daniemare Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Dear Hubbers, After being relieved from my bike on Sunday - Argon 18 post in Stolen Bike Section - I am in the market for a new bike. And I know where to come for advise. So although October is a good time to buy outgoing 2017 models, trying to find a Medium frame is stock is proving difficult, and the 2018 stock is yet to arrive. 1st Question - Everyone always says "Ride AND Test". But with LBSse carrying almost no road bike stock these days, and the Medium Frame availability being limited, how do I actually go about doing this. Is there LBsse in the Western Cape better at providing for demoes? 2nd Question - The accountant in me freaks out about these things, so as I am not well versed in the intricacies of the used market and want to know the following:I know I can buy so much more Merida (Scultera) than Specialized (Tarmac), but which one will hold up best in the used market (I know both will loose allot, but opinions please). Throw in Scott, Trek, Giant in the opinion please. OR should I even care as I am going to loose a bunch anyway??? 3rd Question - Just to get people going. Which Bike will you consider@ R25,000 for Shimano 105@ R45,000 for Shimano Ultegra.Disc or Non-Disc Thanks Guys/Girls. Trying to get this thing done before One Tonner
Coolspin Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 If i was in the market would def look at Bianchi.Some pretty good value to be had for 25ish with 105 if memory serves. (new)Saw at cycle lab in fourways.Some heritage thrown in gratis. Suppose will depend on budget though, we all want the most for the least but if im buying a new bike then it must be new, not second hand.
Mlayne Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 2017 SPECIALIZED tarmac sport Sl4 with 105 @cyclesdirect in sunningdale for R25000 normally 31k. I have same bike purchased at Specialized store in stellenbosch about 3 weeks back and it is amazing
Iwan Kemp Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 If i was in the market would def look at Bianchi.Some pretty good value to be had for 25ish with 105 if memory serves. (new)Saw at cycle lab in fourways.Some heritage thrown in gratis. Suppose will depend on budget though, we all want the most for the least but if im buying a new bike then it must be new, not second hand. Could be one of these you are refering to http://www.jjcycling.co.za/bianchi/sempre.php
Ferro Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Could be one of these you are refering to http://www.jjcycling.co.za/bianchi/sempre.php Sjoe. That's mooi!
Mlayne Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Can also upgrade with new Ultegra r8000 groupset for R12khttps://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-ultegra-r8000-11spd-groupsetIf you really want Ultegra
Coolspin Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Could be one of these you are refering to http://www.jjcycling.co.za/bianchi/sempre.phpThink was a model or 2 down from those if i look at that pricing, were about 26 k.Just went to cyclelab fourways website and see bianchi no longer listed as one of the brands they carry. Pity.
Geronimo Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 I would go with the 105. Very little difference in weight and in performance between 105 and ultegra. Use the extra cash for some nice wheels
FirstV8 Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Have you considered a used bike . If you know what you need and are able to assess a bike for fair wear and tear then you will save a chunk of cash and then do the upgrades if needed with new equipment .Here is a good example https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=secondhand%20cycles%20sa
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