knievel Posted November 13, 2008 Share I just did my first road race on Sunday in Pretoria and loved it so now i have decided that i need to buy a road bike as my MTB with slicks just isn't the perfect tool for the job. What is a good bike to start out on? I have around R3000 - R5000k to spend and would like to make the most of it. Any suggestions on what specs i should look for and what i should stay away from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canaris Posted November 13, 2008 Share check again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markStockton Posted November 13, 2008 Share The used bike market will start booming again on Monday be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted November 13, 2008 Share Damn that's the best statement I've seen today! It also picks up in the middle of March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted November 13, 2008 Share In that price range Merida, Felt and Silverback make good value for money bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knievel Posted November 13, 2008 Share Where is the best place to buy? Solomons have a special on a Raleigh tri 4000, R3999. Is this a worthwhile option or is it not wise to buy a "triathlon" bike? Their site says it can be used for both triathlons and road racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted November 13, 2008 Share If I were you I would buy the best used cycle I could get my hans on. For 5 k you can probably buy a decent frame with 105 gruppo and shimano wheels. There has been a few good buys on the hub last month. Ting is if you buy a new cycle for 5 k you'll spend money to upgrade some components within 5 moths. Enjoy the cyclingCheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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