Old 10-15-13 | 01:56 AM
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europa
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From: Adelaide, AUSTRALIA

Bikes: Hillbrick, Malvern Star Oppy S2, Europa (R.I.P.)

Well, the Deep V rims aren't 'lightweight' though not necessarily boat anchors. No brand? Oh, generic then, so you don't really know much about them.
Those handlebars are not only adjusted badly, they're a horrible shape but maybe you like them.
Saddle - I don't know it but you'll be riding it with padded pants because it won't be comfy after a quarter hour or so if you're not.
Those brake levers might look cool and be easy to remove if you have suicidal tendencies, but you'll find that having brake levers in the tradition road position (ie, hoods) will make for more comfortable riding ... again, personal choices.
And the bike is pretending to be something it's not (a pukka track bike)

Look mate, it's up to you. If that's a genuine discount (and check that), it's probably reasonable value for the item as is, but for personal value, you need to factor in what you need to change to suit you. You'll only look like a dick if you set it up like a dick and then ride it like one. Set it up like a nice bike, practice in secret and then ride it well, and the whole package will look cool.
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