Dear Hubbers, After being relieved from my bike on Sunday - Argon 18 post in Stolen Bike Section - I am in the market for a new bike. And I know where to come for advise. So although October is a good time to buy outgoing 2017 models, trying to find a Medium frame is stock is proving difficult, and the 2018 stock is yet to arrive. 1st Question - Everyone always says "Ride AND Test". But with LBSse carrying almost no road bike stock these days, and the Medium Frame availability being limited, how do I actually go about doing this. Is there LBsse in the Western Cape better at providing for demoes? 2nd Question - The accountant in me freaks out about these things, so as I am not well versed in the intricacies of the used market and want to know the following: I know I can buy so much more Merida (Scultera) than Specialized (Tarmac), but which one will hold up best in the used market (I know both will loose allot, but opinions please). Throw in Scott, Trek, Giant in the opinion please. OR should I even care as I am going to loose a bunch anyway??? 3rd Question - Just to get people going. Which Bike will you consider @ R25,000 for Shimano 105 @ R45,000 for Shimano Ultegra. Disc or Non-Disc Thanks Guys/Girls. Trying to get this thing done before One Tonner
