Avalanche Solo 700c

[Jason Wyngaardt]

Hi everyone!

I got quite heavily into running this year but I've been struggling with an injury that I can't shake since Cape Town Marathon. I've been very interested in cycling for a while but committed to running mainly.

I wish to purchase a "cheap" road bike as I am a student. I will upgrade it next year as I'll be working. I found this Avalanche Solo 700c for a decent price: https://bike-addict.co.za/products/avalanche-solo-2020. Does anybody know if it's worth my money? I'm not the most clued up on bikes other than YouTube videos, so I'm skeptical of buying preowned. 

Thank you.

[David Marshall]

I've had a few Avalanche road bikes and they are solid.  That one should do the job but if you get "keen" you will find it lacking.  

A carbon fork would be preferable and that crank/cassette option will always be - well what it is! Heavy and cumbersome.

You will find the wheels (hubs, spokes and build) very entry level.  Will get you from A to B but not with the pack through thick and thin on race day.