Need help ASAP with first road bike purchase

[lechatnoir]

more than the OP's budget, but look what you can get for (let's be honest) not much money - https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/263788-swift-attack-full-carbon-road-bike/

[porqui]

Second hand any time at that price.

 

BUT yes BUT !!

 

Make sure the bike is the correct size !!!!!

 

Search the web on how to determine correct bicycle size.

 

Three pointers on buying a new or used bike.

 

Size - size - size !

[Edereese]

I agree, go second hand.

 

Learn the game and then upgrade as needed. 

 

Bought my first bike for R4000, allu with full 105 10 speed, awesome bike.