sizwenduduzow@gmail.com Posted August 18, 2022 Share Hi guys I've been doing MTB for the past 3 years now I want to get into road bikes. I want speed and do longer KM's. Which bike would recommend for a road bike beginner 1. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/577887/scott-plasma-20 2. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/578207/merida-reacto-300-sm 3. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/577030/cervelo-r3 4. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/577582/scott-foil-20 To be honest I like the 1st and the 2nd bikes from my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted August 18, 2022 Share Howzit. How tall are you? Those bikes range in size quite a lot. I assume your budget is around 15 000, where are you based, as shipping will be around 1000 and is worth factoring in (you also won't be able to inspect before purchase which could be an issue) sizwenduduzow@gmail.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIPEOUT 1000 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Try a gravel bike with slicks 🙂 Sid the Sloth, Mongoose!, Rock Guy and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Duderino Posted August 18, 2022 Share I'm a long time mountain biker who recently started riding a road bike as well. Unless you're going to be racing on the road chasing podiums, I would not recommend a racing road bike. Rather get something like a Giant Defy or a Trek Domane. They can usually also take gravel tyres and be used as gravel bikes. Mongoose! and sizwenduduzow@gmail.com 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sizwenduduzow@gmail.com Posted August 18, 2022 Share 52-54 S/M frame that's my size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted August 18, 2022 Share Red bikes are apparently faster........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted August 18, 2022 Share 2 hours ago, Dicky DQ said: Red bikes are faster........ There - fixed !!! DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted August 19, 2022 Share Get the bike that makes you want to ride it. Folks already giving you advice on how to slow down with gravel bikes or gravel tires when you said "I want speed". Get a bike that looks fast and makes you want to push yourself to go fast. PS. Welcome to the road scene. Mongoose!, DJR, Jbr and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticBlack Posted August 19, 2022 Share Stay away from the plasma, that is a TT bike dressed with road handles, unless you want to do some TT riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensie Posted August 19, 2022 Share The Plasma is a TT bike stay away unless you want a rigid ride. Get a carbon frame, it will make a huge difference. my suggestions https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/546004/gaint-tcr https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/570649/carbon-giant-2019-tcr-small-green-blue https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/577793/54cm-time-nxr-bike-in-excellent-condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 19, 2022 Share 12 hours ago, porqui said: There - fixed !!! Was just gonna say 'apparently' .... tut tut tut There is 'scientific proof' BTW 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockman Posted August 19, 2022 Share 12 minutes ago, NotSoBigBen said: Was just gonna say 'apparently' .... tut tut tut There is 'scientific proof' BTW 🤪 True, usually caused by bleeding from the eyeballs! DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted August 19, 2022 Share 3 hours ago, bleedToWin said: "I want speed". Get a bike that looks fast and makes you want to push yourself to go fast. Tt bike Edited August 19, 2022 by Sid the Sloth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted August 19, 2022 Share 4 minutes ago, Sid the Sloth said: Tt bike N+1 😁 Sid the Sloth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted August 20, 2022 Share Firstly, you need to determine what size bike you ride. Your options run from a small to a large. Once you have that, then you can start narrowing options. For R15k, you will find a pretty decent, full carbon bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted August 21, 2022 Share On 8/18/2022 at 2:21 PM, sizwenduduzow@gmail.com said: Hi guys I've been doing MTB for the past 3 years now I want to get into road bikes. I want speed and do longer KM's. Which bike would recommend for a road bike beginner 1. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/577887/scott-plasma-20 2. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/578207/merida-reacto-300-sm 3. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/577030/cervelo-r3 4. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/577582/scott-foil-20 To be honest I like the 1st and the 2nd bikes from my list. Why are you leaving MTB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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