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MEKK Full Carbon Road Bike (approx 8.5kg) from Cell - $999

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MEKK Full Carbon Road Bike (approx 8.5kg) from Cell - $999
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hoxygt on 13/03/2013 - 10:50 cellbikes.com.au (1604 clicks)
Last edited 19/03/2013 - 13:33

Probably the cheapest full carbon bike I've seen and the running gear is good for the price. For the moment it seems all sizes are available :)

Frame: HIGH MODULUS, MONOCOQUE Carbon frame
Fork: HIGH MODULUS, MONOCOQUE Carbon FORK
Handlebars: Ritchey Comp, Alloy
Stem: Ritchey Comp, Alloy
Headset: VP Integrated headset
Crankset: 50-34t
Chain: KMC 10 speed chain
Cassette: Shimano HG CS4600, 11-25T
Shifters: Shimano Tiagra
RD: Shimano 105 RD-5700
FD: Shimano 105 FD-5700,
Saddle: Selle Royal
Seat Post: Ritchey Comp Alloy, 31.6x300mm
Wheels: Shimano R500
Tyres: Kenda Kampaign 700x23C

Approx weight from Cell - 8.5kg for mid size frame (no peddles)

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  • jv on 13/03/2013 - 11:17
    -7

    The pedals seem to be missing in the pics, is that why they are discounting them ?

    • Mikinoz on 13/03/2013 - 11:22
      +4

      lol you are obviously not into bikes jv.

      • hoxygt on 13/03/2013 - 11:24

        I thought he might have been joking! If you need some pedals Cell have some flats for $10.

        Another great bargain they have is $1.99 Cell bottle cages, buy two for your new full carbon bike :) although weight might be an issue ;)

        • Mikinoz on 13/03/2013 - 12:13
          -7

          All bikes come with pedals, otherwise you have been ripped off.

          Most marketing images wont include pedals, unless you are looking at bigw or kmart

    • dr_ rusko on 13/03/2013 - 11:34

      please tell me that you are making a joke….I want to believe it is a joke!!

      • jv on 13/03/2013 - 11:37

        So they really do come without pedals ?

        It doesn't say one way or the other on the link.

        • dr_ rusko on 13/03/2013 - 11:43
          +8

          they generally dont come with pedals
          - the type of pedal you get depends on the type of shoes you buy - more specifically the type of clips you use to connect your shoes into your pedals..

          :P

    • BuyoTheCat on 13/03/2013 - 11:47
      +5

      They go faster without pedals

    • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2013 - 12:01

      no need for pedals. just stick a bit of timber in there.

      • hoxygt on 13/03/2013 - 12:05
        +3

        I prefer an Inanimate carbon rod!

    • bargaino on 13/03/2013 - 14:39
      +1

      jv, no carry-basket, kickstand or mudguards either :)

      You'd think they could at least add a biddon cage, but shops make half their profit from add-on accessories.

  • SteveAndBelle on 13/03/2013 - 11:35

    I've always been skeptical of cheapie carbon bikes and even more with this one because surely the weight of the bike would be high up on the features list but I can't seem to find it listed anywhere in that link! 'Suspect' or is it that I just don't know what I'm talking about?

    • dr_ rusko on 13/03/2013 - 11:46
      +4

      the decision to get this bike (in my opinion) comes down to comfort…
      if you are "serious" about your riding (which I am not) I imagine you wont tolerate the watered down shimano 105 componentry (ie not 105 the whole way through)…

      a full carbon frame in my opinion is a more comfortable ride…

      most people I know who try to shave grams off their bike have kilos to shave off their belly/ass… figure that one out! :P

    • hoxygt on 13/03/2013 - 11:56

      Yeah its a good point SteveandBelle. As other posters say final weight depends on a few variables;
      * frame size
      * pedals
      * any change in specs you make
      * probably small variations in each bike

      That said Trek don't list any of their weights for reasons above and I'd consider them one of the better known brands in Australia.

  • bluephonebox on 13/03/2013 - 11:36
    -1

    yes, please be one of those funny people!

  • RSV1000 on 13/03/2013 - 11:46
    -1

    Bikes that come straight out of a box assembled don't have the pedals fitted but rather have them still packed in bubble wrap inside a plastic bag.
    Places like Big W fit the pedals on the showroom bikes only. When you buy them in the box, you fit the pedals yourself when you get home.
    As to Jv's comment
    I once saw a hotdog stand selling discounted hotdogs, just a bun and the sausage, if you wanted toppings they cost extra bringing the price back up or higher than normal price. Lol

    • jv on 13/03/2013 - 11:55
      -2

      if you wanted toppings they cost extra

      i eat my hotdogs without toppings but can't ride my bike without pedals. Every bike I've ever bought has come with pedals, that's why I asked the question…

      • RSV1000 on 13/03/2013 - 12:00

        And it was a good question. I hope I answered it for you ;-)

      • Miami Mall Alien on 13/03/2013 - 15:43
        +1

        You're not even buying the friggin' thing. Can you stop already?

