Are bicycles expensive in Australia compared to Canada?

Question

I've heard that bicycles are expensive in Australia, is it true? I've looked on eBay and they actually seem cheaper. Especially road/hybrid bikes. I'm moving to Aus in Jan/Feb and would like to know if it's worth the hassle bringing my Norco VFR2.

Answer 1

Norco 2008 VFR 2 - DISC

for  A$974.96  in Victoria at http://www.bikepro.com.au

How does that compare ?

I paid $75 for a reasonable bike at Kmart for my 12 year old, the bike isn't quite in your league though ;)

Answer 2

Bring it if it won't cost you too much to bring it, lock it like you've never locked anything in your life before once you get here, not many $1,000 bikes around here.  You can get an 18 speed crappy mountain bike from local dept store from $100.  Pull the bike apart and ship the cheapest way you can and park it in the hallway every night, and lock it with two chains when you leave it in a bike rack anywhere.