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Thinking of getting a road bike

  • 17-08-2014 12:00pm
    #1
    maxamillius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,I'm thinking of getting a road bike,currently I do a lot of mountain biking!any suggestions as to what would be a good starter bike?i don't know much about road bikes at all?
    Only looking to spend around 300 which I know is not a lot!

    I would be looking for a medium,and I have already used btw scheme so I have no prob buying new or second hand,would like something with a half decent spec,not expecting anything amazing for the budget but don't want one thing crap either!

    Would appreciate your suggestions!


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  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,141 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Go second hand. Something like this:

    http://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/giant-defy-3-with-warranty/6187221

    (though FWIW I think that price is a bit high for a 4 year old bike)


  • #3
    outfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    +1 on second hand. Done deal is good, but make sure you run a mile if the seller seems like a gouger (means bike might be stolen).


  • #4
    maxamillius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭maxamillius


    Ye had a quick scout through done deal there,just not sure really what types to be looking for,giant defy is obviously one,any more?

    Is a carbon fork a big help?gears/crank type?


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


    Carbon fork will help with the weight of the bike alright. Do you know what size bike you are after?


  • #6
    maxamillius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭maxamillius


    logik wrote: »
    Carbon fork will help with the weight of the bike alright. Do you know what size bike you are after?

    Eh medium I suppose I'm about 5foot 9 (I think?????)


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