learsport

Yes, I was wondering about that too. I think that theres some good evidence to back up the bike- a) there's a decent warranty on the frame and b) there's a 30 day money back guarantee.

That said, I'd be reluctant to buy a bike, no matter the value, without being able to test ride it first. Melbourne's a long way from Canberra and Sydney.

Etxy

Yes, I too looked at Learsport, and was taken by the price and running gear. I've been interested in
the Lear 8500 & 9000 for some time now.

So I thought I would try them out, but didn't want to outlay too much so I bought the dual
suspension mountain bike - BW 3000.

I ride to work everyday - I could not be happier!

But a road bike is different somehow - I need to touch it, feel the length, sit and ride the
thing. Have the guy fit it to me, be able to add and subtract bits and pieces, and I can't over
the internet - because they won't allow you to do that. Recently a mate went to one of the shops
either in Sydney or Canberra and said the finished product didn't look that good and was worried
about the frame.

I want someone to buy one and tell us all about it!

So ... yes it looks good but I'm just a little old fashioned and want to play with the thing
before I buy.

Peter

"Darryl Sheather" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Looking for a new road bike and noticed the learsport bikes seem to be rather well specced for the
price, I'm presuming (maybe wrongly) that

their

Quoted message said:

frames don't live up to the sum of their parts.

Anyone with any comments??

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Peter
[B]Yes, I too looked at Learsport, and was taken by the price and running gear. I've been interested in
the Lear 8500 & 9000 for some time now.

So I thought I would try them out, but didn't want to outlay too much so I bought the dual
suspension mountain bike - BW 3000.

I ride to work everyday - I could not be happier!

But a road bike is different somehow - I need to touch it, feel the length, sit and ride the
thing. Have the guy fit it to me, be able to add and subtract bits and pieces, and I can't over
the internet - because they won't allow you to do that. Recently a mate went to one of the shops
either in Sydney or Canberra and said the finished product didn't look that good and was worried
about the frame.

I want someone to buy one and tell us all about it!

So ... yes it looks good but I'm just a little old fashioned and want to play with the thing
before I buy.

Peter

"Darryl Sheather" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Looking for a new road bike and noticed the learsport bikes seem to be rather well specced for the
price, I'm presuming (maybe wrongly) that

Quoted message said:

frames don't live up to the sum of their parts.

Anyone with any comments?? [/B]