"Picked up the H20 tonight. It feels MUCH more sturdy than the H30. I've got the bike home and realised that the tyres are a little flatter than my old bike and the seat is a bit lower, but other than that, its a good ride. …"
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Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?
Started this discussion. Last reply by scott amos Aug 28, 2012. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Hi guys,Thanks for your help on my previous discussion, I have taken what everyone has said on board (or tried to) and been around to about 6 of my LBS, and I think I have made a decision.I am going…Continue
Novice rider, bike purchase advice
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Lownsborough Jul 5, 2012. 41 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I am just looking into getting into riding, partially to start commuting, and also for fitness. I haven't ridden in the past 5 years (well less than 100km combined), and have been into a few…Continue
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Simon Lownsborough replied to Michael Kitselaar's discussion Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?"Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will work out for you. So long as you enjoy the ride everything else will fall into place I reckon."
Michael Kitselaar replied to Michael Kitselaar's discussion Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?"I know what you mean with Claude, he forgot that he was the one who sold it to me."
Michael Kitselaar replied to Michael Kitselaar's discussion Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?"I've picked up my H10, and it seems good so far. unfortunately I haven't been that confident in riding it in this weather lately and have only gone for 3 trips in the past 3 weeks. Seems good so far, I am still getting use to clip in…"
Richard Stevens replied to Michael Kitselaar's discussion Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?"I'll bite my lip here. "
"I had bad experience there too, yet for some reason I still send folks there!
They run good spin classes actually!"
Clive Palfrey replied to Michael Kitselaar's discussion Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?"A friend was telling me of a bad experience with this shop quite recently. Ordered a new bike after trying out the fit on a demo model. Had a fair bit of stuffing about but ultimately went into the shop to collect the new bike and the salesperson…"
"Get the Merida, they sell them too!
Claude is a funny bugger at times, forgetful at times but always a salesman first!"
scott amos replied to Michael Kitselaar's discussion Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?"Thanks Simon, however I only got a credit, so I really have to take the Orbea and see what happens. Fingers crossed!"
Simon Lownsborough replied to Michael Kitselaar's discussion Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?"I can't comment on the Orbea, and I've never owned a flat bar. BUT friends own Avanti Blades. Never heard anything bad about them. And what I really like is the service I get from my local Avanti shop (I have an Avanti road bike). Worth a…"
scott amos replied to Michael Kitselaar's discussion Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?"Guys
First post....
I purchased a H30 from Megabike in December last year. I got caught up in the 'shiny and new' thing rather than practicality. I got told to buy the Specialized but didn't. I purchased the…"
MarkK replied to Michael Kitselaar's discussion Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?"Ive owned the H30 for 3 months now and overal its a great bike, the only downsides are the Disc brakes squeal so loud its like a freight train hitting a school bus, I dont use my bell to warn walkers anymore i hit the brakes and anyones jumps!…"
Mark replied to Michael Kitselaar's discussion Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?"Can't comment on the H10 specifically, but my partner owns a Carpe H40. Although there is a lot to like about the bike, there are few key things that are just plain crap.
First is the paint job. Bikes get bumps and knocks and paintwork gets…"
"Have seen bucket loads of them under commuters heading in to the city each morning...very nice looking city bike.
Can't speak highly enough of Claud & the Megabike crew, they've looked after me brilliantly with my old bike as well as…"
"Good luck and all the best, I have not had that experience with him but they do stock some good bikes!"
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Michael Kitselaar's discussion Orbea Carpe H10 - thoughts?"looks a lot nicer than any of my bikes."
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- Just looking to get into riding for the first time since school. never riden compeditivly, and going to start off with a 8.5km hill commute.
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- At 20:18 on July 6, 2012,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the various Event Calendars on this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
To join the Gawler Wheelers Group, just click the '✚Join Gawler Wheelers' button.
This special '✚Join Gawler Wheelers' button (an inactive copy is shown below) appears in the upper right hand corner of the ➨ Gawler Wheelers Group Page.
So, come along and try us out !
All riders are welcome.
Gawler Wheelers Contact Info
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers
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Email:Gawler.Wheelers@gmail.com
- At 11:16 on July 5, 2012,
heather said… AC is a good place to ask about selecting a bike, as you have discovered.
- At 11:13 on July 5, 2012, heather said…
Hi Michael, welcome to Adelaide BUG and thanks for 'liking'. Cheers, Heather
- At 20:17 on July 4, 2012, heather said…
Hi Michael,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists.
Do you cycle into the City? An invite to join Adelaide BUG (Bicycle User Group), which advocates for better cycling conditions. On AC web at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/adelaidebug
Also check Events for other groups and their rides.
Cheers, Heather
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