Reaching out to any tossers who are based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
My 20-year-old son is trying to buy a bike to travel around the South Island for six months. He has his eye on one or two and following our chat this morning on face time, he is looking at a couple of cheap bikes. I have given in all the usual advice about starting the bike from cold, riding history, listening for Knocking, etc. testing bearings etc. Checking the chain and sprockets.
However, I was wondering whether there was anyone out there in NZ who he could go to for advice when reviewing the bike so he doesn't get ripped off. If you know anyone, either personally, or a bike shop in Christchurch who could go over the bike to give it a health check, before he sets off... or just help him out, it would be amazing....
I know its a long shot but if there's any advice would be welcome
My 20-year-old son is trying to buy a bike to travel around the South Island for six months. He has his eye on one or two and following our chat this morning on face time, he is looking at a couple of cheap bikes. I have given in all the usual advice about starting the bike from cold, riding history, listening for Knocking, etc. testing bearings etc. Checking the chain and sprockets.
However, I was wondering whether there was anyone out there in NZ who he could go to for advice when reviewing the bike so he doesn't get ripped off. If you know anyone, either personally, or a bike shop in Christchurch who could go over the bike to give it a health check, before he sets off... or just help him out, it would be amazing....
I know its a long shot but if there's any advice would be welcome