yzerfontein Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 Hi I'm looking for a cheap road bicycle to do the Argus in, currently have a mountain bike. I saw this advertised on Gumtree https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-bicycles-cycling/constantia/trek-bontranger-road-bicycle/1002222826310910199274409 Is it a good deal? Rob
Dexter-morgan Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 For the price I suppose, is it the correct size? Looks quite old.
Mamil Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 I am by no means an expert but i would take the advice given on the other thread. Buying ine if these cheapie second hand ones xould easily cost you an extra few grand very quickly whereas the new bike will be warrantied etcetera. Use bike shop not sportsmans and ensure size is correct.
Guest @BAZA Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 Post a wanted add on Hub for that budget you can do much better than the old trekeven more so in Cape Town you oaks have all the bargains Maybe a nice Giant TCR full 105 something that will sell after Argus get bux back
bikebloke Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 older road bikes either work or they dont- they not MTBs where bits wear out and fall off - test ride it -if it all works and shifts properly and stops under braking and makes no funny noises - greatcheck the underside of the frame for damagecheck wheels are straight and run true etccheck if the tires are worn out (odd doesnt matter) if anything seems not to be kosher - walk away if its all good -haggle the price down as its older and used(but it doesnt look too bad in pics) people complete CTCTs on a lot worse every year
yzerfontein Posted March 3, 2018 Author Posted March 3, 2018 He says " not sure of size but I’m 6 ft (1.82m ) and it’s adjustable either way !" I'm 1.78m, so I'm guessing it's more or less the correct size. Trying to find out about age.For the price I suppose, is it the correct size? Looks quite old.
yzerfontein Posted March 3, 2018 Author Posted March 3, 2018 I am 1.78m I'll spend up to R5,500, but more comfortable with under R4k. How tall are you?What's your budget?
Cippo Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 At your height look at a mediun possibly. Here are some options in your price range.https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/295203-trek-1500-discovery-channel-road-bike/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/291810-trek-2300-zr-9000-road-bike-size-m/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/282495-giant-scr-2-medium/
yzerfontein Posted March 5, 2018 Author Posted March 5, 2018 Thanks. I'm clueless when it comes to comparing bicycles. Would you say those 3 options are better? At your height look at a mediun possibly. Here are some options in your price range.https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/295203-trek-1500-discovery-channel-road-bike/https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/291810-trek-2300-zr-9000-road-bike-size-m/https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/282495-giant-scr-2-medium/
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