Bikes

Affordable road bikes

You don't have to refinance your mortgage to afford a quality road bike. Sam Patterson checked out an entry-level and a mid-range package.

Checklist for bike buyers

Your bike buying list of essentials

Children's bikes

Selecting the right bike for your child

City bikes

City bikes are designed for travelling around town running errands and making visits. This text and picture was prepared for the chapter of the Bike Bible in which fictional commuter Jack considers the best bike for his needs

Commuting bike

A streetbike named desire.What makes a good commuting bike? Stephen White tries out an off-the-shelf machine and a custom made to give us an idea.

Cyclocross

Tough crossbreeds.Born in Europe to cope with demanding obstacle races, the Cyclocross is a hardy bike with both off-road clout and speed. Malachi Moxon reports.

Folding bikes

Pack small travel fast.If you prefer a bit of origami to pulling off your front wheel everytime you travel, why not try a foldable bike?

Hire bikes & tours

If you are new to Melbourne and don't have a bike there are many options if you want to explore by a bike! Hire a bike for a day or a week, or join one of the city tours available.

Human Powered Vehicles, recumbents and trikes

Human Powered Vehicles (HPVs) is a broad term for various cycle types: recumbents, tricycles, fully enclosed vehicles, load carrying bikes etc.

Mountain bikes

The mountain bike all-rounder. Big bucks or budget? Marcus Walker of Walkers Wheels and radio 3RRR weighs up scrimping versus spending on a steed for city streets.

Recumbents

What are they and what are they good for? Gear guru Mark Horner looks at a few locally made models for people taking the laid-back approach.

Road bikes

Do you have to spend a lot, or will budget road bike do the trick? Kate Reeves makes a comparison to see just what those extra dollars buy you.

Single speeds

Bike couriers love single-speed bikes for their simple, single-minded designs. Now style-conscious commuters are ditching derailleur systems for track-inspired, gear-free bikes. Steve White tests two models made for the mass market.

Touring Bikes

Trying a touring bike for the first time? Should you spend $3000 or will a $1000 bike do? Craig Garrett tests the Mongoose Randonneur and the Cannondale T2000.

Turn your bike into a roadie

Can't afford a roadie? Give your MTB or hybrid a makeover!