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Pedal Alloy Road Bike with Claris Components, $384 (45% off) @ 99 Bikes

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Pedal Alloy Road Bike with Claris Components, $384 (45% off) @ 99 Bikes
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cannedhams on 30/08/2015 - 06:56 99bikes.com.au (4426 clicks)
Last edited 30/08/2015 - 12:46 by 1 other user
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I mentioned this bike in a thread and thought it deserved its own post. It is an Australian brand based in Brisbane that makes mainly cruisers and utility bikes for hipsters and casuals. Evidently their road bike then hasn't exactly caught on fire, but its a perfectly respectable offering and a good buy at 43% off.

I paid $1000 for my first sora equipped road bike back in the day, so I think this is a pretty good offering myself.

Add code 'wheelie' for an extra $15 off (thanks sennafumi)

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  • eatwell365 on 30/08/2015 - 07:23
    -2

    I support locals : )

    • ozy on 30/08/2015 - 09:02
      +1

      Noob comment for this bike but is it Australian made components and frame?
      I dont get it most the time when people get patriotic and support locals, locals that buy internationally and sell to the patriots for profit.
      If this is indeed an Australian bike, its an amazing price!

      • tailgatinholden on 30/08/2015 - 09:33
        +3

        It's a fair comment, I doubt much/any of the bike would be from Australia..
        Depends on how far the company went: Is it a mere re-badge of cheap bikes from China, or did they do all the R&D here?
        I remember a few years back there was a Melbourne company who sold 'Muse Headphones' (you could find them at Borders bookstores).
        Their designs were fantastic, I had ordered a whole lot for presents, and was so disappointed when their quality/sound weren't up to scratch.
        Turns out the headphones were readily available at Ali Baba, and all the company did was add their chic logo, package it nicely, and made professional videos.

        • Lovemybargains on 30/08/2015 - 19:31
          +5

          Last mass produced bikes to be made in Australia were Malvern Star, Repco and Richardo in the early 90's. Repco and Malvern Star were owned by Pacific Dunlop who wanted to bring more in from overseas. Because Richardo still had a major production in Australia the government wouldn't allow it. To get around it Pac Dunlop bought Richard, dismantled the production line, closed the company and then all of there bikes could be brought in from OS.

          Shame but that is what a global economy is about.

          From this don't expect quality or longevity, but hey why not start on this and then work on your partner for a $7000 European bike over the next year when they notice your roadie legs develop ;)

      • garage sale on 30/08/2015 - 10:33
        +2

        Even Canondale are made in Asia now, and there are only a handfull of manufacturers and they badge for people, believe Merida and Giant have their own production lines.

        Only differentiator in bikes is the frame geometry, they all use other peoples running gear, so it's cost of the running gear and whose frame.

        I hate paying for "California" brand marketing for an Asian made bike.

        Reid in Australia also sell cheap / great value bikes, under their own brand

        All have same frame quality, hydroformed, running gear quality, just different geometry and marketing.

      • hoxygt on 30/08/2015 - 12:17
        +3

        Nothing like this is made in Australia, but the company is Aussie owned and operated so thats half way there :)

        • llama on 30/08/2015 - 23:42

          the company is Aussie owned and operated so thats half way there :)

          So what? All Australian businesses are Aussie owned and operated.

          It's not like you would order a bike from DX.com or Alibaba.

      • Gnostikos on 30/08/2015 - 20:21
        +2

        is it Australian made components and frame?

        To put things into perspective; nearly every bike you might see being ridden in the Tour de France by pro cyclists nowadays is made in China or Taiwan with the exception of some hand-made, Italian-made Bianchis or Pinarellos that cost more than a new hatchback.

        A handful of components like some very high-end, silk frame wheels that cost a thousand or more each may be American-made and some very high-end groupsets are Italian-made; but even most of the legendary Italian bicycle manufacturers like Bianchi, Colnago, Pinarello, Cinelli, Legend, Zullo, Tommasini, Passoni, Scapin, Olympia, De Rosa are outsourcing to China these days.

