Bargain buys thread

[cammas]

These seem like a good deal, with a few other things on special but may not tickle the fancy for some of you, the way LTIH thread has been going

Vittoria Syerra Downcountry 29 x 2.4 Black – Commuter Cycles

Syerra has been developed to satisfy the needs of the emerging Down Country segment, raising the limit of what a XC tire can do. Vittoria engineers combined in a single product Speed and Rolling Performance – typical features of the XC segment – together with High Grip and Resistance – traits of...

www.commutercycles.com.au

 

[Jabubu]

EOFY and the squeeze is really on -

Some great mid-travel trail bikes -

2024 Marin Rift Zone 29 2 - Dual Suspension Mountain Bike | Bikes Online (AU)

TRAIL GEOMETRY, SHIMANO DEORE DRIVETRAIN, 140MM TRAVEL Get a Free $200 Gift with the purchase of this bike. From the modern trai

www.bikesonline.com.au

2024 Polygon Siskiu T8 - Dual Suspension Mountain Bike | Bikes Online (AU)

WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T HAVE IT ALL? From the modern trail geometry to the grippy tyres and FOX suspension, this trail sled has it a

www.bikesonline.com.au

2023 Marin Rift Zone 29 XR | Bikes Online (AU)

TRAIL GEOMETRY, SHIMANO XT DRIVETRAIN, 140MM TRAVEL From the modern trail geometry, Shimano XT drivetrain and high-performance

www.bikesonline.com.au

Save a $1,000 and spend it on some 2.4 tyres and lighter but still tough wheels -

2024 Polygon Collosus N9 - Enduro Mountain Bike | Bikes Online (AU)

Industry Reviews First Ride: Polygon's Collosus N9

www.bikesonline.com.au

Or better brakes and wheels -

2023 Marin Alpine Trail XR - Enduro Mountain Bike | Bikes Online (AU)

SHIMANO XT/SLX, MULTITRAC SUSPENSION, 160MM TRAVEL If you live for the all-day alpine adventures and gravity-fueled downhil

www.bikesonline.com.au

Or eeeeeebiking -

2024 Marin Alpine Trail E2 - Dual Suspension eBike | Bikes Online (AU)

EP8 MOTOR (85Nm), ULTIMATE ENDURO PACKAGE, MULTITRAC SUSPENSION From the top-of-the-line EP8 moto r (85Nm) to the critically ac

www.bikesonline.com.au

 

[shiny]

Large Canyon Spectral 125 XT carbon for $4500

Spectral 125 CF 8

This supremely capable mid-travel trail bike combines 125 mm of rear travel with low weight and a progressive geometry – for beautifully agile handling out on the trail.

www.canyon.com

 

[Jabubu]

Large Canyon Spectral 125 XT carbon for $4500

Spectral 125 CF 8

This supremely capable mid-travel trail bike combines 125 mm of rear travel with low weight and a progressive geometry – for beautifully agile handling out on the trail.

www.canyon.com

This is even better if you want 27.5 and it's alloy -

Spectral 27 FW

This limited-edition Spectral is your chance to get the same trail bike as MTB star Fabio Wibmer! With 27.5er wheels and premium components, you can turn every trail into a playground.

www.canyon.com

 

[beeb]

This is even better if you want 27.5 and it's alloy...

Does that mean the BB shell won't crack like the carbon ones?

 

[Jabubu]

Does that mean the BB shell won't crack like the carbon ones?

It will never crack like the carbon one.

 

[pink poodle]

Those canyon offerings are damn good prices.

 

[safreek]

Apart from second-hand cars for 17yr olds, people still looking 30%+ above Redbook. I've hinted at a couple that they were a bit high without lowballing or sounding like a dick but the only way to play it is tell them its a bit out of his budget as he's paying for it himself and if they drop the price, to let me know.

Or play the waiting game, keeping an eye if its still there a week or two later... then might nail them with a lowball (low for them, not RedBook)

Just low-ball them on the other Facebook account/accounts you have. Prime them for a sensible offer

 

[birddog69]

This is even better if you want 27.5 and it's alloy -

Spectral 27 FW

This limited-edition Spectral is your chance to get the same trail bike as MTB star Fabio Wibmer! With 27.5er wheels and premium components, you can turn every trail into a playground.

www.canyon.com

Olins suspension? Worth it? I don't know much about them.

 

[Jabubu]

Olins suspension? Worth it? I don't know much about them.

 

[Oddjob]

Olins suspension? Worth it? I don't know much about them.

Yes very very good.

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[Scotty675]

Olins suspension? Worth it? I don't know much about them.

Having run a ttx2 for a while now, I can say they are a great shock. Haven’t tried one of there forks yet but am tempted to just on a 36 air at the moment

 

[Mr Crudley]

I hear that these are popular around here. Not the top of the line but priced well. https://www.dirtworksb2b.com.au/mezzer-expert-27.5in-170mm-travel-tapered-steerer~64908

 

[birddog69]

Serious. I see them around, know they are not cheap, once were in love with Specialized or mostly on motors

 

[Scotty675]

These seem a decent deal if your after a boutique fork

Intend Blackline Ebonite Fork

Intend Blackline components are a trickle-down, higher volume version of the super high-end, german engineered and hand-manufactured, custom components from Intend. They share the same technologies, same air spring, same seals, same Stiffmaster-bearings and so on, but the approach of the product...

www.mtbdirect.com.au

 

[beeb]

@pink poodle - have you mentioned having Etnies shoes at some point? (I have a vague recollection you've tried them, but can't remember if impressions were good or bad...) But these are possibly of interest if good...

