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Focus Paralane 2018 Endurance Road Bike (Ultegra Groupset) $2599 Prahan Pickup or + Delivery (RRP $4499) @ Bikes.com.au

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Focus Paralane 2018 Endurance Road Bike (Ultegra Groupset) $2599 Prahan Pickup or + Delivery (RRP $4499) @ Bikes.com.au
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Landione1983 on 03/06/2019 - 22:27 bikes.com.au (1537 clicks)
Last edited 04/06/2019 - 08:51 by 1 other user

First time Post.
PEDALS ARE NOT INCLUDED 😂

I noticed there was another bike post so I thought I would throw one in too.
This is a pretty good deal for a 2018 lightweight German (brand) road bike.
Full Shimano ultegra groupset with hydraulic brakes.
This one in particular is the endurance model, abit more suited for longer comfy rides even bike trail rides.

They are also doing the izalco race model for the same price. Which is more a race fit frame geometry.
I believe they still have most sizes available. (I just purchased a large (56cm) paralane.
I am 185cm height for reference.

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  • jv on 03/06/2019 - 22:29
    -7

    Note that the pedals are not included.

    • sheikyerbouti on 03/06/2019 - 22:40
      +1

      Of course not, you're not going to use a pretty decent road bike with flat pedals.

      • jv on 03/06/2019 - 22:53
        -3

        Makes it hard to ride home if you buy one.

      • [Deactivated] on 03/06/2019 - 23:00
        -2

        What? Thats like buying a car and saying of course the engine's not included

        • jv on 03/06/2019 - 23:06
          -3

          A better analogy would be no accelerator or brake pedals…

          • 2ndeffort on 04/06/2019 - 08:59

            @jv: A better analogy would be that no seatcovers or fluffy dice are included.

            • jv on 04/06/2019 - 21:22

              @2ndeffort:

              A better analogy

              Not really, cars drive fine without seatcovers or fluffy dice, but bikes don't work at all without pedals.

    • blitz on 03/06/2019 - 23:20
      +13

      Why is it that every single bike post has to start with ahem someone making a comment about the pedals?

      Instead of a meaningful conversation about the bargain, this always brings it down into idiotic back and forth.

      • jackspratt on 04/06/2019 - 01:03
        +2

        If it were only the bike threads……….

      • franco cozzo on 04/06/2019 - 05:07
        +7

        …its the one sad poster again & again doing the same tired old joke.

      • iforgotmysocks on 07/06/2019 - 06:16

        Because it's difficult to pedal without pedals…

    • calcium on 04/06/2019 - 00:08

      Probably because there are different types of pedals requiring different types of shoes and that the choice of pedals are quite personal. If they provided flat pedals, would say they would almost certainly be thrown out.

  • garetz on 03/06/2019 - 22:35
    +3

    Pretty sure pedals are never included with these kinds of bikes, as you need specific ones for the size of your feet.

    • jv on 03/06/2019 - 22:36

      you need specific ones for the size of your feet.

      Funny that they include the seat though…

      • [Deactivated] on 03/06/2019 - 23:02

        I'm surprised they've includes wheels, handle bars, a chain.

        • jv on 03/06/2019 - 23:03
          -2

          Agreed… If people are going to be so fussy about a part, they should just build a custom bike.

    • sheikyerbouti on 03/06/2019 - 22:40
      +1

      Pedal choice isnt much to do with foot size, more that there are several types of pedal/cleat brands and combinations, and so good-level bikes never include them, as most people change their preferred type from one bike to the next.

    • 2ndeffort on 04/06/2019 - 09:03
      +2

      Road bike pedals are all the same size regardless of the size of your feet. They are never included because there are so many different types and the types of folks that drop several K for a bike normally have a preference not to mention some $500 shoes with specific cleats to match the type of pedals they prefer. Just by way of example, the common types of pedals include; Speedplay, Look/Keo/Shimano (most common), SPD (MTB pedals) and Time expresso. Most of these pedal/cleat systems are not compatible with each other. I prefer Speedplay pedals and if a bike I bought had Shimano pedals I would just have to take them off and buy some Speedplay pedals to replace them. Nobody Ive ever seen who rides this type of bike uses flat pedals. Not saying it cant be done but it isn't common. if I had the choice of flat pedals or $20 off the bike I'd take $20 off. Most people use buying the bike as a way to haggle for a cheap set of pedals either thrown in with the deal or at massive discount.

