I am from Canberra Australia and have found this web-site while looking for information about bicycle shops in Germany. I will be visiting Germany in July and am interested in buying a new touring bike. I have a 12 year old bike that I bought in the UK that is now very worn. It seems it will cost me as much to rebuild with modern components as to buy a new bike. It is very difficult (almost impossible) to buy proper touring bikes with touring geometry in Australia as mountain bikes seem to have taken over! However, I am still very fond of my touring bike and find it the best thing for commuting to work etc.
I thought I would look for a new bicycle in Germany, but will have only limited time as I will be there for business - so thought I would do as much as I could on the internet before I get there.
Can anyone recommend where I should go in or around Frankfurt to get the best service/deal for a touring bike. May also be in other cities - details still to be worked out. Any recommendations about which touring bike?
I am sorry that my German is very elementary and felt it best to post this in English.
Any replies gratefully received.
Fiona