        Bicycles and bicycle parts are Chinese-made for the most part.

        • ozy on 30/08/2015 - 22:51

          Agreed

        • petersx on 30/08/2015 - 23:37

          Look are still handmade in France!

  • izzypop08 on 30/08/2015 - 08:20

    What would a bike like this weigh?

    • bargaino on 30/08/2015 - 09:46
      +1

      A basic road bike should be 10 to 12 kgs as sold. Hopefully closer to 10. A mountain bike around 14kg.
      Anything with a Sora/Claris groupset is likely to be similar in weight.
      An expensive road bike about 9kg - That still true?

      • STRAPIFY Watch Strap on 30/08/2015 - 12:34
        +5

        expensive road bikes are now around 7kg. Decent road bikes should be around 8-10kg.

  • ACTGBilly on 30/08/2015 - 08:25

    Bought one for the wife. Edit: $20 shipping to ACT is good too!

  • ostud on 30/08/2015 - 08:26
    +5

    Don't forget cash rewards Of 8%

  • engineeringprof on 30/08/2015 - 09:24

    I can't see many reviews for these bikes, anyone found any or got experience with them?

    • ShamelessBargains on 30/08/2015 - 09:45
      +2

      It's a Claris equipped bike. It's the lowest of the lowest of shimano group sets. Worse than Tiagra, Sora, 105, Ultegra and Dura Ace. I used to have a sora equipped bike and it was awful. You are essentially paying $400 for the frame as that group set is very poor. May as well buy a used Sora / Tiagra off gumtree for a similar amount.

      • banana365 on 30/08/2015 - 09:52
        +13

        Cheap second hand bikes beat cheap new bikes hands down. There's always somebody on gumtree who's just bought a shiny new toy and needs to offload their old, decent specced bike to keep their spouse (reasonably) happy.

        • garage sale on 30/08/2015 - 10:22
          +1

          the challenge on gumtree is size of the frame, I always check gumtree but combination of frame size and location usually means I end up at the bike shop :-(

        • hoxygt on 30/08/2015 - 12:15

          @garage sale:

          and no warranty, no 500km service or any after market care. Additionally if you don't know what you're looking for you could easily buy something that needs $$$ soon after purchase.

        • Malarkey on 31/08/2015 - 01:28
          +1

          @hoxygt:
          To be fair, bike maintenance isn't exactly rocket science.

      • bargaino on 30/08/2015 - 09:55
        +1

        Worse that all that rubbish!? :)

        A bad experience is going to be poor fitting or bad adjustment.
        Ignore the groupset snob. It ain't Tourney.

        • garage sale on 30/08/2015 - 10:44
          +3

          yes, fit and adjustment is key. Right fit and adjusted cheap is better then wrong size and badly adjusted expensive.

          I bought a 29er MTB 3 months ago that has Acera, with the idea of stripping Deore from my other bike ….. well adjusted Acera is working fine, so until it breaks I will just ride it. When I'm riding I can't tell the difference in feel between the deore and acera because they are adjusted right, and they both shift smoothly.

          Nice to see some interest in bikes on Ozbargain, and I hope some of the retailers come up with GENUINE deals, not just advertising here.

      • Matt P on 30/08/2015 - 10:33
        +1

        Or there are the blokes who have a shitbox heavily scratched cheap road bike that they want what they paid for. When i decided to buy a road bike i haunted ebay/gumtree for ages looking for the bargain 2nd hand bikes people talk of and i eventually ended up buying an entry level Reid.

        • garage sale on 30/08/2015 - 10:51

          yeah, I ended up buying new, was going to buy a Reid, but on the way lucky stop at a shop had a few Scott Aspect 740 reduced from $799 to $499, so didn't make it to Reid, but the Reid bikes seem good value for money, and use the same aluminium and forming as the expensive brands. Bike shops say "Reid fall apart", but ask them what falls apart and they can't tell you, they just hate people commoditising bikes and driving down prices.

