AllAboutRides Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 Hi all, I know this might be asked plenty of times before so sorry for that and any help will be appreciated. My friend is looking to buy his first road bike (budget R30k - R50k), I know it might sound a lot for a first road bike, but please share your thoughts on new bikes for value of money. Have a awesome weekend and day!
JacBrand Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 Any carbon bike with a Shimano 105 groupset will be fine.In his price range he can even look at any Shimano Ultegra fitted bike. Road bikes are easier than mountain bikes, as there is only frame and group set. Personally, I would go with Giant Propel Advanced (Ultegra) RR R35 000 or any Cannondale in that price class.
Schnavel Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 Not sure what size he is, but these are some very decent options: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/351736-feeler-2013-bmc-slr01-daetapvectors/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/349381-swift-ultravox-team-issue/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/351040-trek-domane-slr7-with-di2/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/350835-cannondale-supersix-himod-52cm/ Lots and lots of options to choose from in his price range that all come with incredible specs! Pointless buying a new bike which comes with Shimano 105 and heavy wheels.
AllAboutRides Posted March 8, 2019 Author Posted March 8, 2019 Not sure what size he is, but these are some very decent options: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/351736-feeler-2013-bmc-slr01-daetapvectors/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/349381-swift-ultravox-team-issue/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/351040-trek-domane-slr7-with-di2/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/350835-cannondale-supersix-himod-52cm/ Lots and lots of options to choose from in his price range that all come with incredible specs! Pointless buying a new bike which comes with Shimano 105 and heavy wheels. Size 56cm
Jensie Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 When buying his first bike and he have money to spend rather go for something decent like this and if the bug bit and he really wants to upgrade and ride faster go for something more.https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/350975-merida-scultura-4000-allmost-new-ml/
Jensie Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 Or this mean racing machine,https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/350716-ml-giant-tcr/
Iwan Kemp Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 Stop stuffing around, okes... https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/351469-canyon-aeroad-cf-slx-disc/
Jensie Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 Thats gross...no porn on Fridays...OKStop stuffing around, okes... https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/351469-canyon-aeroad-cf-slx-disc/
bikebloke Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 if its his first roadie he is going to drop it a few times why buy something new just to drag it on the tar .....(if you dont drop it you are just posing )
AllAboutRides Posted March 8, 2019 Author Posted March 8, 2019 https://www.titanracingbikes.com/product/valerian-pro/ Very well spec bike at very good price
fsedick Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 Hello everyone, Kindly advise on the following. In terms of buying an upgradeable road bike frame...what does one look for in the frame? Thnx
bikebloke Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 i dont understand the question "upgradeable" it sounds like a salesman trying to sell you something intangible.(and over priced) a steel road bike frame from 1980 is upgradeable by putting a 2019 11 speed group on it. a carbon 2019 non disc model road bike frame is not upgradeable to a disc brake system ..ever both frames will take Di2 or electronic shifting groups realistically the whole "upgrade" thing is moot because mostly in one way or another you will guild a turd if you do so its usually better to sell your whole bike and upgrade by buying a whole new bike.(or new second hand) buy the best bike you can afford now and ride it till you have outgrown or outdeveloped it as a rider but dont decide on a bike based on upgrading it because you most probably wont anyway . (wheels excluded in this discussion)
fsedick Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 Thnx a mill, the question does indeed sound crappy????
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