scotty Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 R3000 unfortuatley wont get you much for new, RSP (you get them to come down in price with negotiation) for an entry level road bike is Avelanche Stratus and Raleigh RC1000 starting at R3295, Newest 3.0 comes in at R3409 and Scwinn Circuit at R3599 all with Sora components.
bobbie Posted May 29, 2007 Author Posted May 29, 2007 her bucket was R3000 ? She's gonna need about 3k just to get started with cycling kit (helmet' date=' clothing and shoez)[/quote'] she has been purchasing all those things already, not shoes etc. but still.tight budget it is i am afraid. was quoted good price on RC3000 and she is thinking about that too... but hey, you guys are awesome for responding and assisting. I really appreciate it !!
EdoardoBianchi Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 Hi Bobbie, welcome & stuff. If I can add my 2c: I'd recommend the Fuji for its carbon fork (comments above) adjustable stem: she's gonna buy on initial comfort and will need to make setup changes as she becomes more comfartable on the bike. This typically the newbie rider from relatively upright to a more stretched out position. I'd hunt for a bike with 2006 or prior parts on and negotiate a good price on it. Alternatively get her to wait a month or two and buy Tiagra/105 spec. This will generally be accompanied by higher spec wheels and other kit as well. So mostly: What they said! Good luck and keep us posted on what she decides
IanJ Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 I see Solomons is advertising the Fuji newest 1.0 (06) at R 3899.95. With Tiagra/105. They are normally flexible on pricing so give them a ring and see what they can do. (012) 546-0243
bobbie Posted May 30, 2007 Author Posted May 30, 2007 IanJ, EduardoBianchi, Scotty, Slowjoe, Slowpoke, Gumpole, Mampara and Gman1834 - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU - for all the advise, phone numbers etc. etc. She took the plunge, scraped some more SA Rands together and her new baby arrives today - She went for the RC2000 - got a very good deal from another lbs that she just could not turn down. I dont know who is more excited, her or me! thanks again all of you, you are all GREAT!
slowpoke Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 excellent! may she have many many happy kms on her new baby. oh, we forgot to ask you to warn her.... she'd best start saving for the upgrades now, this is a highly addictive sport
EdoardoBianchi Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 ...oh' date=' we forgot to ask you to warn her.... she'd best start saving for the upgrades now, this is a highly addictive sport [/quote'] SLOWPOKE! We normally wait 1 month before we issue this warning! That way her CC has some time to recover! Bobbie, thanks for helping bring someone to the sport, you rock! Check out the rides in your area - quite a pleasant experience joining up with hubbers on the road (or dirt).
Evan Andreou Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 ...oh' date=' we forgot to ask you to warn her.... she'd best start saving for the upgrades now, this is a highly addictive sport [/quote'] SLOWPOKE! We normally wait 1 month before we issue this warning! That way her CC has some time to recover! Bobbie, thanks for helping bring someone to the sport, you rock! Check out the rides in your area - quite a pleasant experience joining up with hubbers on the road (or dirt). EB Best she realises this at an early stage that way she won't spend money on unnecessary stuff like food, retirement, clothing, rent, education etc
AndreZA Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 EB Best she realises this at an early stage that way she won't spend money on unnecessary stuff like food' date=' retirement, clothing, rent, education etc[/quote'] There's other ways to spend money? Why wasn't I told about this.
bobbie Posted May 30, 2007 Author Posted May 30, 2007 ...oh' date=' we forgot to ask you to warn her.... she'd best start saving for the upgrades now, this is a highly addictive sport [/quote'] SLOWPOKE! We normally wait 1 month before we issue this warning! That way her CC has some time to recover! Bobbie, thanks for helping bring someone to the sport, you rock! Check out the rides in your area - quite a pleasant experience joining up with hubbers on the road (or dirt). EB Best she realises this at an early stage that way she won't spend money on unnecessary stuff like food, retirement, clothing, rent, education etc Ha ha she has been watching all my priorities change every since i got my baby.... obviously its contagiousl... anyway... Amashova here we come!94.7 here we come Argus 2008 here we come and all the other ones in between! The Terrible Twins (sort of) have arrived! Now we must travel up North to come and meet some more hubbers!!
Evan Andreou Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 Nice one BobbieWe'll see you at the Shova, maybe you can organise a get together of sorts for before the race
Evan Andreou Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 EB Best she realises this at an early stage that way she won't spend money on unnecessary stuff like food' date=' retirement, clothing, rent, education etc[/quote'] There's other ways to spend money? Why wasn't I told about this. A lot to learn you have, grasshopper
slowpoke Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 EB, i'm with wolverine... why waste a month of cycling money on other nonsense, the sooner she starts teh cycling fund the better! mampara, don't worry that you won't told about other ways to spend money - they are all minor and unimportant
bobbie Posted May 30, 2007 Author Posted May 30, 2007 Nice one Bobbie We'll see you at the Shova' date=' maybe you can organise a get together of sorts for before the race[/quote'] Have a confession to make here and let you in that i have already been scheming about a hubbers get together at the Shova. Have to find out how many will be coming to Durbs etc. and who would be interested in getting together before or after or both? working on a venue not too far from registration and the finish.... details to follow... any of you out there interested in this?
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