  • keano1 on 13/03/2013 - 11:49

    Anyone know the weight of this bike?

    • hoxygt on 13/03/2013 - 11:57
      +1

      Nope - can't find it anywhere, maybe someone from Cell would know. What size are you interested in Keano?

      EDIT: Daniel from Cell notes an approx weight without pedals is 8.5kg

  • f4te on 13/03/2013 - 12:28

    Great price, I'd buy one if only it came with 105 shifters…

  • giventofly on 13/03/2013 - 12:45

    Hmmm, that RRP seems quite inflated.

    • troyww on 13/03/2013 - 12:58
      +1

      I think you will find all manufactures have similar RRP for mixed 105/carbon road bikes . But yea for an off brand it's a bit ambitious . All these carbon frames at this price point seem very generic to me with not a lot separating the much more expensive brands to the cheapies .

    • jv on 13/03/2013 - 13:58
      +2

      Hmmm, that RRP seems quite inflated.

      It is, their normal price was $1399, and not $1999.95

      http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:J_oXwcy…

      Never believe the fictitious RRP prices advertised, they are there to mislead and deceive you into thinking you are getting a better deal than you really are…

      • giventofly on 13/03/2013 - 15:09

        Nice find, JV. Google cache FTW!

  • FirstNameLastName on 13/03/2013 - 13:06
    -1

    spokey dokes included?

  • leeroys_dad on 13/03/2013 - 13:29
    -2

    whatever you do, get off the bloody road and onto the footpath. it's so dangerous riding pushbikes on the road

    • FirstNameLastName on 13/03/2013 - 13:34

      yeah i've almost been killed many times.
      that's even with zero traffic, in a bike lane, on a sunny morning, with hi-vis clothes on.
      speeding driver looked straight through me and tboned me.. no chance to do anything.

      i once had a driver at a stop sign who crept forward on me because he was too busy texting on his phone to double check. i've had drivers swipe at me, open doors right in front of me, spit on me, try and startle me. Brisbane is no place for biking.

      melbourne seemed really good, in areas I explored

      (p.s. though imo the most unhealthy thing is the forceful breathing in of traffic exhaust)

    • Atre on 13/03/2013 - 14:36
      +1

      yes that's a good idea, EXCEPT it is illegal to ride on the footpath everywhere in Australia and you face a fine if you do (unless you are accompanying a child or under 12). In Melbourne it is downright unfeasible to do so because of the amount of people on the footpath. With my old work commute, I used to ride on the footpath on flinders st for 20m as the road narrows too much for a cyclist to fit next to cars and people would always yell at me, even though the path was about 2 metres wide!

      Plus, can you think how dangerous it would be for pedestrians if every cyclist started riding on the footpath.

      • leeroys_dad on 13/03/2013 - 15:09

        a lot less dangerous for cyclists and motorists

      • Miami Mall Alien on 13/03/2013 - 15:49

        Dangerous for pedestrians? Lol. Yeah only because 90% of them are borderline deaf and/or oblivious zombies who can't hear a bell ringing and/or can't walk in a straight goddamn line even when sober.

        Who gives a sh*t what the law says, honestly? Technically you are not allowed to ever reverse out of a drive-way. Every time you exit any driveway, you must do so headfirst. (I could cite about 20 more insanely stupid road rules the average person has never heard of)

        When is the last time you've seen someone getting done for riding on a footpath or pulling out of a driveway in reverse?
        I rest my case. Quit perpetuating the nanny-state.

        Having cycled for 15 years I've never once seen a Cyclist-Pedestrian collision but I have seen myself and many other cyclists crash and injure themselves just to avoid ridiculously unaware and uncourteous cretins on the footpaths; especially those with dogs on leads/strollers/kids running around their ankles.

        Rest assured, if anyone does get hurt in a hypothetical "collision" on a footpath; it's almost always the cyclist, so don't worry yourself insomniac over issues that will, in all likelihood never affect you.

      • gummibear on 13/03/2013 - 18:29
        +1

        I think QLD is an exception to the no footpath rule

        Riding on the footpath (s288)

        In Queensland, cyclists of any age are allowed to ride on a footpath unless prohibited by a 'NO BICYCLES' sign — you must give way to pedestrians and ride in a manner that does not inconvenience or endanger other footpath users.

        Taken from
        http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/safety/queensland-road-rules/bicyc…

    • giventofly on 13/03/2013 - 15:12

      It is dangerous, but if a cyclist is within a bicycle lane, it should be safer for them. Responsibility falls with both the cyclist and driver, but as a cyclist myself, I've almost been doored and run over whilst in a bike lane far too many times.

