Questions for S. Korean cyclist
#1
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 696
Likes: 0
From: Kimpo, S. Korea
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix Expert 09, Custom 2013 Bike Friday Pocket Rocket
Questions for S. Korean cyclist
I'm living in S. Korea. This year I fell in love with biking. I bought a cheap Chinese hardtail to lose some weight and realized this is my sport 
Anyway I decided to graduate to a nicer bike once I hit my target weight but I have a lot of questions.
-I'm interested in trying out a nice carbon road bike but I can't find any stores that stock anything over 500$ they'll let me touch. Where are some of the top bike dealers in S. Korea?
-Has anyone ever seen the one Specialized dealer here in the country and if so how is their selection, prices, service? I'm interested in getting a carbon Specialized Roubaix if they feel as good as everyone says.
-If I have to fly to another country to get a bike where should i look and what should I expect?
-Where can I get a proper fit in Korea (none of the LBS even know what I mean!)?
-A lot of the LBS owners tell me that sticking to a MTB for korean riding is best b/c the roads are substandard; they don't seem worse than the roads in America but do road bike owners have a lot of problems here?
-Any other advice concerning buying a bike is most welcome.

Anyway I decided to graduate to a nicer bike once I hit my target weight but I have a lot of questions.
-I'm interested in trying out a nice carbon road bike but I can't find any stores that stock anything over 500$ they'll let me touch. Where are some of the top bike dealers in S. Korea?
-Has anyone ever seen the one Specialized dealer here in the country and if so how is their selection, prices, service? I'm interested in getting a carbon Specialized Roubaix if they feel as good as everyone says.
-If I have to fly to another country to get a bike where should i look and what should I expect?
-Where can I get a proper fit in Korea (none of the LBS even know what I mean!)?
-A lot of the LBS owners tell me that sticking to a MTB for korean riding is best b/c the roads are substandard; they don't seem worse than the roads in America but do road bike owners have a lot of problems here?
-Any other advice concerning buying a bike is most welcome.
#2
littleal
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
From: Pedalling past the rice paddies in the land of the not so morning calm!!!
Bikes: TREK 820,AB Tadpole,Novara Safari
Where are you located in Korea?
If you are in north Seoul Maybe I can help you out.
I'm in Dongducheon.
Albert
If you are in north Seoul Maybe I can help you out.
I'm in Dongducheon.
Albert
#4
littleal
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
From: Pedalling past the rice paddies in the land of the not so morning calm!!!
Bikes: TREK 820,AB Tadpole,Novara Safari
shoot me an email address or phone and I'll ask my LBS if they can find one for ya.
They ordered me a Surly LHT from a shop in Kangnam and got me e good deal.
They are pretty good folks and they do know what a proper bike fit is.
My email is albertmounger at yahoo dot com.
They ordered me a Surly LHT from a shop in Kangnam and got me e good deal.
They are pretty good folks and they do know what a proper bike fit is.
My email is albertmounger at yahoo dot com.
#5
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 696
Likes: 0
From: Kimpo, S. Korea
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix Expert 09, Custom 2013 Bike Friday Pocket Rocket
here's a facebook group for bikers in Korea. https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11799660100
I ended up buying a bike in the states and shipping it here. was way cheaper.
I ended up buying a bike in the states and shipping it here. was way cheaper.
#6
ˇÁndale! ˇArriba!
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rjiries
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11
06-21-15 08:27 AM
H3NDRIX
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
53
06-05-14 02:38 PM
Turzy
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
6
05-30-13 11:24 AM
flippin_bikes
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
15
02-04-13 11:49 AM
rveader
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
9
12-06-11 12:02 PM





