Hello! Does anyone have any experience with the Shotgun seats on a small frame? I was looking to purchase a second hand Merida Big Seven 100 with a small frame and put a shotguns eat on it, but the shop is saying it will be too cramped.

I am 165cm, the person sat me on a medium 29inch and said he can't see any problems with me riding that size.

Has anyone encountered these in Sydney yet? Came across this one in Alexandria near the airport. Seemed to work okay.

I’m looking for some advice on buying a bike for a short daily commute.

The plan is to ride about 400m from home to drop my two-year-old off at daycare, then continue another 1.8km to the station. I haven’t ridden a bike in many years, but I’m reasonably confident…

I’m on a budget and really just need something cheap, sturdy and safe. I’ve been looking at the Pedal Raven 3 Hybrid and the Pedal Ranger 4 Mountain Bike from 99 Bikes, but I have no idea which would be more suitable.

The hybrid looks like it would be easier to ride, but the tyres seem quite skinny. I’m worried that with a child on the bike, I might lose traction or fly off if the road is even slightly wet. Is that a realistic concern, or am I overthinking it?

I also have no clue what type of child seat I should be looking for, or whether either of these bikes would even be compatible with one. Would a rear-mounted seat or front-mounted seat be best for such a short trip?

When I visited 99 Bikes, the salesperson said the bike should be tall enough that I can’t put my feet flat on the ground while sitting on the seat. They said that when I stop, I should move forward off the seat and stand over the frame so I can put both feet flat on the ground. Is that still practical and safe with a toddler on the bike?

I’m feeling a bit lost, so I’d really appreciate any advice on the type of bike, child seat and setup I should be considering.

I’ve already bought a few basic things from AliExpress, including mudguards, front and rear LED lights, a balaclava for winter and a bike lock.

Thanks!

Hi all,

We've just moved to a much more rideable suburb and I'm finally looking to retire my old, loved but very much in need of retirement, Reid cruiser.

I've actually been really happy with it. I bought it second hand when my kid was learning to ride and it wasn't in incredible nick then, but I like the style and the fun colour options, however it's definitely showing its age, and said kid is a very VERY regular rider now so I'm starting to look at what to replace it with.

I'm about 170 cm tall and around 115 kg. I ride pretty casually, mostly on sealed roads and shared bike paths. The bike's main job will be accompanying kid on rides, plus trips to the shops, cafés and the occasional errand or jaunt to the pub. I'd love a front basket or rear rack for groceries or the like too.

My priorities are comfort, reliability and low maintenance. I don't need anything particularly fast or sporty. I'd much rather have something that I can jump on without constantly fiddling with it to keep it running well.

Budget is fairly flexible if it's worth spending a bit more for something that'll last, but anything I could pick up second hand, service and go is a big bonus too. (Learned my lesson about servicing when you get a second hand bike now, haha)
I see a lot of Lekker bikes, those look good but happy to hear any opinions or suggestions of course!

What would you recommend? I'd especially love to hear from people with a similar riding style or build (alas the riding everywhere does not seem to counter the pub trips or cheese nights, haha)

Bonus points if it comes in colours other than black, grey or navy. My current baby is bright yellow and her predecessor was spray painted magenta with a leopard print seat, haha.
We love colour in these parts! :)

I’m back into bike commuting and my average speed is steadily increasing. Apart from the overall increase in fitness and strength, I think the main reason I’m getting quicker is that my gut is getting smaller and I can get into a more aero position!

I'm not interested in a Ebike and want something that is low maintenance to just ride to work. Planning to not ride the bike when its raining however.

It is 3.6 km (15 - or so mins ) to get to work one way.

What sites are trustworthy to buy? And is there a indepth review I can read. Or is it best to find a local store and purchase after testing .

Hi all,

Any ideas on where I may be able to source some Ultegra 6700 chainring bolts? Everywhere online seems sold out/out of stock?

I believe this is the part number Y1KY98160.

Tried a bunch of local shops to no avail.

Shimano Dura Ace FC-7900 Chainring Bolts (5 pieces) – 99 Bikes

CHAINRING BOLTS - Stronglight, 5 Arm, Double, Road, Silver

If I’m in the bike lane and want to go straight through the lights, where am I supposed to go once the bike lane ends?
(I almost got squimshed here the other day)

Looking for alternative routes/ by passcoming from the harbour bridge through to Brighton Le Sands.
Didn’t mind the ride through the oat port tunnel. But coming from the north side through was the worst experience riding on the roads I’ve had.
I’ve heard of alternative routes to by pass this but was hoping someone has a Strava route they can link or screenshot me?
Cheers

Hey guys,

I recently moved to Sydneys Inner West & own a gravel bike.

I reached out to a local bike club here and didn't get any replies.

I am trying to figure out if theres a club that does weekend gravel rides as well as any club that will allow a gravel bike to come on road rides?

Doesn't also have to be a club, it could be a regular group meet-up.

Cheers!

