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Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 9:43 pm
by halloleo
I'm interested in getting a recumbent trike (ICE, Greenspeed, Azub or similar).
So I'm looking for a shop where I can try some. I know about RSC Cycling in Cootamundra. The guy is very, very nice, but the shop is a bit fare away from Canberra (particularly with bike+public transport). Is there currently any shop in Sydney or closer to Canberra?
Many thanks for any pointers!
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:41 am
by OldBloke
The only other shops I'm aware of are in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane.
There's a secondhand ICE for sale in Newcastle. Looks to be well priced.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/minmi/o ... 1325239717
There's a group ride in Sydney on 22 June. Some of the riders might let you try their trikes.
https://www.facebook.com/events/810419193984968
Cheers,
OB
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2024 5:05 pm
by halloleo
Thanks @OldBloke. I feared that.
Strange that Sydney is such a "trike-shop desert"...
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2024 5:49 pm
by zebee
Australia is a recumbent desert. Trikes/bikes are expensive and unknown so needs a real enthusiast to spend the money on a shop. Sydney rents mean that realistically you have to have it as a sideline to your main business.
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2024 6:22 pm
by halloleo
zebee wrote: ↑Tue Jun 04, 2024 5:49 pm
Sydney rents mean that realistically you have to have it as a sideline to your main business.
Sideline would be fine with me as long as I can try, say an Azub TriCON 20...
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2024 4:02 pm
by zebee
In the days of low rent and decent exchange rate it was probably worth importing on spec. I doubt anyone has the funds to do so now.
When I bought my Giro 20 I got to try several bikes at Flying Furniture. When I bought the GT20 trike I bought one of the first ones made sight unseen but I figured it was a Greenspeed and so would be OK.
When I bought the Encore I had seen a couple of pics. I got it cos they made it for my size (well almost. The seat to pedal is OK, the hand to bar is not quite right)
When I bought the Speedmachine I basically went "name brand and the only underseat steering bike in the country and it is New Old Stock so discounted. Sold". it was in Qld so no chance of a ride.
You pays your money and you takes your chances.
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2024 9:49 pm
by karpedal
Unfortunately there aren't any recumbent trike shops super close to Canberra. The group ride in Sydney on the 22nd could be a good opportunity to try some different trikes though. I'd recommend attending that event and chatting with the other riders. Many enthusiasts love sharing their passion and may be willing to let you take their Azub or other trike for a short test ride. It's definitely not ideal to purchase without trying first, but attending events is usually the best way find options in Australia.
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:20 pm
by zebee
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php? ... tn__=-UK-R
Which is a horrible URL for the Trisled Come and Try including Sydney on Thu 12th Sep and Canberra Fri 13th.
You won't get an Azub there but their trikes might suit.
BTW you are unlikely to get a go on an Azub anywhere. The shops I talked to (I wanted a 2 wheeler) didn't want to deal with Eastern Europe.
Zebee
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2024 6:48 pm
by halloleo
Thank you so much for for the link.
Will be great to connect with the Trisled people!
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 3:08 pm
by skyblot
zebee wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:20 pm
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php? ... tn__=-UK-R
Which is a horrible URL for the Trisled Come and Try including Sydney on Thu 12th Sep and Canberra Fri 13th.
You won't get an Azub there but their trikes might suit.
BTW you are unlikely to get a go on an Azub anywhere. The shops I talked to (I wanted a 2 wheeler) didn't want to deal with Eastern Europe.
Zebee
Not only that, when a company imports and re-sells something, it is classed as the maufacturer under Aust Consumer Law and must assume all responsibility for product liability, warranty, service and spare parts supply for a significant period of time. A business has to think carefully about that for the sake of one or two sales.
Trisled Come & Try...NSW date changes
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:01 pm
by recumbenteer
Newcastle riders meet up on Tuesday 10th September (3-5pm, Newcastle velodrome, Melville Rd., Adamstown)
And then riders in Sydney area on Wednesday 11th September (3-5pm, Sydney Olympic Park, Armoury Wharf)
Also riders in Canberra to meet up on Thursday 12th September at Stromlo criterium track.
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:07 pm
by zebee
you sure about those dates? The flyer has them all a day later. Newcastle on Wed, Sydney on Thu, Canberra on Fri.
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:26 pm
by OldBloke
Yeah, Trisled have moved the dates one day forward. A revised flyer and media posts should appear soon.
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:59 pm
by zebee
Oh good. I can make the Sydney one if it is on a Wednesday. Not that I need another bike.
Re: Trike shop near Sydney or Canberra
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 5:12 pm
by recumbenteer
zebee wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:59 pm
Oh good. I can make the Sydney one if it is on a Wednesday. Not that I need another bike.
From the latest Trisled newsletter.... 4/9/2024
TRISLED East Coast 'Come & Try' Tour 2024
Change to 3 dates below, locations remaining the same!
Newcastle- Tuesday 10th, 3-5pm
Sydney- Wednesday 11th, 3-5pm
Canberra- Thursday 12th, 3-5pm
zebee, see you there....