Look Distributor In Aus?

Originally posted by Hitchy Hi All

anyone know who the 'Look' distributor is Aus is?. I'm interested in
KG 486 frame & fork, but for that sort of cash, I'd really like t
organise a test ride before finalising my decision. I've had troubl
finding an LBS that have this model. Any clues

cheers

Hitch

Sorry Guys, should of mentioned in the previous post that I'm i
melbourne. Any help would be appreciated

ta Hitch

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Hitchy said:

Hi All,

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anyone know who the 'Look' distributor is Aus is?. I'm interested in a
KG 486 frame & fork, but for that sort of cash, I'd really like to
organise a test ride before finalising my decision. I've had trouble
finding an LBS that have this model. Any clues?

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cheers,

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Hitchy

Have you tried Freedom Machine. They usually have a good range of
Look frames, and they have space out hte back for test riding, although
it's pretty mucha small car park.

For a frame costing $4K+ I doubt anyone will let you take one out on
the road for a test ride.

Cheers.
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Nick

Hitchy said:

Hi All,
anyone know who the 'Look' distributor is Aus is?. I'm interested in a
KG 486 frame & fork, but for that sort of cash, I'd really like to
organise a test ride before finalising my decision. I've had trouble
finding an LBS that have this model. Any clues?
cheers,
Hitchy

The Australian distributor is Groupe Sporti
http://www.groupesportif.com

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Quoted message said:

anyone know who the 'Look' distributor is Aus is?. I'm interested in a
KG 486 frame & fork, but for that sort of cash, I'd really like to
organise a test ride before finalising my decision. I've had trouble
finding an LBS that have this model. Any clues?

In case you hadn't seen it, here's a short review:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2004/reviews/look_kg4861

hippy

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Quoted message said:

anyone know who the 'Look' distributor is Aus is?. I'm interested in a
KG 486 frame & fork, but for that sort of cash, I'd really like to
organise a test ride before finalising my decision. I've had trouble
finding an LBS that have this model. Any clues?

In case you hadn't seen it, here's a short review: http://www.cyclingne-
ws.com/tech.php?id=tech/2004/reviews/look_kg4861http://www.cyclingnews.-
com/tech.php?id=tech/2004/reviews/look_kg4861
hippy

thanks Hippy, I had seen that. Theres also a more comprehensive one in
the current addition of 'Ride'. I saw another one in 'Cycle sport' about
4 mths ago...Ja Ja was putting it through its paces...I'm in love,

cheers

Hitchy

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Hitchy said:

Hi All,
anyone know who the 'Look' distributor is Aus is?. I'm interested in a
KG 486 frame & fork, but for that sort of cash, I'd really like to
organise a test ride before finalising my decision. I've had trouble
finding an LBS that have this model. Any clues?
cheers,
Hitchy

try ProMotion in Ormon

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Hitchy said:

Theres also a more comprehensive one in the current addition of 'Ride'.
I saw another one in 'Cycle sport' about 4 mths ago...

Can you direct me to these reviews? I'm not familiar with 'Ride" or
'Cycle Sport' - are they magazines or online?

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BugMan said:

Can you direct me to these reviews? I'm not familiar with 'Ride" or
'Cycle Sport' - are they magazines or online?

G'day Bugman,

they are both magazines (of the printed variety)They both should be
available at your local newsagent, (assuming you're in Aus). 'Ride' is
an Aus publication that is argueably the best 'roadies' mag around at
present. 'Cycle sport' is a Pommy version of the same thing. Both high
quality, informative reads,

regards,

Hitchy

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Nickzx6r said:

For a frame costing $4K+ I doubt anyone will let you take one out on the
road for a test ride.

for 4K i think its pretty unreasonable NOT to offer a test ride (hell
for 4K i would expect a date with his daughter too :-

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flyingdutch said:

for 4K i think its pretty unreasonable NOT to offer a test ride (hell ,
for 4K i would expect a date with his daughter too :-)

G'day 'dutch

I got my test ride. It confirmed my worst fears......Its as smooth a
silk & I GOTTA HAVE ONE!........what else i gotta do is work on how t
tell 'she who must be obeyed'....the $4K is frame, fork & headset onl
(subject to a bit of negotiation!).....couple it with new DA 10 & som
carbon wheels, trick seat & bars.....&...&...&...lord i haven't bee
this excited since I heard Suzy works on her bike in th
kitchen.............gotta get me an invite to Hippys place...sounds lik
bike geek heaven....I'll bring a slab....promise!

