Need advice on buying a bike

[CuanL]

I started riding at the beginning of this year with a fairly old bike and now I'm looking for a decent bike. I need a size 54 road bike.

I need help on where to start looking. I've been told that it's a good idea to look for a second hand bike instead of spending too much on a new bike. I'd appreciate your comments/input.

 

Thanks

[Kansas]

Depends what your budget is road mtb...how much you really wanna use it.

[CuanL]

I'm keen to start cycling on a regular basis. Budget is approx R10K- depending what I can get for that amount

[Kansas]

You can get a nice bike for 10k. I believe you have kit and all.

[CuanL]

Yes, I have all the kit required.

 

Which bikes do you recommend?

[Overlord]

 

Yes' date=' I have all the kit required.

 

Which bikes do you recommend?

[/quote']

 

Have a look at the Silverback range of bikes.

The Monterrey according to Bicycling is R11 170

But I do believe that you will find some good deals at reputeable bicycle shops.

 

[paulvs]

just get a cheap bike . U can upgrade later and spend 30k

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Yeah, best to go 2nd hand if you know where the bike has been, and if you know how to look for faults (BB cracks, bust forks etc)

 

But if you don't, then you can't go wrong with Silverback, Felt or funnily enough Raleigh (with their Inflation beater specials they are a really good option) Merida are also a good option, although lately they're a bit more expensive... Just be sure that for 10 - 12k you're coming away with full 105 gruppo on an Alu bike.

 

[Kansas]

Silverback montery are full carbon with 105

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

 

Silverback montery are full carbon with 105

 

Hence why they're such good value.

 

[CuanL]

Thanks for the help!  I still have some homework to do before I decide which bike is suitable

[Christie]

In the process of looking at all the options, also consider this one:

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=65369&KW=cannondale

 

Its a serious race machine, I'm selling at what I think is a rock bottom price. Its cheaper than a new Raleigh with Tiagra...

 

 

[CuanL]

I'm looking at buying a Felt F85 for R8000. It appears to be prettey good value in terms of what I'm looking for. It has a Shimano 105 groupset, aluminium frame and carbon fork. Peddles aren't included.

 

What do you think?

 

Thanks

 

[Trubie]

I'm looking at buying a Felt F85 for R8000. It appears to be prettey good value in terms of what I'm looking for. It has a Shimano 105 groupset' date=' aluminium frame and carbon fork. Peddles aren't included.

 

What do you think?

 

Thanks

 

[/quote']

 

Not bad, dont think you can go wrong with the Felt. Good price for a decent bike.

[Wayne Potgieter]

I recently bought myself a raleigh Rc3000 Full carbon new.

 

 

 

Cost me R8k.

 

 

 

I know my LBS still has stock if you are interested.

[CuanL]

Sounds good. Where is it situated?