I'll be in Australia this Saturday (02 April 04) for a week and I'm looking forward to visiting some good bike shops in Sydney (CBD). I've found a few on-line but I know that not all bike shops have web sites.
I'd be greatfull for any recommendtaions. I'm into road bikes and I'll be doing some basic shopping (lubes, bar tape, tubes, magazines etc.) for me & my cycling mates back in Fiji. Although I'll mainly be in central Sydney I can make it to other suburbs if there's a shop worth visiting.
Can you tell us about cycling in Fiji. What are the roads like, would it be possible to tour, staying at hotels or are they all resorts that you must prebook?
Thanks
Jack Russell
Dominic Sansom said:
I'll be in Australia this Saturday (02 April 04) for a week and I'm looking forward to visiting some good bike shops in Sydney (CBD). I've found a few on-line but I know that not all bike shops have web sites.
I'd be greatfull for any recommendtaions. I'm into road bikes and I'll be doing some basic shopping (lubes, bar tape, tubes, magazines etc.) for me & my cycling mates back in Fiji. Although I'll mainly be in central Sydney I can make it to other suburbs if there's a shop worth visiting.
Originally posted by Jack Russell Can you tell us about cycling in Fiji. What are the roads like, would it be possible to tour, staying at hotels or are they all resorts that you must prebook?
Thanks
Jack Russell
Viti Levu - the main Island of the Fiji group - is pretty goo cycling. Probably about 4-500km round the outside. The road is all tar sealed except for s few kilometres in rural areas.
We are looking at a "Round Viti Levu" cycle later this year.
Theres heaps of hotels ranging fro budget/backpacker to 5 star. Have a look a at BulaFiji.com.
The weather is warm ALL year round but it does rain a lot especially on the Eastern side of the island.
I'll be in Australia this Saturday (02 April 04) for a week and I'm looking forward to visiting some good bike shops in Sydney (CBD). I've found a few on-line but I know that not all bike shops have web sites.
I'd be greatfull for any recommendtaions. I'm into road bikes and I'll be doing some basic shopping (lubes, bar tape, tubes, magazines etc.) for me & my cycling mates back in Fiji. Although I'll mainly be in central Sydney I can make it to other suburbs if there's a shop worth visiting.
Thanks in advance!
Given you're only here for a week, you may not have much time for shopping around. If you're only after basic consumables like the above, any LBS will do (although for mags you might as well go to a good newsagent), but if you want anything more unusual like a special part or tool, you'll probably want to go to one of the larger places (like Woolys or Clarence Street) to ensure finding what you're after. Of course if you have time to shop around (and don't forget mail order), you can save a few bucks.
Originally posted by Andrew Swan Given you're only here for a week, you may not have much time for shopping around. If you're only after basic consumables like the above, any LBS will do (although for mags you might as well go to a good newsagent), but if you want anything more unusual like a special part or tool, you'll probably want to go to one of the larger places (like Woolys or Clarence Street) to ensure finding what you're after. Of course if you have time to shop around (and don't forget mail order), you can save a few bucks.
Andrew
Thanks Andrew
I visited Clarence Street last time I was in Sydney (bought a great Met hemet) and I'll go again. Woolys is on my list as well as Cheeky Monkey (thanks cfsmtb).
Thank you all. I leave home at 3.30am Sat so I better get some sleep.
Originally posted by Dominic Sansom Viti Levu - the main Island of the Fiji group - is pretty goo cycling. Probably about 4-500km round the outside. The road is all tar sealed except for s few kilometres in rural areas.
We are looking at a "Round Viti Levu" cycle later this year.
Theres heaps of hotels ranging fro budget/backpacker to 5 star. Have a look a at BulaFiji.com.
The weather is warm ALL year round but it does rain a lot especially on the Eastern side of the island.
If you want I'd be happy to get more information.
Hey a "Round Viti Levu" cycle sounds fantastic. Keep us posted on when, where and how much. Always looking to escape the cold winter months.
Originally posted by Dominic Sansom I'll be in Australia this Saturday (02 April 04) for a week and I'm looking forward to visiting some good bike shops in Sydney (CBD). I've found a few on-line but I know that not all bike shops have web sites.
Were I you and I had some time, I'd jump on the Manly ferry and head for the Northern Beaches for a swim - then hop on a bus and visit Bike Addiction and Brookvale Bike Factory.
Viti Levu - the main Island of the Fiji group - is pretty goo cycling. Probably about 4-500km round the outside. The road is all tar sealed except for s few kilometres in rural areas.
I bought most of my stuff from Woolys Wheels - all the best Michael. But I made sure I purchased somthing from every bike shop I went to - Cheeky Monkey @ Central and Centinial Park, Centinial Park Cycles (thanks Al), Burwood Cycleworld.
I'll let you all know (well in advance) what happens with the Round Viti Levu ride. It'll be very informal but we be glad to have anyone join. Fijian hospitality is legendary.
Vinaka Vakalevu (many thanks) to all who pointed me in the right direction.
