Recommend me a road bike for R15k or less

[jcza]

Carbon frame

Shimano 105 or better

Incl. pedals & cages

 

MTB'er needing to do D2D, Rand Water & 94.7 and I need wheels.

[Cippo]

Giant TCR Comp 3. Carbon, 105/Tiagra mix.

[Breezer]

merida scultura 904. check your pm

Edited July 31, 2012 by Breezer

[Slowbee]

if you only doing those, why do you want to spend so much money ? whats wrong with a new alu framed bike ?

[Colin H]

Giant TCR Comp 3. Carbon, 105/Tiagra mix.

 

What he said.

I have one and really like it.

[MariusC]

why do the races on a Mountain Bike

[Kallie.]

http://www.thesports...5-2012?sef=hcfp

 

Doesn't include pedals and bottle cages but maybe they can do a deal for you.

[Jimmyjames]

Jamis xenith endura with 105 (full carbon)

 

http://www.thesportsbasement.co.za/cycling/detail/18-road-bikes/flypage%7Cask/223-jamis-xenith-endura-3x9?sef=hcfp

Edited July 31, 2012 by Jimmyjames

[Ibicam]

I was in exactly the same boat a month ago, a mountain biker looking for a carbon road bike to do the same races. Was even looking at stretching a bit to get a Bianchi C2C.....

 

However, for me sanity prevailed and I settled for a Fuji Newest 1.0 for less than half that.

 

It has Tiagra 3x10 and I have been pretty pleased with it thus far given my requirements. It resulted in me having some change available to take advantage of a special or three, including from CWCycles.

[memakda]

How about one of these

http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011_website_SILVERBACK/strelaconcept.htm

 

Fits your specs and price range. Bought one better for myself.

PM me if you want details.

[jcza]

Thanks for the responses. I should have clarified that those are races this year, will do more next year. Apologies.

 

Quite like the Silverback. The Trek & Merida will be great but won't fit the budget. I want to get something decent that will last me a couple of years. Sure I can get a alu for half the price but in 6 months I'll be wishing that I spent the extra. Ideally I want to buy from a shop in Jhb and not have the bike shipped/mailed to me. I prefer personal contact. (Not Cajees though, been there, done that as we all seem to do)

 

Also considering the Axis - http://www.axis-bikes.com/bikes/road/ar-20-c

[Ceres]

Go for the Giant.

[Breezer]

Thanks for the responses. I should have clarified that those are races this year, will do more next year. Apologies.

 

Quite like the Silverback. The Trek & Merida will be great but won't fit the budget. I want to get something decent that will last me a couple of years. Sure I can get a alu for half the price but in 6 months I'll be wishing that I spent the extra. Ideally I want to buy from a shop in Jhb and not have the bike shipped/mailed to me. I prefer personal contact. (Not Cajees though, been there, done that as we all seem to do)

 

Also considering the Axis - http://www.axis-bike...es/road/ar-20-c

Check your PM. the guy I named there will give you big discount. The shipping route might be worth it.

[Boesman Benson]

Just keep your eyes open for nice second hand bike on the HUB. You'll find something before D2D.

[TNT1]

You can get a carbon scott with full 105 for that price at Cajees. And then take it to a friend place for setup.

[Cyclewizz]

I was in exactly the same boat a month ago, a mountain biker looking for a carbon road bike to do the same races. Was even looking at stretching a bit to get a Bianchi C2C.....

 

However, for me sanity prevailed and I settled for a Fuji Newest 1.0 for less than half that.

 

It has Tiagra 3x10 and I have been pretty pleased with it thus far given my requirements. It resulted in me having some change available to take advantage of a special or three, including from CWCycles.

 

And within a year you'll be buying yourself a proper road bike !!!