cheers

Hitch

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DA 10

put chorus on there for less and better quality and its got carbon bit

Got a mate over in Adelaide who came up with the ingenious plan of ho
to circumvent 'her-indoors budget limitations'

He had a red cannondale roadbike. He wanted an mtb so bought a r
cannondale mtb Then he wanted a tourer. So he bought a trek520 and ha
it painted red. And then a singlespeed. Yep, red

As she is never allowed in the shed and has not a clue about bike
apparently it took 3 years before she twigged

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He had a red cannondale roadbike. He wanted an mtb so bought a re
cannondale mtb Then he wanted a tourer. So he bought a trek520 and had
it painted red. And then a singlespeed. Yep, red.

Hmm... Do you think this would work if I bought a yellow Greenspeed trike
to match the colour of my Cannondale mountain bike? Or is that stretching
the principle just a little too far?

Graeme

flyingdutch said:

DA 10?
put chorus on there for less and better quality and its got carbon bits
Got a mate over in Adelaide who came up with the ingenious plan of how
to circumvent 'her-indoors budget limitations'.
He had a red cannondale roadbike. He wanted an mtb so bought a re
cannondale mtb Then he wanted a tourer. So he bought a trek520 and had
it painted red. And then a singlespeed. Yep, red.
As she is never allowed in the shed and has not a clue about bikes
apparently it took 3 years before she twigged.

G'day 'dutch

I am firmly in the camp of that wise man who once said, "never put
gruppo on your bike that sounds like it could be a spaghett
sauce"!...(but lets not get into a Big S vs campy discussion)

I like your mates theory, unfortunately my missus isn't blonde!.......(
the 'roadies' live inside!

cheers

Hitch

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Hey, Im blonde (at least I am over the xmas break when I get to see some
sun rather than being stuck in this air-conditioned hell)

roadies inside?

OK, Im officially jealous now

dont even mention how the other half rolls the eyes when I insist
the bike travel in the back of the car on long trips (Bright,
interstate, etc)

sauce? hey, it wears in. shimaNO wears out...

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DA 10?
put chorus on there for less and better quality and its got carbon

bits

Prove it! :-P

I couldn't stand all my bikes being the same colour.
I like their individual personalities. Then again, I'd
prefer to have them than not, so if ya gotta do it, ya
gotta do it!

hippy

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dont even mention how the other half rolls the eyes when I insist
the bike travel in the back of the car on long trips (Bright,
interstate, etc)

You gotta lay some authoritaa down boyo! :-)

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sauce? hey, it wears in. shimaNO wears out...

So, Campy doesn't work when you buy it? ;-)

hippy

flyingdutch said:

Hey, Im blonde (at least I am over the xmas break when I get to see some
sun rather than being stuck in this air-conditioned hell)
roadies inside?
OK, Im officially jealous now
dont even mention how the other half rolls the eyes when I insist
the bike travel in the back of the car on long trips (Bright,
interstate, etc)
sauce? hey, it wears in. shimaNO wears out...

G'day

Yep the 'roadies' live inside....on the wall in the study no less! (go
a rack made up) I told the 'boss' the contents insurance didn't cove
them if they got stolen from the shed!.......Bikes on one wall & my 4f
personally autographed Phil Anderson poster (framed of course) on th
other wall. (along with some pathetic photos & trophies of my own). hav
a desk with the 'puter for writing trash on 'cycling forums' & playin
some tunes & the trainer..........life is good

cheers

Hitchy (who has heard every Shimano put down, ever.....but will never g
over to the darkside!

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Hippy [/i]

You gotta lay some authoritaa down boyo! :-)
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certain 'fringe benefits get taken away if I dont play ball.

QUOTEiOriginally posted by Hippy said:

So, Campy doesn't work when you buy it? ;-)
hippy

just starts perfectly then segues into the sublime. no lame cable
flying about and 10spd that's been about for years nor a BB desig
that's gonna be recalled in 2 years' tim

Prove it? what exactly hipsta..

chorus10 $1630 DA10 $ 216

as for quality, if Im forking out $2160 i dont expect any plastic t
be involved

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"flyingdutch" wrote

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for 4K i would expect a date with his daughter too :-)

And a test ride?

Theo