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Foldable 26" Mountain Bike $111.96 + Postage ($23.52 to Metro Adelaide, Free Sydney Pickup) @ The Sports HQ

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Foldable 26" Mountain Bike $111.96 + Postage ($23.52 to Metro Adelaide, Free Sydney Pickup) @ The Sports HQ
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kwchaz on 13/03/2016 - 16:16 thesportshq.com.au (1628 clicks)
Last edited 13/03/2016 - 20:54 by 1 other user
MARCH2016

TL;DR Less than $150 for a folding bike with shocks? Sign me up! Other deals on the site too, as the 30% off coupon code should work for most items - apparently there are some exceptions for the code.

Longer story: I was in the market for a folding bike with shocks, as I already have one but my ride to work is a bit bumpy. I found someone on GumTree listing this model, but he hadn't really looked after it at all. On riding it, it was a pretty decent ride, so I figured I'd see if I could find it brand new. The shop in question has a 30% off anything code (some exceptions, apparently), bringing this down to $135.48 delivered to metropolitan Adelaide. If you checkout using Paypal Express, it will charge you the 'residential' delivery rate, whilst the 'business' delivery rate seems to be higher (an option with the extended checkout) despite the text saying it 'could be' cheaper. Postage to regional South Australia was closer to $40-$50, so YMMV.

Coupon sites say this coupon expires today (???).

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  • Diji1 on 13/03/2016 - 16:24

    Can i enter downhill cycling competitions on this like the pros?

    • kwchaz on 13/03/2016 - 16:26

      Downhill you should be ok… some places market this as having '18 gears' cos it has 6 on the right and 3 on the left (front and rear gears or some crap), but I certainly wouldn't be putting as much strain on this folding bike as many people put on proper MTBs.

      For me, it'll just be a more enjoyable work commute. Ker-thunk.

      • macrocephalic on 13/03/2016 - 17:07
        +2

        … Yeah, that's how bike gears work. The multiplication of front and rear chainwheel's gives you the number of distinct gears.

        • tonyjzx on 13/03/2016 - 20:16

          lol thats how gears work in cars bikes and trucks

          btw. Phone : 1300 795 828
          Email : [email protected]
          Address : Unit 7, 350 Edgar Street,
          Condell Park, NSW 2200

          thats where you gotta drive

        • macrocephalic on 14/03/2016 - 09:29

          @tonyjzx: not really. AFAIK automotive gearboxes have a one to one relationship of input and output gears, changing gears simply disengages one set and engages abother (of a different ratio).

    • klownz on 13/03/2016 - 16:32
      +3

      Lol check the review below - dude bent the bottom bracket riding mild trail…

      What you save on the bike you could put into medical expenses :)

  • klownz on 13/03/2016 - 16:31
    +1

    Cheaper than amazon.

    Beware cheap components though - http://www.amazon.com/review/R3POGU55OIK87M/ref=cm_cr_dp_tit…

  • bargaino on 13/03/2016 - 16:32
    +6

    cheap, folding, off-road - you have got to be freakin' kidding. Turn and run. Do not look back!

    Never mind the boat-anchor weight, or the bottom-of-the-barrel components. It is not fit for any purpose.
    Shocks are for off road, where any cheap fame will break. A cheap folding frame? Thats crazy.
    A folding bike should be light enough to carry. Or at least lift into the boot. Not this one.

    Seriously, if your commute is bumpy, you probably just need a bike with fat, lower-pressure tyres. It will be so much easier to ride that the above-linked bike.

    Full disclosure: I did get a folding full-suspension 20" bike via OZB a few years ago. Its good for riding with the kids as it slows me down. A lot. Cost less than $50 though.

    • kwchaz on 13/03/2016 - 16:37

      You're probably right. It's too late for me. I suppose I could flog it off on GT or FB later if it comes to that. :P

      • bargaino on 13/03/2016 - 16:41
        +2

        Good luck. I hope it does not put you off riding. And when I say "fat" tyres, I mean something like 50mm MTB slicks, not those silly motorbike-sized ones.

  • joefan88 on 13/03/2016 - 16:35

    Has it already been assembled or is it a DIY situation?

    • kwchaz on 13/03/2016 - 16:35

      Seems to be DIY.

  • franco cozzo on 13/03/2016 - 16:50
    +3

    crazy heavy…Weight 17.5kg
    dont do it…youll just end up buying a motor for it
    or not ride it….either way, this sucks as a concept and is executed poorly

  • Cheeper on 13/03/2016 - 17:03
    +2

    Dual suspension folding bike?? .. only use as a boat anchor.

  • QuickToThePointless on 13/03/2016 - 17:10

    What if it folds during a massive downhill air?

    Put your savings into motorcycle helmet, leathers and pads

    And keep the rest for pending fractures and dental work

  • cryptos on 13/03/2016 - 17:38
    +11

    When folded does it fit in a standard rubbish bin ? :)

    • franco cozzo on 13/03/2016 - 18:09

      probably more a hard waste type folding mtb :D

    • cakesy on 13/03/2016 - 21:56
      +1

      For an extra $4 they will drop is off at the tip near your house, saving you the trouble.

  • Chopel on 13/03/2016 - 21:15

    Stowabike Folding City V2 Compact Bike $104.96 good price i guess.
    https://www.thesportshq.com.au/stowabike-folding-city-v2-com…

    • octagonalman on 13/03/2016 - 22:04

      That one claims to have steel mudguards. Epic.

  • ezza on 13/03/2016 - 22:45
    +1

    I think this one looks better from Kogan @ $160 (after disc)
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fortis-Urban-Traveller-20-Folding…

    • bargaino on 14/03/2016 - 00:03

      Thats actually looking very decent for the price. Looks like a Dahon clone. But … Kogan.
      I'd take the 100kg weight capacity with a large dose of salt, if you want those single-wall wheels to last. Could be OK for a smaller rider.

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