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Hi All,

 

I have been looking at buying an entry level road bike for some time now, I have done a fair amount of research but would really value some personal comments other than reading through endless reviews.

 

I dont have the biggest budget but based on what I have been reading around and from what others have said - a budget of 10 to 15k seems more or less what Im prepared to part with.

 

I have a family friend selling a Tomassini Premier road bike and unfortunately he mentioned that he was pretty set on selling it for 20k, on further research I found the same bike in great condition for half the price. I have made contact with the seller and have a few pictures.

 

Please could you assist me with the following:

Is it a worthwhile buy?

Anything stand out in the pictures which is concerning?

What should I be asking or looking for?

Is this bike worthwhile?

 

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Posted (edited)

Nice bike. I'd have guessed about R5k only though. For R15k, you can get much better and newer. Take a look in the classifieds here.

Edited by Cellar
Posted

Firstly I would say 20K is too much.

10K would be ok I guess.

 

Is the bike the correct size for you, that would be the first question.

If it is I would say its a good buy.

Tommasini is a good quality Italian brand and this bike has Campag on.

 

Maybe a few more pictures of the components would help with a more accurate valuation.

Loads of Hubbers with lots of knowledge, I am sure they can help you out too.

Posted

Welcome,

 

You don't say what size bike you need?

Is the one your friend is selling the same size as the other one you made contact with for half the price?

If you do not know what size bike you need then go to your local bike shop, they will be able to advise you.... before you spend money on a bike that is the wrong size.

 

Take a look in the classifieds for bikes in your price range... I think there are better options available

Posted

Nice bike. I'd have guessed about R5k only though. For R15k, you can get much better and newer. Take a look in the classifieds here.

 

Thanks a million Cellar. Will definitely have a look through the classifieds.

I also feel that it might not be worth the money but like I mentioned im not very clued up.

 

For the same money I was considering getting a new Pinarello FP Uno Carbon Veloce.

 

 

Firstly I would say 20K is too much.

10K would be ok I guess.

 

Is the bike the correct size for you, that would be the first question.

If it is I would say its a good buy.

Tommasini is a good quality Italian brand and this bike has Campag on.

 

Maybe a few more pictures of the components would help with a more accurate valuation.

Loads of Hubbers with lots of knowledge, I am sure they can help you out too.

 

I fully agree that 20k is excessive - especially when I have found the exact bike at half the price.

 

I would need a 53cm bike based on my height and leg length. I am not the tallest guy, i am about 1,65m. This bike is a 54 which according to the seller.

 

Welcome,

 

You don't say what size bike you need?

Is the one your friend is selling the same size as the other one you made contact with for half the price?

If you do not know what size bike you need then go to your local bike shop, they will be able to advise you.... before you spend money on a bike that is the wrong size.

 

Take a look in the classifieds for bikes in your price range... I think there are better options available

 

 

Apologies for leaving that out.

From what I have found - I would require a 53cm bike (I am 1,65m tall)

 

The bikes are both 54cm although the cheaper seller cant confirm exactly.

I will definitely have a look THANK YOU

Posted

I would like to see the groupset, its Campag, but which one?

If its Record 10 speed then between 6-8K or so for the whole bike may be worth it.

 

From what I can see the levers look in very good shape, hence the request for more detailed pictures.

Posted (edited)

I would like to see the groupset, its Campag, but which one?

If its Record 10 speed then between 6-8K or so for the whole bike may be worth it.

 

From what I can see the levers look in very good shape, hence the request for more detailed pictures.

 

The groupset is a Campag Daytona 10spd

 

This groupset has some sort of infringement of rights and was later called or placed in the same category as the Centaur.

Edited by SpongebobR26
Posted

The groupset is a Campag Daytona 10spd

 

This groupset has some sort of infringement of rights and was later called or placed in the same category as the Centaur.

Mid range groupset. The other hubbers are right 5K max for that set up.

Pity its not Record.

Look elsewhere, better value in the classifieds section.

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