(Clearance) Reid 2014 Falco Elite Road Bike $699 + Shipping (Save $200)

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  big.kahuna.burger on 13/03/2015 - 01:55

  Reid make terrible bikes. the cheapest of the cheap frames/wheels etc. and assembled by shaved monkeys.

  this is the best model they offer, and its still pretty poor.

  the groupset is an old model (5700). current 105 is 5800 22 speed. and vastly superior.

  that said, its a good way to buy an older (yet new) 105 groupset to put on a decent frame.

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    scloh1 on 13/03/2015 - 09:28

    +3

    Can you elaborate on what makes them "terrible/poor"? As I mentioned, this is my first road bike so I've not got a lot to compare to other than my old mountain bike. If cheap = bad, then yes the frame and wheels are cheap. That makes sense given that 105 (even the old 5700) probably makes up more than 50% of the usual price of the bike. Given that though, I personally don't know what differentiates this frame from a decent frame, other than price(some at more than double the Reid at its usual price). It would be great if you could point out these differences so we're all a bit more knowledgeable. I haven't come across anything glaringly bad in my month of use so far.

    I do have to agree with some of your points. 5700 is older, 20spd(10cassette), 39/52 chainrings instead of compact 34/50, and from what I hear not as good as 5800 (which is why I suggested testing the 2015 model).

    I will have to disagree with some points though. Your last one about this being a good way to buy a brand new older version of 105. If you were going to buy a groupset to put on another frame, why would you look at 5700 and not just get "vastly superior" 5800? A quick look online on wiggle etc. shows 5800 for a lot less than the clearance price of this bike, assuming you are going to ditch the "cheap frames/wheels etc."
    EDIT: Also, none of the male staff with Aussie accents appear to have shaved. :D

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      scloh1 on 19/03/2015 - 22:23

      Newer 105 on sale at Wiggle if anyone was interested. Much cheaper than buying the above bike for parts.
      http://www.wiggle.com.au/shimano-105-5800-groupset/

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    deal88 on 13/03/2015 - 10:47

    +1

    It is a $699 bike with 105 groupset.

    This is a good deal and a pretty keen price.

    Shimano 105 groupset of any age will be a very solid performer.
    The fact that there is a newer version is irrelevant as you could also mention Di2, Ultegra and Dura Ace, there will always be a "step up" but these will be at a cost.

    I would much prefer people buy this bike with solid 105 groupset than a name brand with Tiagra.

    scloh1, I think this is a great bike to start out on and Mavic Aksium are a great starting point for a wheel and a worthwhile upgrade.

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    87percent on 13/03/2015 - 11:25

    are reid bikes rubbish across the board? reason I ask, want to get into riding, been looking at gumtree/ebay and often see reid falco/condor bikes for $150-$250 sort of price range. Would they be suitable for general riding and as an entry level?

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      deal88 on 13/03/2015 - 12:26

      The issue with bikes is that "entry level" is a tough question to answer.
      Most serious bike riders would suggest that entry level is a $2k-$3k bike.
      Others would suggest the K-Mart and Big W bikes are entry level.

      Main questions would be what sort of riding do you want to do and where?
      How far and how often? Will you be riding with others and how fit are they compared to you? What bikes do they have?

      Bikes are no different to cars and your question is like asking is a used Commodore a good choice.

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      scloh1 on 13/03/2015 - 20:00

      Supasaiyan, I agree with deal88, it depends on what riding you will be doing. If you live in an area with no hills, and don't need to get anywhere too quickly, a single speed will probably do the job. That being said, from what I could see at the Reid store, their kinds of bikes around $150-$250 seemed to be geared (no pun intended) more toward form over function. The condor, while very cheap for a road bike seemed very poorly equipped and I've come across more negative comments about that model than any other of their road range. I know of only two condors ridden near my place of work, one always sitting against a wall alongside other bikes, and one ridden by a father riding beside his small child on a BMX with training wheels, so I would say the condor works if you don't ask too much of it. I think the same could be said for the Aquila and other 'cruisers'.
      My initial pick was the vanilla Osprey but was sold on the Falco range after test riding both. I noticed a difference. You might not. A guy at my work has the Osprey flat bar version and commutes with it. I don't know how far away he lives but he is very happy with it.
      I was also considering 2nd hand but decided against it as there were too many drawbacks/uncertainties vs savings. If you can find a brand name frame with decent kit in your budget all the better for you. Just do your homework or take a knowledgeable friend along with you, and test ride before handing over any cash.
      I bought my bike with a view to (eventually) commute the ~34km to my work (eventually) 5 days a week. Given my aspirations, if I was a to go back in time and give myself some general advice to a n00b regarding entry level road bike purchase, I would have suggested a starting budget of $1k-1.5k for a new brand-name bike. It just happens that the Reid fit my needs and came in way under budget. Personally I don't think all Reid bikes are rubbish, but they do operate on the low end of the price spectrum so at their low end they will have to be cutting corners somewhere.
      All the best in your bike endeavours.

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  Supercool on 16/03/2015 - 23:57

  20BUCKS code for $20 off.

  Cash rewards for another 4% back.

  = $651.84

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    Supercool on 17/03/2015 - 20:26

    Considering the free tune-ups for a year - I recon It's a decent deal for a commuter bike.

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      scloh1 on 19/03/2015 - 22:21

      When I was speaking with the staff, I didn't get the impression that you were entitled to 12months of free servicing. I thought it was 1 basic service anytime within the first 12 months. For about $40 (?) or so upsell at purchase, you can get 4 services in the first 12 months.
      If I'm wrong about this being limited to 1 then that's awesome, but given the upsell I wouldn't think so.

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        Supercool on 19/03/2015 - 23:30

        I spoke with a Malaysian fellow (seemed like the manager) in the Perth store, and he told me that I could come in (as long as it wasn't abused on a frequency such as every week), and have the gears and brakes tuned as needed. I asked about having the wheels trued - and he said no, that isn't included.

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        lawyerz on 22/03/2015 - 01:33

        No, it's 12 months. I've had my bike serviced for free multiple times in the first year as long you keep the receipt. The 4 services are for the next 3 years.