markgc Posted November 23, 2011 Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) After riding the 94.7 on my MTB and taking a fair amount of strain but also enjoying passing a number of roadies..i may have been bitten to have a 'want' for roadbike so i can also do it way faster.and no ways am i getting rid of my fun bike. any suggestions for starter bikes? Edited November 23, 2011 by mrparx
Eugene Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 Wait for the new Axis bikes to launch, you won't get better value for money. They are basically the old Raleighs with a new name, new colour scheme at a better price.
El Dodgius Bastardo Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 Good time to look right now as a number of people will be getting rid of the bikes that caused their premature elimination from the 94.7. Keep an eye on the classifieds here as well as junkmail and possibly gumtree. Many a good bargain to be had. There's also a bike shop next to Cedar Square that has some very good 2nd hand bikes. They currently have a great looking Scott Speedster S20 for roughly R6k.
Nickzta Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 Suggest you start 2nd hand: spend the bulk of your money on good racing wheels. Then see if you can get the second best groupo in whateva flavour (shimano, Sram, Campi) you want. Least important, get a frame with whatever money is left... Watchout for the older 2nd hand carbon frames, they can be a bit dodgy, watchout for team bikes, they get well used. Do your homework on the frame manufacturer sizing, know what frame fits you. If you can get all three in one purchase then you will really score.
markgc Posted November 28, 2011 Author Posted November 28, 2011 How much are you looking to spend? thanks for replies..maybe 10k should get me something decent..ish..?
Gaansie Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Im also a mountain biker that want to convert to a road bike. Looking for a second hand bike for less than R5000. Anyone know of a good deal?
markgc Posted December 9, 2011 Author Posted December 9, 2011 Suggest you start 2nd hand: spend the bulk of your money on good racing wheels. Then see if you can get the second best groupo in whateva flavour (shimano, Sram, Campi) you want. Least important, get a frame with whatever money is left... Watchout for the older 2nd hand carbon frames, they can be a bit dodgy, watchout for team bikes, they get well used. Do your homework on the frame manufacturer sizing, know what frame fits you. If you can get all three in one purchase then you will really score. thanks..are you suggesting that i actually look for the parts separately and build it up?
Tankman Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 Suggest you start 2nd hand: spend the bulk of your money on good racing wheels. Then see if you can get the second best groupo in whateva flavour (shimano, Sram, Campi) you want. Least important, get a frame with whatever money is left... Watchout for the older 2nd hand carbon frames, they can be a bit dodgy, watchout for team bikes, they get well used. Do your homework on the frame manufacturer sizing, know what frame fits you. Least important! ... what are you smoking bru? Most important is the frame ... buy a k@k frame from the getgo and your whole bike is stuffed! The groupset is like consumables and can be upgraded as you go along ... but you need a good base (frame) to work from! Wheels you can also get racing wheels later.
DJR Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 thanks for replies..maybe 10k should get me something decent..ish..?R10ks will buy you something very decent. Just search the classifieds also before buying new. There are some super bikes within your budget.
DJR Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 Im also a mountain biker that want to convert to a road bike. Looking for a second hand bike for less than R5000. Anyone know of a good deal?Check classifieds, there are quite a few decent sub R5k bikes for sale that would cost you R10k or more new.
DJR Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 thanks..are you suggesting that i actually look for the parts separately and build it up?Whole bike is usually the best value for money deal, both new and 2nd hand. Make your sums carefully if you decide to go the "build a bike" route.
TNT1 Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 thanks..are you suggesting that i actually look for the parts separately and build it up? I'd suggest you don't take that advice. Buy something complete, second hand, and firstly make sure the frame is decent. Like what Tankman says.
Tankman Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 I'd suggest you don't take that advice. Buy something complete, second hand, and firstly make sure the frame is decent. Like what Tankman says. Yup, buying complete almost always works out cheaper than building ... even though building your own is waaay more fun! Since you are a newbie, the build would present a couple of "learning curves", which is a good thing but you will soon realize that not every single bolt, clamp, seatpost, hanger or diameter from every manufacturer is a standard and one size does not fit all.
'Dale Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 Least important! ... what are you smoking bru? Most important is the frame ... buy a k@k frame from the getgo and your whole bike is stuffed! The groupset is like consumables and can be upgraded as you go along ... but you need a good base (frame) to work from! Wheels you can also get racing wheels later.Yip!The frame is the essence.The rest details.
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