Iam hoping that someone maybe able to help me. I have just gotten rid of my Old Repco cheap bike and am looking for a real upgrade. I have been looking all over Melbourne and the follwoing is a list of bikes that I like and think will do the job. Iam looking for a bike that I can ride on the road (work and general get around) but also something I can take of road and do some bush tracks (railtrails, Fire tracks)nothing to hardcore. Orginally I had thought of a budget around the $600-$700 but have moved up due being informed that this price doesnt have the bikes I need. I dont really need disc brakes (I think) and had thought of getting a bike with good running gear (deore Min Alivio) and good forks and rims. So if someone can help me out with what they think of the bikes below or even another bike (I have not listed the Kona's).
Thanks for everyone's ideas. In the end I bought a bike that I didnt even list. Picked up a Shogun PB team for $1100. Upgarde the shocks to u-turn dukes for $200. Really good solid bike. Have to put a special thank you to Melbourne City Cylces. They were great, if you live in Melbourne there shop is a must.(http://www.melbournebicycle.com.au) 37 Queens Pde, Clifton Hill, Melbourne. (03) 9489 5569
