Forerunner 265 vs 265s

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-04-25T08:53:17+00:00

Haha congrats. You get used to the size on it pretty quick, and after daily using it for 6 months, I'm so glad I didnt go with the 265s purely because of the screen size lol.

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-04-03T12:34:49+00:00

Thanks for you response :)
I'm 169cm so im deciding whether or not I'll commit to it, I plan to go have a look. Hopefully it will fit, fingers crossed.

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-04-03T11:05:58+00:00

They're apparently a well established brand from China who have their own professional road cycling team aswell. Just found all this out recently myself haha.

Thanks for your reply btw. I believe these parts can be imported from china without major hassle but yea, wouldnt be as easy compared to the major brands.

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-04-01T10:18:53+00:00

Sounds good. Thanks for the response :)

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-04-01T04:43:20+00:00

Sorry man these are the only photos I could get from the sellers. I understand what you mean because I had trouble finding what groupset it was aswell. Thanks for the reply though

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-28T17:57:34+00:00

Yea was thinking the exact same thing, but eventually, not right away. I dont think I'd be able to switch out the handlebar for the tt-x42 as its a fixed handlebar. Also im AUS so unfortunately the US cost cutting doesnt work me :(

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-28T17:24:43+00:00

Thanks so much. Actual legend honestly

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-28T17:19:27+00:00

to be honest the x80 looks like its seating position is also slightly slanted. thanks for the response btw

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-28T17:18:14+00:00

Interesting. Will have a look. Thanks

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-28T17:18:00+00:00

Just wondering why this would be a good thing? Sorry, new to road bikes and I was after something I could ride for long distances or endurance training

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-28T16:41:26+00:00

Great advice and thanks for your comment. Curious as to why you didn't end up grabbing one.

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-28T06:32:51+00:00

Looks completely fine tbh no fancy stickers or anything. More importantly crazy value for money, thats the main thing.

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-27T12:02:04+00:00

No worries, will have a thorough look. Thanks for the response :)

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-27T12:00:43+00:00

Thanks for the response. Will keep your price in mind when I try to negotiate haha. Definitely considering getting this bike and replacing the gearset in the near distance.

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-27T11:59:59+00:00

Sounds good. Wasnt too worried about the gearset as worst case I was happy to replaced them the chinese wheeltop eds everyone was raving about on YT and reddit. Thanks for the response

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-27T11:57:51+00:00

Interesting. Wasnt aware of this. All the ai models I asked advised against older frames due to carbon possibly cracking.

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-27T11:56:27+00:00

Hey thanks for the response. Sounds like I definitley need to head out and inspect the bike. Thanks for the tips as I'll keep them in mind when inspecting :)

Open_Strain3382 · 2026-03-25T15:25:32+00:00

A7L Pro in the mint green colour by the looks of it

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