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Low end Racer Bikes

  • 16-11-2013 11:31pm
    #1
    maynooth_rules
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭


    I want to use the BTW scheme to get my first racer bike. Not sure if cycling will be for me so kind of want to get a 'tester' bike. No more than 6-700 euro. Can anyone recommend one?
    Im tempted by the Carerra in Halfords but have been told by one or two not to buy a bike in Halfords


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  • #2
    unichall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭unichall


    http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=67722

    Id say the Giant Defy range would suit your needs, the 4 and 5 models would be in or around your price range and they would ne a desirable brand so resale should be good if you decided it wasn't for you.


  • #3
    Dermot Illogical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭Dermot Illogical


    If I were looking for something new at that price I'd seriously consider a KTM Strada.


  • #4
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    Don't waste the BTW scheme on a 'tester' bike. There are loads of good used bikes on donedeal/adverts.ie etc etc buy a bike for a few hundred and see how you get on. If you get into it you can then sell that bike again and use the full amount of the BTW and get a good spec'd bike.


  • #5
    Hunterbiker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭Hunterbiker


    Maybe look at this another way? If you buy via BTW bike now then that's it for 5 years. What if you really like cycling when you try it?
    Would it be better to spend less on a used road bike and save the bike to work money for when you are sure that cycling is for you?
    I'm not saying spending 600 on a bike is a bad idea I am just flagging another way of looking at this.


  • #6
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    If you could stretch to €745 this is pretty much unbeatable value.
    Light Alu frame, carbon fork (alu steerer), 105 groupset.

    Comes in at under 10kg too.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/raleigh-revenio-3-105-2013/


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  • #7
    Pinch Flat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,769 ✭✭✭Pinch Flat


    Chainreactioncycles doing some good clearance deals at the moment,

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/clearance/road-bikes?ss=2600&sort=pricelow

    Cube Peleton seems to be in a range of sizes.


  • #8
    ZiabR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭ZiabR


    Some great bikes there for starters. The Giant would be my pick for a starter. Although the 105 Raleigh looks great for the price.


  • #9
    maynooth_rules
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭maynooth_rules


    Pinch Flat wrote: »
    Chainreactioncycles doing some good clearance deals at the moment,

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/clearance/road-bikes?ss=2600&sort=pricelow

    Cube Peleton seems to be in a range of sizes.
    some cracking deals there. Don't I could use that website for the BTW scheme. Would think I need to use a bricks and mortar place


  • #10
    Pinch Flat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,769 ✭✭✭Pinch Flat


    maynooth_rules wrote: »
    some cracking deals there. Don't I could use that website for the BTW scheme. Would think I need to use a bricks and mortar place

    It can be done apparently - search back through the threads here. Depends on how flexible your employer is AFAIK - never done it myself, so not speaking from experience.

    How about saving up the few quid and have it ready - loads of deals on CRC, wiggle, etc - as some posters say, BTW locks you out for 5 years, so if you buy a beginner racer, like it and trade up (or buy a 'good' bike :pac:) you can use the scheme then.


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