SURLY LHT – ORDERED
June 12, 2009
OK so I went ahead and ordered the bike. I eventually got it from Bikeforce in South Perth, just a few hundred meters from home so really convenient for servicing and other stuff I need.
Why did I buy from Bikeforce? Well I can tell you now. FIrstly they had the best price of anyone in Perth a$1900 for the stock bike. I also added Schwalbe Marathon plus tires, Topeak rear rack and full front and rear fenders. Total price all up $2160.
Taking price aside for a moment as well. I had the pleasure of dealing with Mick down at the store, a tourer himself. He really understood what I was looking for, offered advice on possible uprades and changes to the bike that might benefit me not just now but in years to come. This was all done without the “sales type” pressure I encountered in other places.
He also explained to me the level of service they offer throughout the life of the bicycle as well. Not just the usual degreasing etc but things specific to the type of cycling and bicycle that you purchase. So for example how to change a spoke etc. When fitting racks not using the standard bolts that come included but using top quality after market bolts all included in the setup process.
I walked away feeling very confident that I had made the right purchase decision dealing with Mick and the right choice in getting the Surly LHT.
Pictures and first ride report to come over the next week or so when it arrives in store.
My Kona Paddywagon is for sale
June 12, 2009
Time to make some room in the bike shed for my new Surly so I have decided that its time to sell my Kona Paddywagon these are great single speed or fixed gear bicycles.
This is the 08 model purchased new from Bike Now in Melbourne last July for $1000. It is completely stock and had travelled only around 200km so a great bargain for someone looking to get into a simple single speed bike.
Here are the specs
| Specifications: | |
| Frame sizes | C49cm, C52cm, C54cm, C56cm, C58cm, C60cm |
| Frame tubing | Dedacciai COM 12.5 Butted Cromoly |
| Rear Shock | - |
| Fork | Kona Retro Road |
| Headset | TH |
| Crankarms | FSA Vero |
| Chainrings | 42T |
| B/B | RPM BB-7420 |
| Pedals | - |
| Chain | KMC Z-50 |
| Freewheel | Dicta 16T Freewheel/Fixed 16T |
| F/D | - |
| R/D | - |
| Shifters | - |
| Handlebar | Kona Aluminum Road OS |
| Stem | Kona Track OS |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape |
| Brakes | Tektro R538 |
| Brake Levers | Tektro R200A |
| Front Hub | Formula |
| Rear Hub | Formula |
| Spokes | DT Stainless 14g |
| Tires | Continental Ultrasport 700 x 28c |
| Rims | Sun MZ-14 |
| Saddle | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb |
| Seat Clamp | Kona Clamp |
| Color | Grey |
email me at craigdurkee at gmail dot com for more details or to make an offer
