Bike Shopping

Mark said:

Hi all, I am looking at getting a new bike and need some suggestions on
honest bike retailers that are more interested in giving me the right bike
and size than trying to get my hard earned dollars. I live in the Boroondara
area in Melbourne. Not sure what brand I am after but it seems like Giant
are hard to beat in the 2K and under price range (OCR1/TCR2)

Thanks.

Freedom Machine in Chapel St sold me my OCR zero (refer prev posts for
raving...) Haven´t been back for service yet, but all presales very
professional.
Also, bought original hybrid from Ivanhoe Cycles - again, very
professional and helpful. Kathy

Mark said:

Hi all, I am looking at getting a new bike and need some suggestions on
honest bike retailers that are more interested in giving me the right bike
and size than trying to get my hard earned dollars. I live in the Boroondara
area in Melbourne. Not sure what brand I am after but it seems like Giant
are hard to beat in the 2K and under price range (OCR1/TCR2)

Thanks.

Here's a list:
home.vicnet.net.aushops.htmOpen ↗

(PS cone and join the BUG. get all the latest local goss... 😄 )

TimC has had good experiences at GoldCross
BikePRo are very competitive price-wise (altho different brands but value)
(as is Lawrencia, especially GIANTs but reports on service are not high)
Dean At BikeLife gives great service from all reports

enjoy!

let us know how you get on

Flying"BoroondaraBUGmember"Dutch

Mark said:

Hi all, I am looking at getting a new bike and need some suggestions on
honest bike retailers that are more interested in giving me the right bike
and size than trying to get my hard earned dollars. I live in the Boroondara
area in Melbourne. Not sure what brand I am after but it seems like Giant
are hard to beat in the 2K and under price range (OCR1/TCR2)

I'm a very happy customer of Cycle Science in Mitcham. I've bought
6 bikes from them so far, and I keep going back. They're not
a Giant dealer (but some may say that's a feature 🙂 )

Mark said:

Hi all, I am looking at getting a new bike and need some suggestions on
honest bike retailers that are more interested in giving me the right bike
and size than trying to get my hard earned dollars. I live in the Boroondara
area in Melbourne. Not sure what brand I am after but it seems like Giant
are hard to beat in the 2K and under price range (OCR1/TCR2)

Thanks.

I can vouch for Freedom Machine in Port Melbourne. I had good pre sales assistance, they did a great deal for me and have enjoyed 2 or 3 free services since I purchased (free 12 month servicing is pretty standard). Closer to your area, Lawrencia Cycles on Glenferrie (www.lawrenciacycles.com.au) seem pretty good. They're really boosting their range and would be convenient for you for servicing.

If you're after a Giant, DO NOT go to CBD Cycles (top of Bourke St). I went there while I was looking for my bike and on 3 occasions had 3 different sales guys spin some absolute BS about the bikes I was looking at. Also, they categorically state that they won't budge on price, but get this...they will do you a good deal on aftermarket upgrades...whoopdeedoo! They also refused to let me test ride anything, unless I came there on a Saturday morning for half an hour...just too difficult.

Considering you can get Gian'ts at almost any shop, you'll be able to get a great deal.

Walrus said:

If you're after a Giant, DO NOT go to CBD Cycles (top of Bourke St). I went there while I was looking for my bike and on 3 occasions had 3 different sales guys spin some absolute BS about the bikes I was looking at. Also, they categorically state that they won't budge on price, but get this...they will do you a good deal on aftermarket upgrades...whoopdeedoo! They also refused to let me test ride anything, unless I came there on a Saturday morning for half an hour...just too difficult.

Considering you can get Gian'ts at almost any shop, you'll be able to get a great deal.

dont you have to be wearing speedos or a wetsuit to go there? 🙄

one of the few places to have a female mech tho :P

No longer in Melbourne but looking at a Giant myself (see previous
postings). I've heard that I should steer clear of the LBS that's selling
it but it's the best price in town. I'll be going to another LBS for
servicing. Something to consider.

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Quoted message said:

Hi all, I am looking at getting a new bike and need some suggestions on
honest bike retailers that are more interested in giving me the right bike
and size than trying to get my hard earned dollars. I live in the

Boroondara

Quoted message said:

area in Melbourne. Not sure what brand I am after but it seems like Giant
are hard to beat in the 2K and under price range (OCR1/TCR2)

Thanks.

flyingdutch said:

dont you have to be wearing speedos or a wetsuit to go there? 🙄

one of the few places to have a female mech tho :P

Mmm, but was not totally impressed with her. Had bike in for service, the headset was loose when I picked it up, told her, she tried to fix it, still loose,
I told her how I do it, it worked. In the process she smeared black dirt all over my handlebar tape, which is red. He he. Before you get angry, it has NOTHING to do with her being a girl, only her skills I comment on.
Also, I specifically asked to get my hubs serviced, when I picked it up she said it was not necessary since there was no play in them. Eh, I thought you wanted to service them to avoid play from wear and tear, so my wheels has not been regreased since new and the bike is one year now. Weird.

