[font=Arial]Hey everyone...
I'm new to the whole bike thing, though when I was in Japan, I was riding around heaps on one of those crappy $50 bikes that everyone has over there...
Anyway, I'm back in Melbourne, Australia, and thinking of investing some money into a decent bike.
The bike will mainly be used for communting, some smooth bike trails...but I do like to take shortcuts when I'm riding around.
I'm looking to spend around $500-700...
I've been thinking about getting a hybrid vs road bike, and the Giant CX-3 has been pretty attractive (seen for $649). My only concern is that I tend to go over gutters sometimes, and does that damage the bike?
Also, I've heard a heap about folding bikes...and those would be pretty useful, so much so I'd be willing to spend a little more. Anyone got any opinions?
Thanks!
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