had never cycled in the city before but seeing how close it is I would like to try commuting to work.

I don't think I would riding for anything but commuting and was thinking of just getting a simple secondhand bike, what would be the recommended approach here?

Secondly, I would like to ask if I can trust the route given on google maps? Or is there a different app that can provide me with a better cycling friendly route?

As a new rider, I think I'd like to avoid the big road as much as I can

Thank you so much.

Has anyone bought a folding bike for taking on buses and general commuting. I was looking at the Leitner Aria, which fits specifically into PTV's very tight regulations on bikes on buses and trams, but as a 180cm + tall person, would I be too tall? There is also the Libelle, which I am very interested in, but does not fit those requirements. If anyone has any experience with these bikes on pt, please let me know.

Folding bike requirements: https://transport.vic.gov.au/plan-a-journey/travel-tips-and-resources/bringing-items-on-public-transport/bicycles-and-public-transport

I have a 114cm 5 year old son, inseam length 50cm.... and struggling to find the right bmx bike for him to use at the bike park/pump track. Hes getting quite a bit of air now for his age and can handle a bike well. He prefers both brakes on the handlebars rather than pedal.

Anyone out there got a bike recommendation for a little grommet ripper based in Perth?

Ive been scouring FB marketplace and also tried 99 bikes but cant seem to find the right size.

Just looking for some recommendations for a commuter bike, 10-15km ride, mix of pathways and bike pathways/ road. Would prefer something with thicker tires, open to new or second hand. Not sure if I should go with flat bar or drop bar.

Any specific recommendations?

Hi everyone,

I’m a new road bike user and recently did my first ride, mostly on a dedicated bikeway with a short stretch on back streets. Unfortunately, I felt unsafe ( mostly lack of confidence), which made the entire journey mentally tiring.

I currently have a basic rear light from ROCKBROS, but I’m considering getting another one with additional features. I’d love to hear the general consensus and what you use:

- Radar
- Camera
- and how about those Rear lights with turn indication or safe distance line projection ? ( very skeptical about how useful they are in reality)

Cheers!

Does anyone have any recommendations on a good ebike for 250 or less or should I keep saving im just looking for something that can get me like 10 miles down the road and back speed would be nice but isnt a huge concern for me thank you!!!