  • BNR32 on 03/06/2019 - 22:54
    +2

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/richmond-m20-adjustable-gate-hin…

    These do work for anyone interested in a cheap OZB replacement

    • [Deactivated] on 03/06/2019 - 23:00

      Nice!

    • jv on 03/06/2019 - 23:04
      +1

      Long Bolt

      Are Usain ???

      • BNR32 on 03/06/2019 - 23:30

        OZB without the Usain trademark

  • askme69 on 03/06/2019 - 23:54

    FOCUS were made in Germany, if they still are, that's a great price.

    • firstshot on 04/06/2019 - 09:08

      German brand but presumably made in Taiwan/China like the vast majority of modern carbon fibre bikes today.

      • ruprectaus on 04/06/2019 - 10:05

        Lots of it now being done in Cambodia. I think Cambodia has taken over from Taiwan for bike production ?

        • firstshot on 04/06/2019 - 10:15

          Interesting. Would be curious to see some numbers, I'd be really surprised if Cambodia has overtaken Taiwan/China. Presumably lower labour costs in Cambodia?

  • [Deactivated] on 04/06/2019 - 00:09

    Where can you ride this? It's too fast for the bike tracks and too slow for cars doing 80km/h.

    • jv on 04/06/2019 - 00:40
      +2

      Where can you ride this?

      here…

    • 2ndeffort on 04/06/2019 - 09:46
      +2

      Its an endurance road bike. Designed to be used on the road but OK for bike paths and probably fire trails/gravel roads as well. The 'Endurance' moniker refers to the frame geometry. Generally this type of frame has been designed for the rider to sit a bit more upright. For those of us that arent as fit or as svelte as maybe we used to be, sitting a bit more upright can save our lower back etc on a long ride. You wont be as low and stretched out on this as you would be on Focus' race bike, the Izalco Max. Dont get me wrong, this isn't a beach cruiser, there are Pro teams that ride these types of bikes on the rougher pro races like Paris Roubaix etc. This bike could definitely hit 80 km/hr+ coming down a long steep hill. If you can get it to and sustain 80 km/hr on a flat bike path there are several pro teams that would like to have a chat with you.

      I reckon this would be a perfect bike path bike for somebody that commutes a reasonable distance (20-30 km each way daily). it is also perfect for somebody getting into road cycling and maybe thinking about a charity ride like 'Around the Bay in a Day' etc. You could definitely ride this for one of the 180 km charity rides. it would also be perfect for some Trail/Gravel riding but might need a change of tyres first. I personally would choose something else for racing crits or maybe chalenging the local legends for Strava KOMs on the local climbs. The types of folks that would do something like that know what all of that means!!

      • ruprectaus on 04/06/2019 - 10:09

        Any idea if it can take bigger (fatter and thicker walled) gravel bike tyres ? I have 6km of dirt road, then 30km of (shitty) sealed road. I use my 29" MTB but it's a slog.

        • 2ndeffort on 04/06/2019 - 10:13

          This article https://road.cc/content/tech-news/192665-new-focus-paralane-… says the paralane comes with 28's but that the frame can take up to 32 tyres. Some CX 32 Tyres would be worth exploring. if it was me and I was interested I would literally haggle for these to be included on the bike when I was buying it, they can only say no, at least give a discount for the tyre swap.

  • ultramic on 04/06/2019 - 07:17

    OP. The bike pictured shows a different series groupset to the description, it’s a bit worrying spending $2,599 on a bike if they can’t even get that right. Let us know what series groupset you end up getting.

    • andione1983 on 04/06/2019 - 11:02
      +1

      I have viewed the bike in shop and its definitely ultegra all round including hydraulic brakes.

      • ultramic on 04/06/2019 - 13:11

        Ok let me spell it out. The description says it’s Ultegra R8000 groupset but the photos show Ultegra 6800 (older) groupset. It’s an important difference if you are planning on dropping $2,599 on a bike.

        • 2ndeffort on 04/06/2019 - 14:04
          +1

          Many stock pictures feature inconsistencies in groupsets. Give the shop a call and ask. I'd be tearing it all off and buying up Di2 bits off the facebook swap groups or getting a 1 x groupset.

  • Raiden22 on 18/07/2019 - 06:03

    Would this be a good bike for a beginner? Will be doing mix of commuting to work and weekend exercise rides.

    They do free shipping so does it come assembled and turned ready to ride or do I need to take it into the shop to get it put together?

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