Danus24 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Hi Guys, Riding my first Argus in March 2013. Looking to by a road bike for this. I'm a mtbiker. Need advice on buying a road bike. Found a Schwinn Fastback, Tiagra Groupset 2 x 9 with Campagnolo Scirocco G3 RimsITM Millenium Full Carbon ForkITM Millenium Handle BarsScud Carbon Titanium SaddleLook PeddlesSerfas Carbon Bottle Holders for R3800 Is this a good deal? Dustbin Dog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyncSA Posted November 30, 2012 Share Is this bike the right size for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danus24 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Its a 56cm. I'm 1.78m tall with a 82 cm inseam. Ride medium 17.5' mtb. Was told to get a 55cm with 170mm cranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted November 30, 2012 Share Provided everything is in good nick and you don't have to replace worn components, I think it is a good deal. I like the Campy wheels. It would have been a great deal if it had Shimano 105, but the Tiagra will do everything you need to ride good Argus. Whatever you decide, it will make your Argus a hell of a lot faster and more fun than riding it on a mountainbike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted November 30, 2012 Share Make sure you get a proper setup done after purchasing, it makes a huge difference in terms of comfort and efficiency. Get a good service early in Feb including cables. Gives you enough time to pick up any niggles. If you gonna be getting tyres look at Gatorskins but put some miles on early in Feb as well before event. All new tyres are a bit slippery when new. Hospital bend is not a slip 'n slide. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted November 30, 2012 Share Oh yes, check your wheels especially spokes for surface rust. A snapped spoke will mess up your ride in a big way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyncSA Posted November 30, 2012 Share I like the wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 30, 2012 Share Is this bike the right size for you? Most important question. SyncSA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 30, 2012 Share Its a 56cm. I'm 1.78m tall with a 82 cm inseam. Ride medium 17.5' mtb. Was told to get a 55cm with 170mm cranks. A tad too big for you, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted November 30, 2012 Share A tad too big for you, I think. I'm sure its the right size, but I agree. riding one size frame smaller would be ideal. for me that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggzSA Posted November 30, 2012 Share Its a 56cm. I'm 1.78m tall with a 82 cm inseam. Ride medium 17.5' mtb. Was told to get a 55cm with 170mm cranks. I've just been for an ErgoFit, I'm 1.765m, same inseam. I ride a 55cm and it's slightly too big. I had to get a shorter stem to make it fit. I'd say that a 56cm is a size too big as has been said already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 30, 2012 Share I've just been for an ErgoFit, I'm 1.765m, same inseam. I ride a 55cm and it's slightly too big. I had to get a shorter stem to make it fit. I'd say that a 56cm is a size too big as has been said already. Nuff said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danus24 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Great Thanks. Who does ergofit in JHB? Edited November 30, 2012 by Danus24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted November 30, 2012 Share Are you sure your inseam was correctly measured? I am 173 with an inseam of 83cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted November 30, 2012 Share Great Thanks. Who does ergofit in JHB? rather go to cyclefit...not saying ergofit is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danus24 Posted November 30, 2012 Share I was chatting with the guys wife. She said it was a large from my understanding large start at 56cm right? How do I check the size if its not on the frame? Seattube to headtube c to c? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now