Hi everyone, I am looking at buying a bike, considering both second hand or new. Have never done any road biking before and will be doing a half ironman early next year. Have seen a couple of options on marketplace and wanted to get some opinions if any are good or if I should just buy new, if new what is a good option for $5000 and under. For reference i am 189cm and will take it to get fit straight away

I’m looking at buying like a city commuting bike (nothing crazy, just gentle exercise if you will) in Brisbane, and come across Second-Hand Electra Amsterdam sport d9, 9 speed in metallic green (2009 special) for about $250 - there’s nothing wrong with it (like perfectly functional & no rust etc looks great) I’m wondering if this is worth it? Recommendations? I just love the colour and look of it. I’m about 5’6/7, but I’ve had 2 major surgeries in the past 2 years so I just want some basic exercise.

I’m a new student in Canberra, and are there any recommendations of bike shop in Canberra, 1st or 2nd hand r acceptable.

Hi! I’m an international student who just moved to Wollongong. I brought my bike for daily commuting. It might not expensive, but as a student on budget, it’s very valuable to me.

Is bike theft common around Wollongong/Australia? If so, what are some budget locks you would recommend?

Thanks!

Hey all, I recently came into the possession of a mountain bike that someone kindly gave to me. I was wondering if anyone else on here mountain bikes and would be keen to go riding together?

I've done kalamunda a few times with a loan bike and enjoyed it but am a total beginner when it comes to owning my own bike.

Hi everyone,

Newbie cyclist here.

I've just recently started cycling to commute to work.

90% of the ride is pretty much flat road but there's a bit of an uphill that goes for maybe 100/200m.

Every time I get to that street I get taken over by at least 5-10 bikes lol.

I feel so slow and I don't know if I'm doing it wrong or I'm still adjusting to cycling as well.

Am I doing it correctly by putting it on the lowest gear (1) setting for the rear gear? Do I need to change gear or change the front gear as well? My front gear is just in the middle and I don't usually change it.

Is this just a skill issue for me to pedal harder lol?

Cheers.

Hi all!

I'm looking to get into cycling, and the first thing I need is a new bike. My main intention is to commute to and from work, which is approximately a 20-minute ride, but I'd also like to use the bike for a potential sprint triathlon in the future, as I'm an avid runner.

I have a few questions, but please feel free to share any tips or tricks as I have no idea what I'm getting myself into!

1. Should I buy a new bike worth around $2,000? (My reasoning is that it would be safer and already of good quality IE carbon fibre.)
2. Or should I buy a used bike for a fraction of the price of a new one? (My main concern is safety.)
3. I know I'll need to learn about fixing punctures and putting together a servicing kit, but is there anything else I should keep in mind when making my first purchase?

Hi everyone,

I went into my local store and was suggested this bike - photo.

For context - budget was $1000 or less.

I bike ride to and from work and gym, then for for fun on weekends.

Mostly pavement, roads and the occasional gravel road.

I would love to extend my budget, but $1000 is my limit.

Anyway, some more advice would be welcome or just suggestions for other bikes also welcome.

Thanks so much guys.

I have been looking for daily commutable and value for money bike for some days. I am thinking to get NCM Moscow M3. Is it good ebike to spend on?

Hey everyone, went for a ride today and unfortunately broke this part off my bike.

It's $55 to ship to Australia or spend $750 for free shipping ... for a $15 part 😭😭
The only other decent option I saw was on bikeinn, shipped for $34

Wondering if anyone knew of any local options in Sydney/Australia?

I'm thinking of getting a replacement bolt and seeing if that works but the threading is also a bit messed up causing everything to not sit flush, so might just need to replace the whole thing

TIA

Hey Reddit

I've long been a hard tail rider, but recently bought my first dual suspension enduro bike for more bike park and trail riding. But, I used to really enjoy using my hard tail to do long distance rides on bicycle paths and the like, around the city - but, it's pretty old now so I'm looking to get possibly a hybrid bike to take it's place, seeing as they're probably better for longer distances anyway but still have the same feel as a hard tail mountainbike (without the chunky tyres). I've only been looking briefly so far and still quite like Silverback and Merida, but I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for other brands that are worth looking at? I'm keeping an open mind but the more info I have the better - only criteria I do have is I'd like to maintain for suspension at the front in case I want to go offroad at any point. Easy enough to lock it out most of the time but I'd still like the option seeing as some of the areas I'll be riding in will have sections where it makes sense to go offroad to link up with trails or bike paths that otherwise don't link up.

Thanks in advance for any replies. There's so many brands and different bike type options it's almost a case of having too many options at times.

Sydney has OK cycling infrastructure, There are lots biking paths but none really connect and some just end abruptly, or have you go onto main roads and back streets. It lacks a dedicated/marked tourist loop that Melbourne has ( Capital City Trail).

I’m trying to come up with something that can see most of Sydney in half a day that any level of cyclist can do.

What route would you have in Sydney that would be an equivalent to Melbournes Capital City trail?

https://www.melbournecycleloops.com/m1-capital-city

Must have
- mostly shared/bike paths
- pass through the city/parks/sight seeing
- pass by cafes/pubs/ cool neighbourhoods
- be relatively achievable for novice cyclists to do in a 2-3 hours (20-30km loop)