I have bought my last 3-4 roadies from Freedom Machine, and they always look
after me very well on price... :-)

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Walrus said:

If you're after a Giant, *DO NOT* go to CBD Cycles (top of Bourke St).
I went there while I was looking for my bike and on 3 occasions had 3
different sales guys spin some absolute BS about the bikes I was
looking at. Also, they categorically state that they won't budge on
price, but get this...they will do you a good deal on aftermarket
upgrades...whoopdeedoo! They also refused to let me test ride
anything, unless I came there on a Saturday morning for half an
hour...just too difficult.

Considering you can get Gian'ts at almost any shop, you'll be able to
get a great deal.

dont you have to be wearing speedos or a wetsuit to go there?
🙄

one of the few places to have a female mech tho :P

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Mark said:

Hi all, I am looking at getting a new bike and need some suggestions on
honest bike retailers that are more interested in giving me the right bike
and size than trying to get my hard earned dollars. I live in the Boroondara
area in Melbourne. Not sure what brand I am after but it seems like Giant
are hard to beat in the 2K and under price range (OCR1/TCR2)

Thanks.

Bought my first bike from Freedom Machine in Chapel Street, but I dont think they are there anymore are they ?? or have they rebadged Spin Cycle ? Brother and I went to their store in Port Melbourne last weekend, and they had very good pre-sales and were happy for him to take any bike out for a ride.

Went to Swim Bike Run, but cant say I was overly impressed with the guy we talked to... he had a lot to say... but not much that was helpful.... such a shame.

I have enough trouble getting good service in CBD just buying accessories, Id never buy a bike from there. Ivanhoe cycles! sensational service from them, I felt really bad because they did not have the bike I ended up wanting to buy, but because he was so helpful, I almost ended up buying a different brand of bike!! Totally recommend them.

MikeyOz said:

Mark said:

Hi all, I am looking at getting a new bike and need some suggestions on
honest bike retailers that are more interested in giving me the right
bike
and size than trying to get my hard earned dollars. I live in the
Boroondara
area in Melbourne. Not sure what brand I am after but it seems like
Giant
are hard to beat in the 2K and under price range (OCR1/TCR2)

Thanks.

Bought my first bike from Freedom Machine in Chapel Street, but I dont
think they are there anymore are they ?? or have they rebadged Spin
Cycle ? Brother and I went to their store in Port Melbourne last
weekend, and they had very good pre-sales and were happy for him to
take any bike out for a ride.

Went to Swim Bike Run, but cant say I was overly impressed with the guy
we talked to... he had a lot to say... but not much that was helpful....
such a shame.

I have enough trouble getting good service in CBD just buying
accessories, Id never buy a bike from there. Ivanhoe cycles!
sensational service from them, I felt really bad because they did not
have the bike I ended up wanting to buy, but because he was so helpful,
I almost ended up buying a different brand of bike!! Totally recommend
them.

Freedom Machine definitely still in Chapel St - in old Spin Cycle
premises. Second everything else you said. Also great service at Bike
Life in Auburn - small stock but sensational mechanics

quote='dave'MikeyOz said:

Mark said:

Hi all, I am looking at getting a new bike and need some suggestions on
honest bike retailers that are more interested in giving me the right
bike
and size than trying to get my hard earned dollars. I live in the
Boroondara
area in Melbourne. Not sure what brand I am after but it seems like
Giant
are hard to beat in the 2K and under price range (OCR1/TCR2)

Thanks.

Bought my first bike from Freedom Machine in Chapel Street, but I dont
think they are there anymore are they ?? or have they rebadged Spin
Cycle ? Brother and I went to their store in Port Melbourne last
weekend, and they had very good pre-sales and were happy for him to
take any bike out for a ride.

Went to Swim Bike Run, but cant say I was overly impressed with the guy
we talked to... he had a lot to say... but not much that was helpful....
such a shame.

I have enough trouble getting good service in CBD just buying
accessories, Id never buy a bike from there. Ivanhoe cycles!
sensational service from them, I felt really bad because they did not
have the bike I ended up wanting to buy, but because he was so helpful,
I almost ended up buying a different brand of bike!! Totally recommend
them.

Freedom Machine definitely still in Chapel St - in old Spin Cycle
premises. Second everything else you said. Also great service at Bike
Life in Auburn - small stock but sensational mechanics[/QUOTE]
forgot about Bike Life... yep.. very friendly helpful guys.... a

Consider a trek 1400 for around $2000, very solid bike.