Any of you Aussie guys or girls seen Learsport bikes? They are cheap imports but there are different levels from cheapo K-mart types through to Ultegra equipped with carbon forks for only $1999!
A guy from my local cycling club picked up a similar spec Giant for just under $4K!
EDIT: It gets better, they have a Dura-Ace equipped bike Lear 900 for $3199!
http://www.learsport.com/lear9000.htm
Frame - Columbus Zonal with rear carbon stay 20S
Semi-compact sizing - 46cm (S), 48.5cm (M), 52.5cm (L), 56.5cm (XL)
Fork - M235-ITS Carbon Fork 1 1/8th alloy ahead steerer
Headset - FSA 1 1/8th ahead intergrated
Front Derailleur - Shimano Ultegra 10 speed
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Ultegra 10 speed
Crankset - Shimano Ultegra Hollowtech Octalink 39t - 53t
Shifter & Brake Levers - Shimano Ultegra STI 20 speed
Cassette - Shimano Ultegra 20 speed 12t - 27t
Chain - Shimano Ultegra CN-6600 10 speed
Wheelset - Shimano R550
Tyre - Vittoria Zaffiro 700c x 230
Brake - Shimano Ultegra dual pivot alloy
Seat Post - SP928 Carbon Seat Post
Pre-order your 10 speed Ultegra road bike for $1999******HURRY!!! LIMITED STOCK!!!*****
*Sample picture only Specifications*Conditions of 2005 model Ultegra road bike offer
1. Lear 8500 Ultegra 2005 model road bike is available now for the special price of $1999 if paid in full by 1st October 2004 or until sold out (No further discounts apply).
2. Lear 8500 Ultegra 2005 model road bike is available now for $1999 if a 20% deposit is left and the balance is paid off completely by the 1st October 2004. (No further discounts apply). If the balance is paid off after the 1st October, the price is $2399.
3. All deposits and purchases after 1st October 2004 for the Lear 8500 Ultegra 2005 model will be at our normal price of $2399.
4. Delivery will occur between November/December 2004. Customers will be notified of a date closer to the delivery time.
5. Full warranty starts from the pick up date of the bicycle.
6. Colours/specifications may change slightly without notice.
7. Learsport reserves the right to withdraw this promotion at anytime without notice.
For any further information, contact Learsport on (03) 9738 1633
Frame Geometrey
Wheel Diameter 700c 700c 700c 700c
Compact Design
48-50cm Sml 52-54cm Med 56-58cm Lge 59-61cm Xlge
Effective Top Tube Length 53cm 55cm 57cm 59cm
Head Tube Length 120cm 135cm 175cm 210cm
Head Tube Angle - Degree 72.5 73 73 74
Seat Tube Angle - Degree 74 73.5 73 72
Bottom Bracket Drop 65mm 65mm 65mm 65mm
Chain Stay Length 405mm 405mm 410mm 410mm
Fork Rake 45mm 45mm 45mm 45mm
Seat Piller Diameter 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm
http://www.learsport.com.au/