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Mens 26" Fluid Momentum Mountain Bike $399 (Was $799, Save $400) @ Anaconda

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Mens 26" Fluid Momentum Mountain Bike $399 (Was $799, Save $400) @ Anaconda
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PGdsamp on 01/05/2014 - 20:07 anaconda.com.au (3840 clicks)
Last edited 01/05/2014 - 23:10 by 1 other user

Saw this as I was browsing the Anaconda website.
I'm unsure if this is a pricing error because their cheaper bike, the 'Method' is listed as $659, which was the Momentum's previous price. If it is an error, do correct me.

Specifications:

  • Frame: Full Alloy with Fluid Form Top Tube and Down Tube, Rear Snake Stays with Square Tubing, Forged Rear Dropouts with Replaceable Hanger Fork: Suntour XCT D3 with Mechanical Lock-Out
  • Wheels: Weinmann XTB-26 D/B Wall Rims with Eyelets, Alloy Disc Hubs
  • Tyres: Kends 26 x 1.95 all Black
  • Drivetrain: Shimano Acera with EF-65 Shifters, Shimano HG 31-8i 11-30T Cassette.
  • Shift levers: EF-65 Shifters
  • Crankset: Shimano 171 Cranks with Cartridge BB
  • Brakeset: Tektro Novela Mechanical Disc brakes front and Rear
  • Weight: 16 kg
  • Warranty: Lifetime frame warranty relating to manufacturing defects, 1 year on parts

I've got friends that have this bike and they find it good. We've gone on trails and the only issues we've had are punctures - can happen to anyone. Many say thar SR Suntour forks are trash, but a beginner will surely not notice.

Mechanical disc brakes only, advantages are that they don't need bleeding and are easier to maintain, but lack the modulation and require more pressure than their hydraulic counterparts.

**There's also a deal on the women's Momentum bike, ($349, down from $699), see here

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  • heatseeker424 on 01/05/2014 - 20:23
    +1

    The bikes from Anaconda aren't bad. Mechanical brakes however are rubbish, once you've tried hydraulics you'll never go back.
    Don't expect much after sales service from these guys though, the staff are almost useless.

    • Gdsamp on 01/05/2014 - 20:28
      +1

      That's true, but is the average beginner - to which these bikes are aimed - really going to notice?

    • mr626 on 02/05/2014 - 07:56
      +1

      Each to their own. I've used hydraulics and mechanical disc brakes, and while generally hydraulics will outperform mechanicals I still prefer mechanical discs:

      -Cheaper
      -Easier to service out on a ride

      The last point is particularly important for me- some of the rides I do have me a fair way 'off the beaten track' so being able to easily work on the brakes if needed is a good thing.

      As it happens, I have the exact same brakes on my current ride and they work really well- have done several full day rides and they've held up great under all conditions.

      Anyhow, the deal overall is good value- no comparison with anything you'll find in Big W / K Mart etc.

      EDIT: as has been pointed out in other comments, there are better bikes around for the same money though- I'd much rather a GT than something like this.

    • bm on 02/05/2014 - 08:30
      +1

      Just a warning - If you haven't so far, never, ever, ever test-ride a bike with hydraulic disc brakes and good derailleurs . I spent a few hundred more for hydraulic discs and Shimano Deore gearsets because an inconsiderate friend asked me to ride his high end bike before going shopping.

      His $1,200 3 year old bike with 10,000+km felt so much better than any of the new $300 bikes I rode.

      • mr626 on 02/05/2014 - 08:58

        Thanks for the warning, but I'm afraid its too late for me. Not only have I test ridden such bikes (they are great, but not for me), but the bikes I own are ones that I've built myself. Being a single speed rider, the only place I change gears is in the shed over a couple of beers- derailleurs aren't much use to me ;-)

        As I said in my original comment- each to their own. My mountain bike 'use case' is different to many other people. I was mainly looking to address the 'mechanical discs are rubbish' comment.

  • dekekun on 01/05/2014 - 20:24

    http://www.anaconda.com.au/Product/Bikes-and-Accessories/Bik…

    Actual link to the bike. There is a female version too.

    • Gdsamp on 01/05/2014 - 20:28

      Thanks, accidentally put in wrong link. Deal is updated.

  • betheball on 01/05/2014 - 20:47

    Is this any better than say a Giant boulder mountain bike that can be had for about $370? Need something to keep up with the little fella. Thanks

  • MATTS on 01/05/2014 - 20:49
    +1

    THE CHECKOUT ANACONDA
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxlE1RnF3kw

  • MATTS on 01/05/2014 - 20:50
    +2

    WARNING NOT INTENDED FOR OFF-ROAD USE
    LOL

    • oz-dxer on 01/05/2014 - 21:02
      +1

      Same warning from Jayco re their "outback" campers, it's just a trade name. ha ha …..
      not meant for "off bitumen" use.

