AllAboutRides Posted March 8, 2019 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacBrand Posted March 8, 2019 Share 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. AllAboutRides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted March 8, 2019 Share 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. arendoog and AllAboutRides 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutRides Posted March 8, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted March 8, 2019 Share A cannondale with a 130mm stem. AllAboutRides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensie Posted March 8, 2019 Share 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensie Posted March 8, 2019 Share Or this mean racing machine,https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/350716-ml-giant-tcr/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted March 8, 2019 Share Stop stuffing around, okes... https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/351469-canyon-aeroad-cf-slx-disc/ AllAboutRides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensie Posted March 8, 2019 Share Thats gross...no porn on Fridays...OKStop stuffing around, okes... https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/351469-canyon-aeroad-cf-slx-disc/ AllAboutRides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted March 8, 2019 Share That top tube though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted March 8, 2019 Share 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twaatie Posted March 8, 2019 Share A custom built mercer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutRides Posted March 8, 2019 Share https://www.titanracingbikes.com/product/valerian-pro/ Very well spec bike at very good price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsedick Posted March 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted March 14, 2019 Share 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) Edited March 14, 2019 by bikebloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsedick Posted March 14, 2019 Share Thnx a mill, the question does indeed sound crappy???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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