        • tron07 on 31/08/2015 - 09:28

          "Reid fall apart"

          That rubbish, my Reid with Sora had been performing pretty fine without any issues, and its less then $450 when I bought it last year. Checkout durianrider's youtube review on Reid Osprey.

        • Matt P on 31/08/2015 - 13:45

          @tron07: i have a condor and the tape around the handle bars has started to deteriorate after about 3 years of intermittent riding but thats the worst that has happened to it

      • hoxygt on 30/08/2015 - 12:14
        +2

        There ain't that much difference in groupo's, most of the extra cost relates to reduced weight, more gears and eventually at the top end - brag factor.

        You used to have Sora that was awful then you suggest people gets pre-loved Sora/ Tiagra??? If it was awful its probably because it wasn't setup right. Shimano doesn't sell crap. I've done many km's on Shimano low end gear 6&7 speed, works fine.

        • ShamelessBargains on 30/08/2015 - 14:45

          Also build quality, better brakes and an a better investment in the long term. A pre-loved recent Sora or Tiagra will be better than a Claris anyday.

      • lawyerz on 30/08/2015 - 13:05
        +1

        I have both the 105 5800 groupset and the older 2300 Claris groupset. I ride the Claris to work everyday and I can tell you that it shifts smoothly without any issues and does what it's supposed to do. You probably didn't get your bike set up properly and/or had a bike that required indexing/cable change - nothing to do with the groupset.

        What you do need to look out for is the chainring = i.e. the big gear connected to your pedals. Seems like it's a unbranded one - similar to mine, which will wear out very fast, and wear out your chain and cassette too.

        • ShamelessBargains on 30/08/2015 - 14:43

          Do you notice much difference between the 2300 and the 5800? I also have the 5800 and have noticed a significant difference over my sora equipped bike. I feel like you pay for what you get with groupsets up to 105. Ultegra and Dura ace are expensive but 105 5800 is a dream for $500 delivered.

        • lawyerz on 31/08/2015 - 12:34

          @ShamelessBargains: The 105 does shifts smoother and is quieter, but that's about it. My 2300 is like a reliable workhorse that I can't really find a fault with.

      • cannedhams on 30/08/2015 - 13:25
        +1

        There's nothing wrong with sora or Claris, many of us have ridden sora equipped bikes for years and they have served faithfully. I still have my old sora shifters on mine. Gee I hate it when bike snobs invade threads like this.

        • ShamelessBargains on 30/08/2015 - 14:37

          I was simply stating the obvious mate. Claris is the lowest in the Shimano group sets. This bike is worth $400 and nothing more hence I don't consider it a deal. Spending the extra money on a better groupset brings reliability and better quality which lasts longer and saves you money in the long term.

        • hoxygt on 30/08/2015 - 15:30

          @ShamelessBargains:

          Show me the evidence it lasts longer and saves you money in the long run?

          10&11 speed run thinner chains which wears rollers out quicker than the old 6&7 speed and have tighter indexation tolerances which requires more frequent attention. I love my ten speed but my old Tourney 6 speed works fine too.

        • cannedhams on 30/08/2015 - 16:07

          @ShamelessBargains: alright then, if you know of any better road bikes at this price point, let's hear them.

        • ShamelessBargains on 30/08/2015 - 16:39
          +1

          @paizuri: Why bother with Claris at this end when you can get a Tourney bike for $199? The Claris edition is nearly double at $349 and the Sora edition is at $499!

          Buy a frame and build your own if you want to save even more!

          Momentum Road Bike w/ Tourney for $199 Pickup

          Momentum Flat Bar Road Bike w/ Claris $349 Pickup or $384 Delivered

          Momentum Road Bike w/ Sora $499 Pickup

        • cannedhams on 30/08/2015 - 19:01
          +2

          @ShamelessBargains: Mate, are you serious? You're seriously asking me to justify buying Claris components over Tourney? (btw, your second link is to a Tourney equipped bike, not Claris

          Have a look at the rear sprockets on the Tourney bikes you've linked to, and you'll realise why I could never recommend those bikes as daily commuters. I'll give you a hint. They're not cassettes on the back of those bikes, they're screw in freewheel hubs.

