My first road bike.

snollup

Evening all,

I currently am riding a singlespeed but am finding it a bit limiting. I want to get myself a road bike so I can get out for longer spins. I dont have huge money to spend but want to get a bike that will last me a few years.

I am considering this Bianchi. Is there anything else you might recommend for about the same money?

Thanks.

snollup

Would be great to hear if anyone has an opinion on this as will be buying in the next few day's.
Thanks.

SubLuminal

Looks good to me, love bianchi's.

Buy pedals. It won't come with any..

Good luck!

nomadic

yea go for it. Beautiful bike. You could probably get something better value but it wouldn't be as nice and we all know that that's the most important thing.

Hyperlite

nice bike. depends on how much cycling you want to do. Full Carbon wouldn't be the best for everyday use. Carbon has only been popular in the last 2/3 years. I know of someone who bought a full carbon 2 years ago and he has stress cracks on some of the bikes joints due to our fantastic road conditions!! Alum frame and carbon front end could be best option for everyday use...

snollup

SubLuminal wrote: »

Buy pedals. It won't come with any..

Am good for pedals, thanks.

nomadic wrote: »

yea go for it. Beautiful bike. You could probably get something better value but it wouldn't be as nice and we all know that that's the most important thing.

Hi Nomadic,
Any suggestions as to better value bikes?

Hyperlite wrote: »

nice bike. depends on how much cycling you want to do. Full Carbon wouldn't be the best for everyday use. Carbon has only been popular in the last 2/3 years. I know of someone who bought a full carbon 2 years ago and he has stress cracks on some of the bikes joints due to our fantastic road conditions!! Alum frame and carbon front end could be best option for everyday use...

Hyperlite, will be used as weekend bike. ope to build up to 150km spins.

BostonB

Any shops in Dublin have bianchi stock to see them in the flesh?

funkyjebus

BostonB wrote: »

Any shops in Dublin have bianchi stock to see them in the flesh?

bike to work on marys abbey dublin 1. follow the luas line through capel street and they are on your left. i would recommend a boardman as better value, only halfords do them, but dont let that put you off, they are a great bike and fantastic value. I would second not going full carbon if its for everyday use on roads.

BostonB

Pity the boardman isn't more colourful.

How long is that shop there? Didn't know there was a bike shop there.

funkyjebus

it is. but i do quite like the all black (comp and carbon). the kit on them is amazing for the price. you must remember you cant see much of the frame when you cycling (but of course looks are important, it was the sole basis of my bike purchase!- but in hindsight i would go with the boardman).

blorg

Hyperlite wrote: »

nice bike. depends on how much cycling you want to do. Full Carbon wouldn't be the best for everyday use. Carbon has only been popular in the last 2/3 years. I know of someone who bought a full carbon 2 years ago and he has stress cracks on some of the bikes joints due to our fantastic road conditions!! Alum frame and carbon front end could be best option for everyday use...

There is absolutely nothing wrong with full carbon for everyday use. Your friend was unlucky and the frame should be replaced under warranty. Aluminium also suffers stress fractures and I certainly know people who have snapped aluminium frames.

@OP- personally I would get a Planet X or a Boardman around that money. But if your heart is set on the Bianchi I am sure it will serve you well.

juansheet

Hi All

Would greatly appreciate the forums opinion on this bike. A novice & looking to buy my first road bike

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_759101_langId_-1_categoryId_212536#dtab

funkyjebus

juansheet wrote: »

Hi All

Would greatly appreciate the forums opinion on this bike. A novice & looking to buy my first road bike

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_759101_langId_-1_categoryId_212536#dtab

if its through the btw scheme, try spend more. if not buy a second hand bike. would not recommend this one.

snollup

blorg wrote: »

@OP- personally I would get a Planet X.

Thanks for reply's all....

Blorg, what Planet X might you suggest?

Thanks.

blorg

snollup wrote: »

Blorg, what Planet X might you suggest?

This one for the same money (slightly less.)

snollup

blorg wrote: »

This one for the same money (slightly less.)

I had considered this but availability is limited, large only available in pink. Not sure if I would be man enough for it!

blorg

snollup wrote: »

I had considered this but availability is limited, large only available in pink. Not sure if I would be man enough for it!

This one then they have in black. You could email and ask if black is coming back on the Ultegra one.