ValeYellow Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Hi there fellow Hubbers, I am an avid mountain biker but have decided to broaden my horisons and try out the road. It must be said that I am in no way considering a move to the road rather than the trails, I just want to give it a bash. Plan on doing no more than two events in a year, more than likely the 94.7 Cycle Challenge and The Argus - and will most likely hit the road twice a month? So, my question is, what road bike should I be looking at? I am wanting to spend as little as possible, but also dont want to buy something that is a dog? Budget would be 4k at an absolute maximum.
rock Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 go 2nd hand, something with an alloy frame, carbon fork and 105 groupset should be available at that price. T-Bob 1
ValeYellow Posted July 24, 2013 Author Posted July 24, 2013 Hey Rock, thanks...... Have had a look at the classifieds on here and i am just clueless on what makes up a decent road bike? Top tip - thanks.
shaper Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 use the filters on the left of clasifieds, here the list of all road bikes in Gauteng, up to R4500 (all prices are normally negotiable ) https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&module=core&do=view_category&category_id=5 As rock says in that price range you will be looking at an alloy frame with carbon fork and see if you can get 105 groupset, if not Tiagra is fine as you are not using the bike much.
Escapee.. Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 go 2nd hand, something with an alloy frame, carbon fork and 105 groupset should be available at that price. Good advice this
Guest Latent Blue Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Hi there fellow Hubbers, I am an avid mountain biker but have decided to broaden my horisons and try out the road. It must be said that I am in no way considering a move to the road rather than the trails, I just want to give it a bash. Plan on doing no more than two events in a year, more than likely the 94.7 Cycle Challenge and The Argus - and will most likely hit the road twice a month? So, my question is, what road bike should I be looking at? I am wanting to spend as little as possible, but also dont want to buy something that is a dog? Budget would be 4k at an absolute maximum. 4k can buy you some seriously nice gear... Theres only one way though: second hand... Option 1.: Raleigh RC3000 ::: youll get them everywhere and i mean everywhere. it has proven itself to stand the test of time. good weight, easy maintenence! and it actually rides good! Option 2: Giant defy/ocr... Quite a few around. a second hand defy will make you a happy man! Option 3: I got a Schwinn fastback... and i love it!!! just not so many around...
Guest Latent Blue Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 go 2nd hand, something with an alloy frame, carbon fork and 105 groupset should be available at that price. Thats what you need!
Guest Latent Blue Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/56419-shwinn-fastback-med-9-speed-tiagra/
Mokgaga'a mmakubela! Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) 4k can buy you some seriously nice gear... Theres only one way though: second hand... Option 1.: Raleigh RC3000 ::: youll get them everywhere and i mean everywhere. it has proven itself to stand the test of time. good weight, easy maintenence! and it actually rides good! Option 2: Giant defy/ocr... Quite a few around. a second hand defy will make you a happy man! Option 3: I got a Schwinn fastback... and i love it!!! just not so many around... +1. got myself used Schwinn fastback with carbon fork & 105 groupset for R3k i think. what a great bike! i've realised that you dont have to spend thousands of rand to enjoy the sport Edited July 24, 2013 by Marulaneng
Vetseun Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 go 2nd hand, something with an alloy frame, carbon fork and 105 groupset should be available at that price.very good advice
T-Bob Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) haggle for the right bike and make sure you get the right size! Don't forget to budget the 'extras' that you need for a road bike as well that always comes as a nasty surprise. Edit: if you really want to get a decent bargain in that price range then wait for the week after the 94.7 or the Argus. Alot of people that bought all the kit for the race and trained 4 times or so can't get rid if the bikes fast enough! Edited July 24, 2013 by hellocolour
Butterbean Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Just remember that with a second hand bike, set aside some cash to get the right size stems, new grip tape on the bars, may need your fit bars too (correct width). They may seem like nonessentials but these few items will make or break whether you're comfortable! Just my 2c Grebel and T-Bob 2
Butterbean Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 haggle for the right bike and make sure you get the right size! Don't forget to budget the 'extras' that you need for a road bike as well that always comes as a nasty surprise. Great minds... Haha
T-Bob Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Great minds... Haha Every time I buy a new bike I aways think I have everything I need... Blatantly not.
Butterbean Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Every time I buy a new bike I aways think I have everything I need... Blatantly not. Then you go for a bike fit and they tell you everything is wrong and you need to delve even deeper into the credit card... So much fun! T-Bob 1
JacBrand Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 +1. got myself used Schwinn fastback with carbon fork & 105 groupset for R3k i think. what a great bike! i've realised that you dont have to spend thousands of rand to enjoy the sport +1. got myself used Schwinn fastback with carbon fork & 105 groupset for R3k i think. what a great bike! i've realised that you dont have to spend thousands of rand to enjoy the sport Agree 100% Have a Schwinn Fastback elite with 105. Great fun and good value for money
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