Road bikes - need advice please

[ChantelM]

I'm considering buying a road bike and I found a few second-hand for sale here on the hub. Can anyone help me with figuring out which of these is the better deal or option?

 

1: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/43513-fuji-newest-10/

 

2: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/42947-schwinn-ladies-road-bike-small-price-drop/ (if its a small frame)

 

3: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/41599-giant-ocr-5-road-bike-for-sale/

 

4: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/41498-giant-ocr/

 

5: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/41375-schwinn-fastback-small/

 

6: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/23207-schwinn-fastback/

 

I hope a small frame size is correct, I ride a small mtb, so will a road bike be the same?

[Guest]

What's your budget?

[hayleyearth]

how tall are you?

[ChantelM]

What's your budget?

R5k max (obv less would be awesome)

 

I love mountain biking. The road bike would only really be used to race argus & 94.7, so don't want to spend too much.

 

how tall are you?

 

I'm 164cm

[ChantelM]

Anyone?

[Guest]

You'll probably be a Small - I'm not familiar with Road bikes, so my opinion would not help you a lot.

[HDW]

Ok, lets have a look: For that budget you will have to look at a good condition frame, Shimano Tiagra groupset and some decent wheels. Shouldn't be hard to find though.

 

The first three options you posted looks best, especially taht Fuji. Good looking frame, solid wheels, 105 RD and Tiagra for the rest. Looks like a good buy, and I'm sure you can get him down a couple of bucks as well. Just make sure about the size - maybe go to your local bike shop and just let them have a look at what size will fit you best. Just make sure whether the pedals are included or not. That can be another R300-R500. And keep in mind your road shoes - you can use your MTB shoes, but have a look at the pedals and whether your cleats will fit. Just a thought.

 

Otherwise, both the Schwinns looks really nice as well. I'm sure they're decent bikes.

 

I would advise you have a look at the bike before you buy it though. Maybe take someone along who knows where to check the frame for cracks, wear and tear, etc. Or if the seller is far from home I guess you an ask him to take the bike to a bike shop and ask them to call you after they checked it out, or something.

 

Hope this helped.

Edited November 20, 2012 by HDW

[Cav']

Well either 2 or 6..

[ChantelM]

Thanks for all the advice!