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Road Bike Best Buy

  • 01-11-2011 11:42pm
    #1
    Catalpa32
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭


    Hi all,

    Beginner looking for my first Road Bike.

    Have a budget of between 600-650.

    Was initially looking at a Carrera TDF for 400 quid to get me started but most advice is to spend more now instead of upgrading in a years time.

    The big question is what is a good buy for up to 650?

    Cheers in advance;)


Comments

  • #2
    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,411 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    this is 700 and apparently its pretty nice, i know someone here got a raleigh airlite so maybe they could give a review of it


  • #3
    instinct
    Registered Users Posts: 242 ✭✭instinct


    Just got a Cube Aerial for 770 from buildabike. Sora components, Shimano wheels, light enough.

    Very happy with that purchase considering the average price of a decent road bike.


  • #4
    micko2009
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭micko2009


    Something like this €749 with Tiagra, down from €999..


  • #5
    funkyjebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,547 ✭✭✭funkyjebus


    micko2009 wrote: »
    Something like this €749 with Tiagra, down from €999..


    That look like good value.


  • #6
    Catalpa32
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Catalpa32


    I increased my budget and the 2012 Cube Peloton caught my eye - was supposed to be in stores on 5th Dec. but now Cycle Superstore seem to think Jan. potentially Feb. at the earliest!
    Anybody any the wiser?

    Might have to hit the drawing board again! Hate fe*kin delays! :eek:


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  • #7
    Roger Hassenforder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,555 ✭✭✭Roger Hassenforder


    Catalpa32 wrote: »
    I increased my budget and....


    thats the start of it!!:D


  • #8
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    Blow the budget completley and get THIS ;)


  • #9
    triggermortis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    +1 on the Cube Aerial - have one myself as my first road bike and more than happy with it. With 2012 models out soon, places will be discounting 2011 models (I got a 2010 one in Feb for 350 euro less than the 2011 model from CRC).

    Also +1 on bcmf's bike...If I had the cash I'd buy that myself


  • #10
    Arthurdaly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭Arthurdaly


    I recently bought the raleigh airlite 400 as my second bike/commuter, in my opinion you cannot do better for the money, solid frame and nice components.

    There is a beone 2010 bike on CRC with 40% off, lighter than the raleigh and components slightly better.

    BTW it doesnt matter much, a **** bike under a **** rider is gonna be ****! If you can push pedals fast with power you will transform a 600 euro bike.


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