          I don't mind the third bike you've linked to, but its a hundred dollars more. Sora and Claris are pretty close quality wise in the scheme of things, the only issue is that Claris is limited to eight gears and Sora is a bit more versatile.

          The fact that you started off bagging Sora and now seem to be plugging it over Claris makes me wonder just how much experience you have with cycling, if any.

        • ShamelessBargains on 30/08/2015 - 19:51

          @paizuri: Sorry had the wrong link for the second bike. http://www.momentumbikes.com.au/flatbar/momentum-f220-shiman…

          It's hard find a quality bike at this pricepoint hence I only found the Sora/Claris bikes. The Claris group retails for $200 so will come with a pretty cheap frame and mediocre wheels. What I am trying to show you is that this is a pretty standard price for a Claris bike.

          I do have experience in cycling, owning and upgrading my own road bike. I have knowledge through friends working in bike shops as mechanics and through watching and researching bike components and groupsets. I hope I have clarified my viewpoint.

        • cannedhams on 30/08/2015 - 21:32
          +2

          @ShamelessBargains: Thats a good bike for the money, although I still feel that most people would prefer drop bars and sti levers.

          Still, the link you have posted to is not a standard price, but a "cost price clearance" price. Also for the deal I have posted you have the convenience of buying it from a bricks and mortar store.

          I would average 18000 kms a year across my road bike and cargo bike. I use Sora cassettes simply because I go through at least one a year and apart from minor weight differences they all perform essentially the same.

          I have a Dura rear dérailleur as I can justify it given you use it for a long time and it is one of the main resistance points of the drivetrain. I have a Dura FD only because I got it with the RD, otherwise I would never have bothered spending extra money on something I use once or twice in the course of my commute.

          I still have Sora shifters, as I really don't care how smooth they feel, as long as they are reliable and get the job done, which they do. These shifters have easily done 100 000 kms. I define that as reliable.

        • ShamelessBargains on 31/08/2015 - 21:02

          @paizuri: That's pretty impressive! 18000km a year, I average about 5000km. Would like to do more but just don't have the time like most cyclists haha. 100,000km off the Sora shifters is surprising too, I'm assuming you haven't been involved in any crashes. Dura Ace is very pricey for the money and the upkeep is not cheap either. Have you considered moving up to Di2? With the amount of cycling you do, electronic shifting would enhance your rides I reckon :)

        • cannedhams on 31/08/2015 - 21:38

          @ShamelessBargains: work commute is 20ks each way, and I pick the kid up in the cargo bike which is 5ks I have to ride 4 times a day.

          The bike commute is 50 minutes from front door to desk, which is quicker than car bus or train.

          I've actually been involved in two prangs, one was about 30kmh into the back of a 4wd. Thank god it was a bike with an alloy fork which took most of the impact.

          current wish list is titanium frame, alfine hub, aftermarket drop bar shifters. I get sick of having to wash my derailer every week. Probably not di2. I basically want a bike that I don't have to maintain for a year.

        • ShamelessBargains on 31/08/2015 - 22:08
          +1

          @paizuri: yeah that's fair enough. I always here people saying with regards to cycling accidents, "It's not if but when it will happen." Glad to here you are ok, heard some horrible stories over the years..

          Titanium frame would be great, I really need to wash my bike more often. It picks up grease way too easily, not sure if it's due to the excessive amount of lube I use. Just a standard wet lube but I hear the dry one is good too.

        • cannedhams on 01/09/2015 - 09:43
          +1

          @ShamelessBargains: I once got "upsold" by the bike shop when I went in to buy a bottle of green finish line wet lube, and ended up walking out with dry wax-based lube.

          They're basically all beeswax or paraffin based waxes. If it rains that stuff washes off pretty quick, and after several days it rubs off anyway. It is handy not having to clean the chain, but you spend that much time reapplying the stuff that it doesnt really result in any benefit, in my view.

          Wet lubes gummy up, but it takes some time. If you dont clean your chain for one week it will still be usable, but once the wax comes off the drivetrain gets really dry and noisy very quickly.

