Hi Rob
Guess bike snobs are a global phenomena-surprised tho 'bout Australia, expected in my neck of the woods,Colorado.
Am returning to cycling after a ten year hiatus. Used to ride with a Club and built my now 30 yr old
Trek frame with quality components. Have decided that a used mtn or comfort bike is now the way to go as I live 3 flights up and physically unable to carry bike up & down and would prefer to lock
it at apartment bike rack w/o worrying about theft. Will also be using a loaded backpack inc pack
fishing rod... need simple transport to local fishing holes. Think I'll wait for the "elite" to wave at me
first!