Etnies Camber Crank MTB Shoes Green/Black

Buy Etnies Camber Crank MTB Shoes Green/Black Now at Pushys. Lowest Price, Secure Shopping and Fast Delivery from Australia's Best Online Bike Store

www.pushys.com.au

Etnies Semenuk Pro Navy

Buy SEMENUK PRO NAVY Now at Pushys. Lowest Price, Secure Shopping and Fast Delivery from Australia's Best Online Bike Store

www.pushys.com.au

[EDIT] Or @wkkie for the green Cambers...

 

[gippyz]

@pink poodle - have you mentioned having Etnies shoes at some point? (I have a vague recollection you've tried them, but can't remember if impressions were good or bad...) But these are possibly of interest if good...

Etnies Camber Crank MTB Shoes Green/Black

Buy Etnies Camber Crank MTB Shoes Green/Black Now at Pushys. Lowest Price, Secure Shopping and Fast Delivery from Australia's Best Online Bike Store

www.pushys.com.au

Etnies Semenuk Pro Navy

Buy SEMENUK PRO NAVY Now at Pushys. Lowest Price, Secure Shopping and Fast Delivery from Australia's Best Online Bike Store

www.pushys.com.au

[EDIT] Or @wkkie for the green Cambers...

I'm on an etnies now. Not as grippy as my previous freerider, but very decent. Shaped a lot like a skate shoes, so not exactly comfortable for a long ride. I have a problem with mine in that the tongue kept on sliding down and digging into my feet. I've used different form of lacing and the tongue still slides down. So my 2 cents is, buy it if it's super cheap and you are ok with skate shoes shape, else look elsewhere. I bought mine for $45 or $50. So won't complain much.

 

[beeb]

I'm on an etnies now. Not as grippy as my previous freerider, but very decent. Shaped a lot like a skate shoes, so not exactly comfortable for a long ride. I have a problem with mine in that the tongue kept on sliding down and digging into my feet. I've used different form of lacing and the tongue still slides down. So my 2 cents is, buy it if it's super cheap and you are ok with skate shoes shape, else look elsewhere. I bought mine for $45 or $50. So won't complain much.

My wording was a bit vague there. I solely (geddit...? ) wear high-tops for MTB and am currently using Unparallel West Ridges and finding them great. The Chromag Daggas are chipping away the soles a bit quicker than I'd like - but the trade-off is the grip, comfort and ankle protection* (because high-tops) are all excellent. It's actually surprising how much grip the sole gives given it's a relatively firm/supportive sole overall.

*Protection mostly for just not whacking my bony ankles into things like crank arms and pedals accidentally when stationary, but I imagine it would also be helpful in crash and tumble scenarios.

 

[pink poodle]

@pink poodle - have you mentioned having Etnies shoes at some point? (I have a vague recollection you've tried them, but can't remember if impressions were good or bad...) But these are possibly of interest if good...

Etnies Camber Crank MTB Shoes Green/Black

Buy Etnies Camber Crank MTB Shoes Green/Black Now at Pushys. Lowest Price, Secure Shopping and Fast Delivery from Australia's Best Online Bike Store

www.pushys.com.au

Etnies Semenuk Pro Navy

Buy SEMENUK PRO NAVY Now at Pushys. Lowest Price, Secure Shopping and Fast Delivery from Australia's Best Online Bike Store

www.pushys.com.au

[EDIT] Or @wkkie for the green Cambers...

I have! I have some beat up marana with Michelin sole. They are very narrow for size and even now as they approach death they haven't stretch wide enough for me to be comfortable in with the laces as loose as they can go. The Michelin sole is not as grippy as I would like either, but it is a bit grippy.

I also have the barge...which is a freaking awesome shoe! Grip for days on the pedals. While a bit narrow out of the box, they do eventu stretch out to be very comfy. I had a pair blow out of the sole a few weeks ago riding poorly at a skate park. But I purchased 2 pairs to replace them for $50 each. I also have a pair I wear for work.


One of my friends has the semenuk you linked. He has a narrower foot and still finds them to be a tight fit. No complaints about the grip. He now owns a pair of the barge.

 

[gippyz]

My wording was a bit vague there. I solely (geddit...? ) wear high-tops for MTB and am currently using Unparallel West Ridges and finding them great. The Chromag Daggas are chipping away the soles a bit quicker than I'd like - but the trade-off is the grip, comfort and ankle protection* (because high-tops) are all excellent. It's actually surprising how much grip the sole gives given it's a relatively firm/supportive sole overall.

*Protection mostly for just not whacking my bony ankles into things like crank arms and pedals accidentally when stationary, but I imagine it would also be helpful in crash and tumble scenarios.

High tops are the king. I had a 510 impact high few years back that unfortunately fell apart (beyond saving) after 2 years. They are not as grippy as my freerider (which sole has now also fell apart) with but the high tops prevent craps from getting into the shoes when I ride.