KingD Posted April 28, 2021 Share Hi guys I wanna get into biking so I have seen a Raleigh RC 7000 selling for R4500 is this a good buy for some one like me who has never cycled before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingg Posted April 28, 2021 Share It is good buy for a beginner but for that amount you can definitely find a better bike and mybe with even better components Have you chcked on MarketplaceIf not, give ut a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingD Posted April 28, 2021 Share Yes King Pluto, I have checked that's where I am finding the rc 7000, there is a silverback Arizona selling for R3000 so not sure which one to choose, need something reliable Kingg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingD Posted April 28, 2021 Share The silverback comes with SHIMANO 105 GROUPSET, 2 BOTTLE HOLDERSCARBON Forks. For 3k then the Rc7000 comes with 51cm FRAMECARBON REAR AND FRONT FORKFULL 2X10 SHIMANO ULTEGRAWITH CLEAT PEDALS 2 BOTTLE HOLDERS for R4500..... I have no idea when it comes to group sets or components, please advice between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted April 29, 2021 Share There are so many factors at play, such as age, condition of each bike, size etc. Assuming both are a similar age and both are in good condition, the Raleigh will be streets ahead of the Silverback in terms of quality. The frame of the Raleigh is much better quality and is much lighter, also Ultegra is higher up the food chain than 105. At R4 500, the Raleigh is a good price. Mostly, these go for between R6-R7k on the used market. If the Raleigh is in a good condition, you will be getting a lot of bike for R4 500. Perhaps you can show links to photos of the bikes. It will give us a better idea. Kingg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted April 29, 2021 Share It is good buy for a beginner but for that amount you can definitely find a better bike and mybe with even better components Have you chcked on MarketplaceIf not, give ut a shotTeam Dimension Data (not the Pro Tour team, but the earlier sister team to Microsoft) rode with the RC8000 back in the day. These had the same frame as the RC7000. With Ultegra, it can hardly be described as a beginers bike. Edited April 29, 2021 by Eugene KingD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin PJ Posted April 29, 2021 Share RC7000 is an awesome bike. Just bought one for my wife. To evaluate condition look closely at the shifters and the rear derailleur. These are the two areas that wear the most on a road bike. Bikes from inland seem to have less corrosion. Older bikes could be wrecked or nearly new on a spectrum. So condition is important when you compare bikes. Edited April 29, 2021 by Martin PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt De Vil Posted April 29, 2021 Share +1 for the RC, mine is going on 12 years now with no issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingD Posted April 29, 2021 Share There are so many factors at play, such as age, condition of each bike, size etc. Assuming both are a similar age and both are in good condition, the Raleigh will be streets ahead of the Silverback in terms of quality. The frame of the Raleigh is much better quality and is much lighter, also Ultegra is higher up the food chain than 105. At R4 500, the Raleigh is a good price. Mostly, these go for between R6-R7k on the used market. If the Raleigh is in a good condition, you will be getting a lot of bike for R4 500. Perhaps you can show links to photos of the bikes. It will give us a better idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensie Posted April 29, 2021 Share If you are new to cycling then first make 100% sure of size of bike is correct for you. Nothing spoils cycling like an incorrect sized bike. Apart from clothing and kit get a setup done on the bike. 1hr on the bike could feel like 6hrs if you are not correctly setup. Just my 2cents. Ultegra is lighter and more expensive than 105. 105 is still good and I will ride it, although I ride Ultegra for the last 10+-years. good luck and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted May 6, 2021 Share So... Did you buy the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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