I’ve recently moved away from the car seen in the favor of bikes (cheaper and I get fit), but like most men need a project to me occupied.
I’ve searched the web and spoken with a good friend and came up with a list of possibilities. BUT there are a few limitations:
SS only due to my knees
Rear brake is a must
Budget $800 - $1000 for frame and forks
Bike will be an occasional
Specialisted Langster Pro
Pros:
Within budget
Instant gratification
Available locally to Melb
At bottom end of budget
Cons:
No provision for front and rear brakes.
Additional cost for alternative front brake
Frame would need to be modified to fit a rear brake (cost???)
Colossi Low Pro
Pros:
Smooth welds
Available domestically
Provision for rear front and rear brakes
Within budget
“Check out my Colossi”
Cons:
Gear Brisbane website doesn’t work properly for me
Leader 735
Pros:
Within budget
Available domestically
Provision for a rear brake
Cons:
Welds are ugly
Rip off designs
Gear Brisbane website
Mixed review regarding Leader frame
Unknown bikes Lv1/Lv2
Pros:
Cheap
Provision for rear brake
Smoothed welds
Cons:
Ripped off designs
Not available domestically
Quality questionable
Dosnoventa KL
Pros:
Italians made
Bragging rights
Within budget
Cons:
Availability
International freight
Lead time
Ryd Masher Pro
Pro:
Price
Smooth welds
Cons:
International freight
Availability
Fork choice
Don’t know if a rear brake can be fitted.
Cineli Mash Bolt
Pros:
Bragging rights
Smooth welds
Cons:
Top end of budget
Mods required to fit a rear brake
Over to the audience!