New Zealand - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

[davetapson]

I love my 10:00, $3 coffee, every day [emoji16]

I don’t understand the water requirement though.

$3? That ain't NZ...

[RossW]

$3? That ain't NZ...

Yeah you’re right. Over in Brisbane.

[Wayne Potgieter]

Hey Wayne. I am about to sell my sons Giants XTC 24” if you are interested. It’s still in great condition as it hasn’t had much use. It’s the one with disc brakes and the air shock. Let me know if you are interested and I can send you some pictures tomorrow.

yes please!

[hayleyearth]

I have a new bike mechanic!!

[patches]

Cool! I went to RPH too. About a decade earlier than you though I assume. [emoji16]

 

hahaha possibly. 1998 - 2002 for me

[patches]

Anyone have any tips for semi decent 24 inch bikes?

 

The stuff in the stores is garbage.

 

It's a pity the NZ Commencal importers don't sell these. Maybe they could do a special order. They ain't cheap though, yikes!

 

 

https://www.commencal-store.co.uk/clash-24-c2x29150812

 

Kona also does a kids version of the Process. Also not sure on local availability.

 

 

https://www.konaworld.com/process_24.cfm

[Wayne Potgieter]

It's a pity the NZ Commencal importers don't sell these. Maybe they could do a special order. They ain't cheap though, yikes!

 

 

https://www.commencal-store.co.uk/clash-24-c2x29150812

 

Kona also does a kids version of the Process. Also not sure on local availability.

 

 

https://www.konaworld.com/process_24.cfm

I found this

 

https://www.bikebarn.co.nz/bikes/kids-bikes/youth-26/2019-kona-honzo-24-black-with-orange-blue-decals-sku-b19hz24

 

But my first choice is Canfan's Giant if the lighty is happy with that.

 

The kona is my backup plan.

[patham]

I found this

 

https://www.bikebarn.co.nz/bikes/kids-bikes/youth-26/2019-kona-honzo-24-black-with-orange-blue-decals-sku-b19hz24

 

But my first choice is Canfan's Giant if the lighty is happy with that.

 

The kona is my backup plan.

 

The problem is that a 24" is such a transient size for them - they do not fit it for very long. Spending the huge dollars on a 24" full suss is a hard swallow.

 

But rather they have a 24" that fits them, than skip sizes and put them on a bike they can barely control. I do know a family that thought they could skip the intermediate sizes as being a waste of money and went from a 20" to a small 27.5" mens. The poor little guy was a crash magnet at the start with barely any control, and to tell the truth, at a year later still is. I think the medical bills and trauma of the youngster's broken wrist after a fall a few months ago would have paid for the 24".

[SlowManiac]

Can you get these in NZ? A bit exxy but not to bad for a dual suspension. Will fit 26" wheels too.

 

https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2020-marin-hawk-hill-jr-kids-dual-suspension-mount

 

Edit - my boy has the Commencal HT 20. They do a 24" too, they are seriously good bikes. 

Edited September 1, 2019 by SlowManiac

[Wayne Potgieter]

The problem is that a 24" is such a transient size for them - they do not fit it for very long. Spending the huge dollars on a 24" full suss is a hard swallow.

 

But rather they have a 24" that fits them, than skip sizes and put them on a bike they can barely control. I do know a family that thought they could skip the intermediate sizes as being a waste of money and went from a 20" to a small 27.5" mens. The poor little guy was a crash magnet at the start with barely any control, and to tell the truth, at a year later still is. I think the medical bills and trauma of the youngster's broken wrist after a fall a few months ago would have paid for the 24".

Yep. We made this mistake.

 

i bought him a titan 26 from a friend, but he is too small for it and he lacked a lot of confidence this weekend in Rotorua.

 

I know he needs a 24 and most of the ones out there are pretty bleak.

 

This thread has given me some food for thought though.

[patham]

Yep. We made this mistake.

 

i bought him a titan 26 from a friend, but he is too small for it and he lacked a lot of confidence this weekend in Rotorua.

 

I know he needs a 24 and most of the ones out there are pretty bleak.

 

This thread has given me some food for thought though.

 

 

If it helps - those Giant 24" XTC frames are bullet proof. Heavy as anything, it does not feel any lighter than my 27.5" Trance - but the upside is toughness. Might need to upgrade the peripherals that show up the abuse- but I had spare pedals, bits and bobs, fork etc. Chain slap on ours has torn through the paint on the chain-stay, so maybe put on a sleeve or frame protection. Possibly ditch the kick-stand. Otherwise I have no regrets on that purchase.

[Wayne Potgieter]

So I picked up the second hand giant from Canfan on Saturday - I swear that bike is either brand new or that man takes AMAZING care of bikes.

 

Thanks for the help everyone - especially Canfan. The young MR really enjoys the bike. Might take him to Woodhill this weekend if the weather plays ball.

[intern]

Her's some bad and ugly. Our prime minister is a blithering idiot who protects sexual abusers. SMH. Plus, she doesn't know what GDP is....

[Honkdonk]

Can any of you recommend a good affordable car rental company - not the normal AVIS etc

Something like a rent-a-wreck

 

I need wheels for 2,5 weeks in Jan while in Dunedin

[Wayne Potgieter]

Can any of you recommend a good affordable car rental company - not the normal AVIS etc

Something like a rent-a-wreck

 

I need wheels for 2,5 weeks in Jan while in Dunedin

apex car rental are pretty cheap and have decent vehicles.

 

Not as new as Avis and so, and they are generally based near the airport but you need a shuttle (which they offer for free) to get there.

 

About half the price of the flash ones at the airport.

[rad006]

When we were there for 3 weeks we used these guys:

https://www.snaprentals.co.nz/

 

Had a car I didn't like which had a wobble and they changed it no issues. Drove a Toyota Auris and it was super light on fuel...