      • josho9 on 30/08/2015 - 21:25

        Is the reid condor which says it has shimano tourney components a better choice?

        • cannedhams on 30/08/2015 - 21:51

          No, it is considerably worse. It looks like the Tourney A070 range, which is a new budget groupset for very entry level road bikes.

          The components are heavy. Also that powder coated crud that Shimano puts on them tends to wear off and is annoying if you like to keep your chain clean. Fortunately they have not used the Tourney chainrings as they are ugly and heavy.

          After you have done 10 000 ks or so, you will want to change your rear sprockets. Normally, this is just a case of replacing the cassette and chain. Tourney has no separate cassette, instead it is a traditional integrated freewheel hub so is more expensive to replace, generally.

          The whole reason Shimano is so dominant is because they invented the splined cassette, which is like a pillar that you can slot the sprockets onto. Before that you couldnt do that, if you wanted to change your gears you had to throw out your entire freewheel hub and get another one.

          Basically it is a disposable bike. Its not intended to be maintained, basically ridden until it dies or the owner gets sick of it and throws it away.

        • hoxygt on 31/08/2015 - 11:00

          @paizuri:

          and for many buying at that price point 10,000km ain't a bad deal :)

  • sennafumi on 30/08/2015 - 09:40
    +6

    Add coupon code 'wheelie' to bring it down to $384

  • bchliu on 30/08/2015 - 11:29

    No disc brakes?

    • cannedhams on 30/08/2015 - 13:26

      Definitely not. You generally don't get those on a road bike as they add unnecessary weight. The caliper brakes on this bike will do you fine.

  • jv on 30/08/2015 - 12:31
    -7

    Is the bell included ?

    It's in the pic, but not in the specs.

    • matabuntu on 30/08/2015 - 12:43
      +3

      SPECIFICATIONS:
      …
      EXTRAS: Bell, reflectors

      • jv on 30/08/2015 - 13:00
        -6

        So are they included or do you need to pay EXTRA ?

        • rapoot6 on 30/08/2015 - 13:03
          +3

          EXTRAS means it is included JV..

        • jv on 30/08/2015 - 20:08
          -3

          @rapoot6:

          so you don't pay EXTRA for EXTRAS ?

          Why doesn't say it INCLUSIONS ?

        • tron07 on 31/08/2015 - 09:37

          @jv:

          I think all bikes sold by shops need to have Bells & reflectors to meet the legal requirements.

        • jv on 31/08/2015 - 09:47

          @tron07:

          to meet the legal requirements.

          I think that only applies for riding on roads.

  • strangeloops66 on 30/08/2015 - 16:26
    +2

    I can't wait for tightarse to do a bike deal. Code would be SOREARSE, surely.

  • Squirtography on 30/08/2015 - 18:54
    +4

    Coupon code 20off200 brings it down to $379.00 before shipping.

    • cannedhams on 30/08/2015 - 19:02
      +1

      Legend. Honestly, I am trying to talk the girlfriend into buying one of these, but she keeps saying we've already got too many bikes.

      • hoxygt on 30/08/2015 - 19:23
        +2

        Obviously there is only one thing to do…..

      • Matt P on 31/08/2015 - 13:46
        +1

        it is easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission some times ;)

  • b1ackmai1er on 30/08/2015 - 21:22
    +1

    Would any care to offer a suggestion from these?

    For an occasional work commute, leisure riding for some exercise and a triathlon 1/year (but spending most it's life in the garage) what would be better …

    The Pedal Push, the Momentum R120, the Momentum F200 or the Momentum R330

    http://www.99bikes.com.au/bike-pedal-push-black-red $384
    http://www.momentumbikes.com.au/road/momentum-r120.html $199 (out of stock)
    http://www.momentumbikes.com.au/flatbar/momentum-f220-shiman… $369
    http://www.momentumbikes.com.au/momentum-r330.html $349

    At the moment I have a big-w style offroader but it is very heavy.

    Thanks.

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