What’s the go with the price of push bikes? Ridiculous

[CrittaMagic69]

Of course it does

I got a mongoose

 

[Berries]

Lol until you ride a decent bike you’ll never understand the difference

 

[Memberberries]

what’s the go with push bikes on the actual road?

I'm one of the rare men in Australia who can navigate the roads and not be a nuisance to vehicle traffic!

Unlike all these Uber bike riders who appear to be of south Asian heritage.
I actually have road sense and street wisdom.

Not everyone is cut out for riding on the road!

I haven't ridden a bike in a long time.
I need to redevelop my cardio before even considering riding on the roads.

What are the chances I'll be killed riding down Lakemba street?

If I ride on the roads now it will be in the south west suburbs where everything is close by.
I used to ride out in the western suburbs where the suburbs are further apart.

I only had 2 stupid things happen while riding out there.
Some punks egged me but the shell didn't break.

And another time these punks drove passed me on the great western highway. The passenger opened the door and the driver swerved at me and they tried taking me off my bike!

 

[foREVerA7X]

So what you're saying is that you got ripped off?

Far from it. Going from Hard Tail to full suss, it's a huge price difference.

Same with going from a lesser brand to a better brand of bike and equipment....

In saying that, for a weekend warrior, that $4k with give you a very good bike that will last for years on end and be able to do everything you ask of it.

 

[Memberberries]

Best thing about riding a bike.
You don't have to burn your wallet to keep it moving!

I am moving to Bankstown soon.
I already sussed out the time it will take me to drive or ride a bike.

You only save 1 minute using a car!
What a waste of fuel!

 

[HD and Ink]

I walked past a bike shop in a shopping centre and stuck my head in.. I was gonna go uppercut the shop owner..

plenty of bikes were $2000-3000 and more

Know its not the same but you could buy a 2nd hand scooter or even motorbike for that.

But I was thinking of buying an Ebike but the prices ......Whoa no thanks. Will wait til prices

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Love it but that price.

 

[Rockford]

Of course there is different quality bikes but it’s a diminishing return.. I’d say a $10,000 bike is 50% better than a Kmart bike..

if I raced someone over 200 metres… would the $10,000 bike be much ahead? If at all it wins?

But who would ride/race for 200m? try 50km for a basic ride and see how the Kmart road bike is going for you. Then take a Kmart MTB downhill and see how long it lasts before the frame cracks, wheels buckle, pedals break off, cranks shear. (I think they actually have stickers on them warning you not to take them off-road).

 

[GoTheDoggies]

Price of push bikes??

How about the price of Sydney property, keeps going up. Even with a recession looming and interest rates going up. Prices still going up!

 

[Blue_boost]

But who would ride/race for 200m? try 50km for a basic ride and see how the Kmart road bike is going for you. Then take a Kmart MTB downhill and see how long it lasts before the frame cracks, wheels buckle, pedals break off, cranks shear. (I think they actually have stickers on them warning you not to take them off-road).

if they break buy another one.. but I bet they hold together and even outrun many more expensive bikes.

people buy those bikes for $5k-10k and then have to buy another bike for $189 “daily driver” so they don’t damage the expensive bike. Haha

so what do they keep the expensive bike for? A wedding?

 

[Wahesh]

Usually the expensive bikes they use for runs up and down the coast or daily cycle rides to the Gong etc... but still very stupid to spend that much unless you do that regularly.

 

[Memberberries]

Hey @Blue_boost
Did you know you can spend $4500 on a pool cue?

 

[N4TE]

Hey @Blue_boost
Did you know you can spend $4500 on a pool cue?

$4500 to rack up? You are still getting ripped off at $350 in Australia but $4,500 is way to much but I guess with the cost of living and inflation. I’m glad I don’t play with eight balls these days.

 

[Memberberries]

$4500 to rack up? You are still getting ripped off at $350 in Australia but $4,500 is way to much but I guess with the cost of living and inflation. I’m glad I don’t play with eight balls these days.

yeah I looked into it.
I think you have machines and technology to blame?
Since there are more machines that means there are less craftsmen.

I imagine you are paying for the time,effort and detail it would take into forging a cue?

How many people do you know in 2023 who have a career in forging snooker cues and golf clubs?
It’s a rare occupation.
So I guess it makes sense with less people doing the trade and with inflation they are worth more?

 

[Blue_boost]

Hey @Blue_boost
Did you know you can spend $4500 on a pool cue?

it does make my blood boil.

another that makes my Blood boil is some car performance items. Like a bit of pipe with a flange welded on and they want $1000. Or some intercooler, $2000 for a heat exchanger that costs $150 to make

 

[Natboy]

I don’t wear lycra or padded pants, I don’t drink coffee, I don’t eat banana bread, I don’t hog the road giving everyone the shits, I’m not Chinese & I like women so no bike for me thanks

 

[Memberberries]

I don’t wear lycra or padded pants, I don’t drink coffee, I don’t eat banana bread, I don’t hog the road giving everyone the shits, I’m not Chinese & I like women so no bike for me thanks

I seen an old white guy with white long hair and a beard riding a bike.

It was like seeing Gandalf or Saruman riding.

 

[Bob dog]

Cash converters Diamond Back the other week 150

 

[N4TE]

The old Mongoose Classic $1,000 these days

 

[Blue_boost]

The old Mongoose Classic $1,000 these days

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That’s a top bike … love them