Fish Eagle Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Ok, so the time is rapidly approaching for the first purchase of a road steed.*drumroll* My massive budget of 12K doesnt give me very many options and being new to anything road related i am not too sure of what to get. I do like the Trek Lexa SLX 2011 (being a huge Trek fan) but would upgrade the Tektro brakes to ultegra or dura ace asap..Im not too sure if there is a better bike to get though... am open to suggestions, so what do you guys think??? (this would be mainly a training bike for me - my main thing is mtb, just tired of wrecking my tires on the tar during the week)
Tankman Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Why are you worried about changing the brake calipers ... you wont notice the difference anyway. Sure the dura ace will offer crisp clear and better stopping power but at 2500 bucks. I would rather add R2500 towards a set of racing wheels. As for what bike, pick the bike you want, that looks awesome and one that is going to make you want to ride it every day! Looks like you made up your mind already! Edited June 13, 2011 by Tankman
CAAD4 Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 A mate of mine recently bought a KTM with full 105 for around that price if I can remember correctly. It's also a nice looking bike.
Breezer Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Solomons have a full carbon Fuji with sram rival for R14000. If you just want it for training you do not need any upgrades.
Cg_S Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 TEAM 52/55cm R12K with shimano R601 wheels, all components are brand-new frame still in excellent condition
TNT1 Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 If I was gonna spend that, In a heartbeat I'd get Chaunce's raleigh. Or save an extra R3K and get a brand new TCR carbon with 10510speed.
Asterix Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Have a look at specialized winter specials. http://www.specialized-sa.co.za/docs/specials/1105_Specialized_WinterSpecials_Bikes_PUBLIC.pdf
Fish Eagle Posted June 13, 2011 Author Posted June 13, 2011 thanks for the input all. I was told tektro brakes were cr@p and that i should change them (was never told it was gonna be R2500, i heard in the region of R800??? ) but if its really that insane, Ill save the cash for the skoens... Raleigh i cant do. it looks nice but uh...its a Raleigh (sorry I am a bike snob i will admit ) But specialized i will check out...and the ktm. thanks!!!
leet22 Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 If I was gonna spend that, In a heartbeat I'd get Chaunce's raleigh. Or save an extra R3K and get a brand new TCR carbon with 10510speed.+1 agree with TNT here. No idea why u think Raleighs are so bad.
DaLoCo Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 You would struggle to find a deal even close to that of the Raleigh.
Fish Eagle Posted June 13, 2011 Author Posted June 13, 2011 dunno re raleigh...dont have a proper excuse really...just not keen on them... have a mate who has a Raleigh rd and mtb and swears by them...I guess i just know what i like/dont like
DirtyFrank Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/5446-scott-cx-comp-cyclocross-bike/ Looks like a great deal and I`m sure it`ll be perfect for training on? There are a couple of good deals on the Hub....Specialized Roubaix, Felt F4.......start negotiating.
Fish Eagle Posted June 14, 2011 Author Posted June 14, 2011 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/5446-scott-cx-comp-cyclocross-bike/ Looks like a great deal and I`m sure it`ll be perfect for training on? There are a couple of good deals on the Hub....Specialized Roubaix, Felt F4.......start negotiating. sweet ride but sadly too big (apparently i need a 54?) gonna look around on the hub as well. thanks!!
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