Craig8252 Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Hi Hubbers I want you opinion, what are the best road bike choices out there for a road bike between R30K and R40K? I am looking for full carbon, Ultegra group set, with 38mm Carbon rims (if possible). The Black Spade Racing bike looks like a good option but want your views on any other options I have.... Thanks
mon-goose Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 For that price range you can definitely get a second hand bike with full carbon, dura ace or sram and deep section rims. What size are you looking for?
mon-goose Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 you'll have to decide for yourself what you want though. You'll get a million different opinions on this forum
Craig8252 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Posted July 9, 2015 52cm... But will be financing part of it so it will need to be a new purchase...
IceCreamMan Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 52cm... But will be financing part of it so it will need to be a new purchase...Don't finance a bike ....save up a bit longer ... for relatively lil money you can buy second hand full carbon fibre bikes with 105 components and decent wheels (or ultegra for that matter)
Patchelicious Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 52cm... But will be financing part of it so it will need to be a new purchase...First let the Hubbers try help before you finance! What is your current cash budget. I bought my first bike on the hub full carbon with ultegra for R10k!! Good deals come up the whole time! Especially on a 52cm frame, they don't sell quickly so prices are often good!
Brickleberry Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 I got a giant TCR advanced SL with full ultegra and Easton wheels for less than 20 k . There are many good deals around.
Veebee Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 new, in that price range there is a lot. I was looking a few months back and came across many bikes. You will also be able to get 2015 models at a reduced price now as everyone is making room for 2016 models. go through this... Spend 25-30k on a frame and keep the rest for wheels.https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/150584-roadie-for-r30k/?hl=%20vivek Dont know much about carbon wheels, but came across Darkhouse when browsing. 11k gets you a new set. http://www.darkhorsewheels.com/shop/road/15-dh38ca.html
Patchelicious Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Just from a quick look on the Hub bikes your size. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/144734-as-new-2014-trek-madone-43-carbon-52cm/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/143817-look-566-full-carbon-price-drop/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/143777-airstreem-very-light-compact-carbon-frame/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/143815-bianchi-c2c-nirone-7-price-drop/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/131700-specialised-tarmac-sl-4-pro-neg/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/142935-raleigh-rc-ltd-52cm-m-full-carbon-price-drop/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/110279-blackspade-team-edition-racing-bikesold/ LOTS of great deals! Guys here with much more knowledge than me can comment on them.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 To all the guys telling him not to finance a bicycle - mind your own fkng business. It's his choice, he's not asked you for your opinion on finance, he's asked for your opinion on which bike to go for. If credit is treated appropriately there's no reason whatsoever that it can't be applied to a bicycle.
nonky Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Craig, I work in the credit industry and I would strongly advise against financing a bike.
Dazshell Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 For R26 - 28k you can get a brand new Merida Reacto 5000 with exactly the specs you want. Ultegra 11 speed (52/36 and 11/28)Full carbon38mm aero wheels (not sure of carbon or alu)You will NOT find better value anywhere else.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 For R26 - 28k you can get a brand new Merida Reacto 5000 with exactly the specs you want. Ultegra 11 speed (52/36 and 11/28)Full carbon38mm aero wheels (not sure of carbon or alu)You will NOT find better value anywhere else.Most probably alu at that price range. Even the Light Bicycle rims cost R 10k for a build.
Patchelicious Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 To all the guys telling him not to finance a bicycle - mind your own fkng business. It's his choice, he's not asked you for your opinion on finance, he's asked for your opinion on which bike to go for. If credit is treated appropriately there's no reason whatsoever that it can be applied to a bicycle. You have a point. My apologies. OP: Buy the bike that will make you ride most
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Don't finance a bike ....save up a bit longer ... for relatively lil money you can buy second hand full carbon fibre bikes with 105 components and decent wheels (or ultegra for that matter) Registered financial advisor???
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.