    • 2ndeffort on 01/05/2014 - 21:20
      +1

      A mountain bike with suspension forks that is not intended for offroad use!! That is hilarious. Right up there with the packets of salted peanuts that have the warning label on them 'warning, may contain traces of nuts'

      • StewBalls on 01/05/2014 - 21:50
        +1

        Peanuts are actually a legume, not a nut…just FYI. ;)

        • Miami Mall Alien on 01/05/2014 - 22:25
          +3

          StewBalls, I'll bet you get all kinds of tail with trivia like that.

        • StewBalls on 02/05/2014 - 08:21

          Trust me Amar, you're barking up the wrong tree if you need trivia to get tail… :)

  • Calvin27 on 01/05/2014 - 22:01

    16kg what the! Go to bike exchange and find anything else for $400. I'm pretty sure it will be less than 16kg!

  • ultramic on 01/05/2014 - 22:11
    +2

    Best value bike for $400 is here IMHO:

    http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/2014-hasa-shimano-27-speed…

  • bargaino on 01/05/2014 - 22:13
    +1

    Overpriced junk. And 16kg!
    Giant Boulder 2 has a $479 RRP, similar real price, but better bike.
    I'd not trust the Anaconda frame, except as a boat anchor.

  • pascal03 on 01/05/2014 - 22:47

    Waste of money with the specs provided.
    Brakes, fork, frame are all low quality and useless for off road use.

    You're better off buying 2nd hand from ebay or gumtree.

    I managed to score a GT Zaskar for $500. Rockshox fork, shimano gearset, hydraulic brakes, Mavic wheelset and tubeless tyres. Plus its only 10.8kg!

  • Cheeper on 01/05/2014 - 22:52
    +1

    ?? "(Was $799, Save $400)"

    Cough! cough! … who are they kidding…

    Check out your local bike shop for better value for your $400.

  • competitions on 01/05/2014 - 23:01

    Another option is get a bike with great components and broken frame, then put those great components onto a 29er from Super Cheap Auto ($139) - if you can get the components to fit.

    • bargaino on 02/05/2014 - 00:04

      then put those great components onto a 29er from Super Cheap Auto

      And repeat when the new frame breaks?

      • 2ndeffort on 02/05/2014 - 00:16

        In all honesty, if it somebody that wants a 'mountain inspired' (or Bike Shaped Object (BSO)) bike for rolling around some bikepaths with the kids etc, rather than a serious Mountain Bike why not just buy the Supercheap bike for $139. The Anaconda bike is not much better than the Supercheap bike and it is considerably cheaper. http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Ridge…

        • competitions on 02/05/2014 - 00:21

          and it will roll over potholes easier than a 26" !

        • bargaino on 02/05/2014 - 11:54

          I don't think you'll notice much with only an 11% bigger rim .
          The type of tyres and suspension is what counts. 29ers (ie 700C rims) are a bit of a gimmick.

        • olle_34 on 02/05/2014 - 14:18

          Thanks :) just bought one of the supercheap 29er bikes,great for riding with the kids at the park cheap as chips :)

  • [Deactivated] on 01/05/2014 - 23:13
    +1

    lol cycling community comes out with their nasty rear end again.

    16 kilo bike? some people wanna take it out for a ride each weekend for exercise or to ride with their kids, extra 10kg more then a race bike isn't going to hamper the experience for these people, and to the folks suggesting second hand, not everyone knows their way around a bike's parts, having that 1 year warantee buying retail means they can take it back for assistance if something goes wrong… there are alot of bike specific tools that most people don't have lying around the house, chances are if you offer someone advice you want to help them, but you know many people will give up if they have to do many things… you could dismiss them as being lazy but at the end of the day, all you achieved was flexing your bike knowledge on an online bargains forum.

    • 2ndeffort on 01/05/2014 - 23:34

      Actually I think the advice to go to your Local Bike Shop (LBS)n by xywolap above is outstanding. Even rusted on hard core cyclists normally have a LBS that they fall back on for mechanical help etc. Most of the LBS's I've been in have loads of the type of bike that would suit your scenario and a dedicated bike mechanic that just looks after bikes in a bike shop would probably be able to give better buying advice and better after sales service than a spotty teenager that sells everything from fishing lures to sleeping bags on top of bikes at Anaconda.

      I get it that not everyone wants to spend $10K on a pinarello/BMC/Trek etc but hauling 16 Kilos uphill is no fun in anybody's language, particularly if you don't need to.

    • Calvin27 on 02/05/2014 - 11:34

      Nasty rear end? Most of us can appreciate different price value ranges but $400 can get you a much better bike or equally you could spend half that on an equivalent bigW bike. We're just educating the public of the better options out there.

  • mariom on 01/05/2014 - 23:15

    Around $400 is what I'd expect to pay for a bike with this spec - in fact it's probably overpriced. The original price is unrealistic, so it's really no bargain.

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