As part of Amart Sports EOFY sale. Flight Men's Aspire 2 Road Bike. Was $1,499.00. Now $749.00. Seems like a good deal.
Specs: Double butted aluminium frame with tapered head tube
Full carbon front fork to reduce road vibrations
Shimano 105 20 speed groupset.
Size: 54cm. Colour: White.
Can anyone vouch for this brand/model?
Other bikes are also heavily discounted. See http://www.amartsports.com.au/store/sports/cycling/308?pageS…
It's fairly equivalent to Reid's Falco or Cell's Lapa aluminium 105 models, looks like a pretty good deal for a first bike.
Thanks raisinberry777. I found a full spec sheet here: http://www.flightbikes.com.au/road-bikes/road-sport.aspx
Alloy frame, carbon fork, and both wheels are quick release. At least, I think this is the same bike?
Nah, that's a pretty different bike, this has a better drivetrain and wheels.
Thanks again. Can't seem to find any more information on this bike… maybe a Amart exclusive?
Yes, it's Amart's store brand of bikes, just a cheap, generic Chinese aluminium frame. Not great, not terrible. A Shimano 105 groupset is very impressive for a bike that price though, as is at least having bottom end Shimano wheels and not some generic Chinese brand.
Honestly, I'd advise going to a bike store if it's your first bike - if you're in Melbourne or Sydney I'd try and head along to Cell Bikes so that way you end up with a bike that's the right size and can get cheap accessories to go with it.
105 is a great drivetrain. But a heavy clunker with 105 is still a heavy clunker.
Get a 2nd hand Giant Defy or something for the same price.
Thank you, I'll look into that!
This or that?
Yep I would agree with this advice. This bike is aimed at the entry level and if you are just looking to get into the sport you will need some advice. Buying the wrong size bike is one of the worst things you can do. Having somebody that knows how to fit you measure you up for the right frame is a much better bet.
Dont be afraid to haggle at a Bike Shop. I have saved heaps off sticker prices on bikes. There will be some clearout models coming up in the next couple of months. The cycling mags are all full of info on the new groupsets with disc brakes etc. When the new models hit the shops just before the TDF there will be a few old model floorstock bikes to clear. Even take this advert along and ask the guy what they can do for around the same $$. I dont think a Local Bike Shop (LBS) will beat the price but you might get something that is $50 more but comes fitted to your size and that you have a warranty and support from a cycle mechanic living in your suburb if anything goes wrong. There is always an annoying little rattle or creak 2-3 months in, even on bikes costing 10 times this price! Having a warranty/relationship with the local shop is very handy amd IMO worth just a little extra. Local shops also normally run things like group rides on weekends etc. If you want to get out and ride (or just drink coffee) with other cyclists this can be a great way to find out and learn more about cycling.
Entry level bike, hard for newbies to know what to buy in the 2nd hand marketplace, they might not even know which framesize or geometry to buy. No after market support buying a 2nd hand bike. Might be OK for folks that can service their own bikes but very tough for a newbie that wouldn't know a bottom bracket from a chainstay!
Does it come with pedals?
The picture seems to be missing pedals. I don't know, sorry. Might have to call or find a shop that stocks it
The other Flight bikes seem to come with pedals. I'm going to guess this one does, too.
Most road bikes don't come with pedals, this is so the buyer can adapt the bike to their current pedal/shoe system.
I see. Thank you!
Does it come with pedals?
No pedals, no kickstand, no mudguards, no reflectors, no bottle holder, no wicker basket, no lights, no lock, no speedo.
Its like motor cars in the 1970s, when you needed several optional upgrades to get a half-decent car.
I can see bike shops selling these on no margin, just to cash in on the high-margin extras, and servicing.
(And yes, some of the items on that list were a joke. Don't flame me. But how hard would it be to fit a bottle-holder, FFS! )
No engine either ;)
The engine arrives when you get on it. Different capacities as well.
No Spokey Dokes is the deal breaker.
Isn't it law in Australia that any bike sold must have reflectors and a "warning device"
You will have to buy pedals to match your shoes and cleats. Obviously you need to buy these as well along with a helmet, some lights and probably some basic maintenance stuff like spare inner tubes, tyre levers, multi tool a saddle bag and a pump or CO2 inflator. All stuff you can get online for big discounts although the shoes, like the frame are probably best tried on before you buy.
I was looking at the 'better' Podium1 one, but they're as vague as h*ll with the specs which turns me off. Ultegra can mean one Ultegra component and the rest Tegra.
Also interested to hear about anyone's experiences with Flight and/or model. Cheers!