More deals here:
https://shop.giantknoxcity.com.au/collections/sale-bikes?sor…
Giant Knox City also offers 12 months of complimentary servicing for every new bike.
More deals here:
https://shop.giantknoxcity.com.au/collections/sale-bikes?sor…
Giant Knox City also offers 12 months of complimentary servicing for every new bike.
Aldi sells Polygon?
used to, it was unbranded but made by Polygon. Now its someone else.
Estate bikes, iirc
how do you if you are s/m/l ?
Sizing info on the page if that helps
I'd prefer a bike for a normal sized human. There can't be many giants in the world. Though I guess it could be used as a display in a country town to bring in tourists.
Comedian
Please don't give comedians a bad name
It’s ok. He’s an out of work one buy the sounds of his material here
What are you talking about? It's available in S through XL, and the wheel size is in middle of the range between 26" (old school bikes, modern kids bikes) and 29" (slowly becoming the new standard).
whoosh
Haha, right. That joke was so horribly bad I didn't even realise it was one. I thought he was complaining about the wheel sizes…
Dad? Is that you?
I'm two tired for this joke.
How dare you
12 months servicing (i.e. 2 services) is standard for most bike shops with a new bike purchase, although maybe not always at this price point.
The sale prices are decent, for anyone interested at buying though I'd definitely recommend something a bit higher spec, at least with hydraulic disc brakes, air fork, and single speed front w/e Shimano Deore (SRAM NX) or better. Will hold value, be much better to ride and be a lot less maintenance in the long run. Plus resale will be massively improved.
Nothing on sale that meet those requirements at this giant dealer. Here are a couple on their website that I'd recommend:
Very, very entry level but still a massive improvement on OP https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/talon-1-2022
I can actually get behind this one, would be great fun and if you get it on sale reasonable affordable. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/fathom-29-2-2022
any suggestion for commute bike about 15-16km? it will mixed track trail and shared road.
What's the trail surface like, smooth gravel?
You prefer comfort or efficiency?
yes, smooth gravel and comfort, but not loose too much speed if that is make sense to you?
@FlyingPanda99: You don't need a front suspension fork for smooth gravel, since at that price point it's not even going to dampen the trail, just add weight. A hybrid is probably what you're after, with a carbon front fork. More tyre volume and the vibration dampening carbon fork should keep you comfy on the gravel but won't be too inefficient or maintenance heavy like a full on MTB.
I'd probably get a trek FX https://www.trekbikes.com/au/en_AU/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitnes…
Or, if you need commuter stuff, rather than paying for it all on the Trek, get a Canyon Commuter https://www.canyon.com/en-au/hybrid-bikes/commuter-bikes/com…
@nigel deborah: thank you. Canyou is almost double the price compare with Trek. is it worth the money? also is there anywhere I can test ride the Canyon?
@FlyingPanda99: You can also look into polygon heist x5/7 (hybrid)or gravel model, decent specs.
Bicycleonline sells them, just be prepared to get it set up by local bike shop for peace of mind.
@Seven8Nine: do you know if there is any store I can test ride on it?
@nigel deborah: Agree with everything you said about not needing a suspension fork, however Giant Cross City/Liv Thrive are way better value than a Trek FX. Higher spec for the same price.
@eraser215: Yeah, true. I just didn't like the geometry when I tried them, but you do get a bit more for your money. Most brands offer hybrid commuter type bikes, they're all pretty similar so encourage him/her to try a few different ones on. Just avoid the short travel forks (perhaps, unless it's a high spec one like Canyon Grizl).
I'd have recommended a gravel bike for anyone focussed on efficiency.
@flyingpanda99, the canyon is more expensive mostly because of the extra commuter addons and the sealed belt drive. All meant to make it better at night and in the wet, as well as reducing maintenance requirements. I'd be my choice, I think. You can't test ride them but they do have free try and return.
@eraser215: Respectfully disagree. As a Giant fan, recent test rode a Liv hybrid for the Misses. Felt cheap & nasty. They bumped this prices and it was $800 for their 2nd from bottom of range. Tried a Trek FX for $900 IIRC and it was a much more solid ride & seemed noticeably better build (even if to a novice). Trek did not increase their pricing for this 2022 range. Went with the Trek - which suprised me. That's my 2c anyways.
@nigel deborah: I believe OzB would benefit from a cycling-themed AMA from you.
@andresampras: Nah, I'm not an expert, just a casual mtb rider. But that could be a good AMA topic from an actual bicycle professional!
I just went through the process of buying a new bike for myself, and a couple of friends/family. Took research way overboard hence my opinions above on what might be a good buy.
@nigel deborah: Anyone that makes references to a product's 'geometry' is an expert in my books haha
I got these during the last hilco auction for around $300 and love them. For anyone looking for sizing, I am 5'10 and size M fits well to me.
I just did the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail on a 2019 model of this bike over 2 days which is 165kms. Was muddy and a mix of gravel, loose surface and creek crossings.
Heavy but managed it just fine, slow up hill due to weight. Changed pedals to cleats was the only change from stock.
Definitely not it's recommended purpose, however managed just fine. Just to give a bit of real life examples of what it's capable of vs what's it's designed to do.
Would other bike stores do price match?
For anyone wanting to commute, please have a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpVncWxyMJw (ignore the title)
Sale already over? Had a look earlier and now back to $649
Reid bikes at similar size is $100 cheaper
I have this bike (though it's the 2021 model). Decent bike all round, but Giant f'd up hard in one way… they went rim brakes and not disc… This bike has decent enough equipment on it to last you years, but the idiots at Giant have decided to put rims on it you may wear through in a much shorter time, and to make it worse, you cannot replace them as 27.5" rim brake wheels are almost non existant. Every other cheap $500-$600 MTB out there has cheap mechanical disc, yet these idiots have to be super cheap, and go rim…
Not a bad entry level bike. The servicing aspect will be great if it gets some decent use.
(Not as good as the Aldi Polygon bike, but hey)