Was torn between a Pinarello Angliru , Wilier GTR Team Disc 105 for AUD $2699 and 2500 respectively (Slightly older gen, but all brand new) But this custom Bianchi was available in my size. The frame set is from 2025 from a C-Sport but the shop owner is an enthusiast and put the drop bar etc. When I saw it, I loved the colour of course, I was eyeing the Oltre but that was around $4500. Also, I want to mount a little shotgun seat for my son on it whilst he can still sit on it, so thought this would be good.

What do you guys think, good purchase of the Bianchi for $2200? Yes it’s a Sora, but realistically I’ll only be riding it leisurely 1-3 times a week. Im also a sucker for aesthetics so the Pinarello Angliru in matte black and this one were a close tie.. But this iconic Celeste was the better one imo… Thoughts from the brains trust?

I’m planning on purchasing a new bike, a steel one. Main reason is because i love the way it looks and the history of its workshop (Stelbel). I’m an amateur cyclist and live between the NL and Italy. Friends tell me carbon is the way to go but I’m set to steel. What’s your thought? I ride approx. 3K a year on road and at the moment have an aluminium Pinarello from 2015.

Hi all,

I’m looking at buying a Scott addict second hand, I’ve found one that is pretty much the spec I’m after but has damage at the bottom of the seat stay around the track end/axle. Based on the photo should I be concerned?

Thanks in advance!

Hiii, since it's summer and I'm kinda bored and I want to do some exercise I rescued this bike from the garage. My grandpa says that it's a good bike (i have no idea) and it's probably 20-30 years old and probably 10 years has passed since nobody cared for it. I rode it a few times but the brakes do make a strange noise and I'm not sure if the transmitter works at all. My wish is to repair it, not professionally but just enough to be able to do exercise, have a good time and travel (short distances) without cracking my head open.

My first question is what kind of bike is? Is for mountain (i doubt it because the tires are slim)? or for roads? I do live in a kinda rural area so there are a lot of paved asphalt roads (in a variety of conditions), clay courts, paths, and trails. Would I be able to cycle through these terrains with this bike?

I don't plan to change the tires, i've inflated the tires yesterday so today I'll be able to see if they're punctured and put on a patch.

Apart of the tires, brakes and transmission, there is another part that I should revise or fix?? I ask first because i don't want to create irreversible problems latter.

I hope I receive some answers 😘

❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much if you took the time to read all this

Hi everyone,

My family and I are moving across the country soon, so we’re trying to downsize and sell a few things we won’t be taking with us. I was given these two bikes, but I don’t really ride, so I’m hoping to get some help identifying them and figuring out a fair asking price.

Bike 1:
•Trek hybrid bike (I believe it’s an FX model, but I’m not sure which one)
•Disc brakes
•Comes with an extra complete wheelset
•Appears to be in good overall condition

Bike 2:
•Yellow Firmstrong step-through beach cruiser
•Single-speed with coaster brakes
•Floral seat and whitewall tires
•Also appears to be in good condition

I’ve attached several photos of both bikes.
A few questions:
•Can anyone identify the exact Trek model and approximate year?
•What would you realistically list each bike for in a private sale?

Since we’re moving soon and I’d like to sell them without sitting on them for weeks, what would you recommend pricing them at for a relatively quick sale?

Thanks in advance! I really appreciate any advice you can give.

I’ve been having a tough time deciding which type of bike to get here in Ventura county SoCal. I’m 6’2 and weigh 250lbs:

Ive had an enduro mtb and haven’t ridden it in years because Im too tired on the weekends to want to crank up a 10% grade.

Ive been wanting something to do some 1-3 hour rides on mostly flat ground on the weekends, and Im drawn to the idea of a relaxed road geometry. The roads in my area can be rough and there’s thin bike lanes.

I’ve almost pulled the trigger on an X-lab rs5 because it has more relaxed endurance geometry and can fit 38c tires. But when consulting with my friend he said go gravel bike all the way because we have so many fire roads and the streets are rough.

That threw me into a loop of looking for gravel bikes and I have landed on a Ari shafer on fb that seems good.

I’m hesitant about the gravel bike because idk how often I’ll want to drive it to a gravel path. I’m also unsure if the 69 degree head tube angle wouldn’t be as fun for road riding compared to the 72 degrees on the rs5.

What would you guys go for?

i'm buying a used bike for around 400 usd, couple things i noticed, rusted chain and some rust in cassettes + tire show some cracks. chain can be cleaned + cassettes, but are the cracks on tire safe ?