bikekid Posted June 15, 2011 Share Hi guys Would like some input from the more experienced Hubbers. Looking for a road bike to train with and start doing some races (mainly for road training to get fitter for the mtb races). Looking at a second hand Kona Zing for R7500 Specs below Frame Material Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum ButtedSizes SC49, SC53, SC56, SC59, SC61cmFork Kona Carbon RaceCrankarms FSA VeroChainrings 34/50B/B FSAPedals N/AChain Shimano HG53Freewheel Shimano HG-50 12-25 9 spdF/D Shimano SoraR/D Shimano TiagraShifters Shimano SoraBrake Calipers Tektro 420ABrake Levers Shimano SoraHeadset FSA OrbitHandlebar Kona RoadStem Kona RoadSeatpost Kona RoadSeat Clamp Kona Double Clamp w/offsetGrips Kona Cork TapeSaddle Kona Road RaceFront Hub Shimano R500-A WheelsetRear Hub Shimano R500-A WheelsetSpokes Shimano R500-A WheelsetRims Shimano R500-A WheelsetFront Tire Continental Ultrasport 700x23cRear Tire Continental Ultrasport 700x23cPaint Color Blue & Black Going to go shopping tomorrow and I might be able to get a new Giant TCR2 for about R8300 Specs below FRAMESizes XS, S, M, M/L, L, XLColors White/RedFrame ALUXX SL-Grade AlumiumFork TCR Composite HybridShock N / ACOMPONENTSHandlebar Giant Connect, 31.8Stem Giant ConnectSeatpost Giant Connect 30.9X375Saddle Giant Performance Road, Men'sPedals Not IncludedDRIVETRAINShifters Shimano TiagraFront Derailleur Shimano TiagraRear Derailleur Shimano TiagraBrakes Shimano TiagraBrake Levers Shimano TiagraCassette Shimano Tiagra, 12x25, 9 SpeedChain KMG HG73Crankset Shimano Tiagra 39/52Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-71WHEELSRims Giant S-R2Hubs Formula RBSpokes Stainless Steel, 14gTires Michelin Dynamic Sports, 700x23 I currently ride a Giant XTC2 mtb and I am very happy with it so inclined to spend the extra R800. Any advice would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted June 15, 2011 Share I would rather look at something like this https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&do=view_item&item_id=5661 There are some good deals in the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikekid Posted June 15, 2011 Share I would rather look at something like this https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&do=view_item&item_id=5661 There are some good deals in the classifieds. Thanks But looking for a 59cm frame. I'm between 6 foot 2 and 6 foot 3 so need a large bike. Also wanting to buy in durbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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