Dilemma

Brian?

I am looking at bikes to do a Tri on, I have an old racing bike half built but I am 95% sure that its too small for me. Thats why I'm looking for a new fram in the swap section.

Tonight I come across this machine on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VENTURA-ROAD-RACING-TRIATHLON-TRAINING-BIKE-58CM-16SPD_W0QQitemZ140242757511QQihZ004QQcategoryZ33503QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262#ebayphotohosting

For the price it looks decent enough and I could modify lots of bits with better kit I already own.

Could it save me a lot of hassle building? Or is it a waste of money?

Any opinions on it?

I also think I spelled dilemma wrong.

blorg

It's probably not a great idea. I haven't heard of this brand but the really cheap eBay racers tend to get less than glowing reviews. Having said that the actual spec on that bike is reasonable for the price.

At the same time, I'd consider something like this (with the free delivery, won't cost that much more) or even better, try to pick an entry-level racer up second-hand (likes of the Trek 1000, Specialized Allez, Giant SCR, etc.)

Brian?

blorg wrote: »

It's probably not a great idea. I haven't heard of this brand but the really cheap eBay racers tend to get less than glowing reviews. Having said that the actual spec on that bike is reasonable for the price.

At the same time, I'd consider something like this (with the free delivery, won't cost that much more) or even better, try to pick an entry-level racer up second-hand (likes of the Trek 1000, Specialized Allez, Giant SCR, etc.)

The 2nd hand option is my preferred choice, I just want to be cycling something right now!