      I'm alert, but if I am in a bike lane, other than going at a safe speed, what else can I do?

      You get those fair-weather riders that are most annoying. They ride at break neck speeds and don't obey the road rules/ traffic lights.

      • leeroys_dad on 13/03/2013 - 16:22
        -1

        you have just stated the main reason for it being so dangerous. the fact that bikes arne't going the speedlimit is the reason why there is so much rage and hate. bikelanes should be safe but they aren't. speed is the only factor that determines whether you're safe or not. travelling 100km in a 60 zone is not safe. either is 30 in a 60 zone.

  • maulmonk on 13/03/2013 - 13:46

    So whats the better deal? the one from cycling express or cell? The verite one appears to be lighter and has better shifters for the same price…

    • hoxygt on 13/03/2013 - 14:10
      +1

      The cycling express bike sounds better. I was kind of hoping a thread like this would reveal some other great deals out there.

      Cycling Express is lighter, full 105 gear, shame about the alloy seat post but looks to be a great deal!

    • dr_ rusko on 13/03/2013 - 14:34
      +2

      if you are patient and looking for a really good deal - have a look at bike shops/ebay for a 2nd hand road bike..

      a few quick examples - nothing special - just trying to show a point

      here

      or here

      another place to look is in the doctor's common room of hospitals - registrars - especially emergency and orthopaedic ones - have a tendancy to spend way too much on bikes, then find the need to sell them when they go back home (to UK etc) or go travelling…

      I strongly encourage you to only look at bikes you can actually get on and try before you buy..

      • maulmonk on 13/03/2013 - 15:40

        haha, Strongly agree on the doctor and bike comment. For some reason all the doctors (anesthetists in particular) all love their cycling

        • bargaino on 13/03/2013 - 15:56

          Joondalup?

        • maulmonk on 13/03/2013 - 17:33

          close, Charlies

      • hoxygt on 13/03/2013 - 16:48

        Good advice, Cell and Cycling Express do have bricks and mortar stores though.

        Some nice Ebay examples of good value but no warranty and no idea of history. Certainly another option though. Bikes really remind me of golf clubs :)

        • dr_ rusko on 13/03/2013 - 17:48

          golf clubs - interesting analogy - come to think of it I agree…

          when it boils down to it - either you spend the money, comprimise on quality or you take a risk…

          I was lucky - I bought a 2nd hand avanti kona (105's whole way though) when I trade my old CFR2… got a great deal and other than a broken chain have not had any issues in 6 years.

        • BhanuL on 14/03/2013 - 14:33

          The Mekk is an up and coming UK brand(this is not a Cell Bike brand), new though. Verite is a cycling express brand, but Azzurri is a national aussie brand who owns cycling express as well. I think the Verite and their Forza are almost the same bike frame etc though, components are diff.

          I dont think you can go wrong with either really, the mekk is meant to be a more relaxed 'sportive' feel.

  • inasero on 13/03/2013 - 15:55

    Haha ed doc here - I think mainly the crit care ones do, though its just a generalisation

  • novogen500 on 13/03/2013 - 16:40

    These bikes should get cheaper when the carbon tax is abolished

    • hoxygt on 13/03/2013 - 17:30
      +2

      Not really, these 'lock-up' carbon so they would be eligible for carbon credits

  • PlasticSpaceman on 13/03/2013 - 16:47

    Nice. Or, could always buy ten of these (http://www.bigw.com.au/sports-leisure/bikes-accessories/bike…). Or just one, and then spend the money you save on other bike aids…. like beer….

    • dr_ rusko on 13/03/2013 - 17:43
      +1

      you're in the wrong era….

      cycling mamil's (middle aged men in lycra) drink coffee not beer
      (fascinating cultural change if you ask me)

      • BhanuL on 15/03/2013 - 07:31

        Some of those mamil's you are referring to are humiliating 20 years younger rivals in non pro road races on a weekly level:P. i should know, i have been left for dead in the hills by some guys who are old enough to be my dad from a breakaway:(

  • zerog101 on 15/03/2013 - 16:32

    How does this bike compare to the Mekk and the 2013 Verite Team S?

    $999 and has carbon frame and nearly full Shimano 105 except Crankset and Bottom Bracket
    weight is 8.9kg 2012 model looks good.

    http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/hasa-2012-carbon-r1-road-b…

  • dbrent12 on 19/03/2013 - 12:54

    deal isn't expired for sizes 54cm and up.

    • hoxygt on 19/03/2013 - 13:37

      Sorry, seems I had an expiry date on the deal. I've extended it till the end of the month but I can extend it again later :)

  • hoxygt on 19/03/2013 - 13:38

    Any OzBargainers buy one - any feedback?

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