Out of curiosity, why don't you want a second hand bike?

You can pick up some real bargains. Take my last bike, a Giant Talon. It cost me $1K but 18 months later the most I could sell it for was $300 and it was in excellent condition. I would have kept it except I only had space for one and a hardtail wouldn't cope with the trails or jumps that I hit up. So the guy that bought it got a great deal.

I would try some bike shops that sell second hand bikes. At least you know they've been serviced and are straight. Or another place is a forum like Rotorburn haunt the sale thread and you might catch a winner.

Or try a Wilsons Bike Hub. They might have a few decent low cost bikes.

Previous advice is sound. Stay away from Kmart/Big W bikes.


What do you want it for? Where are you going to be riding it?