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Anybody selling a Road bike?

  • 27-07-2008 12:15PM
    #1
    rigel4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭


    I'm a mountainbiker and have never owned a roadbike. I'm currently a bit injured and want to build up my fitness without going mountainbiking for the moment - dislocated shoulder.

    Not sure of the sizing either. I'm between 5'10 and 5'11 and usually ride a 17" or 18" mountain bike. would 56cm be ok?

    Something cheap would be good :P

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    i have one on adverts at the mo..

    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=61159&cat=500


  • #3
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    56cm would probably be right but try it out first and see how it feels. I'm 6'0 and ride a 58cm but most sizing guides put me at 57cm.


  • #4
    rigel4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭rigel4


    hello,

    cheers for the offer, but I've been advised to look for a 10spd, double chainring and a 175mm crank by my friend :)


  • #5
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    rigel4 wrote: »
    hello,

    cheers for the offer, but I've been advised to look for a 10spd, double chainring and a 175mm crank by my friend :)
    10spd is not going to gel with your "cheap" requirement- you will need a minimum of a 105 groupset which is well above entry-level.

    Nothing wrong with a triple either, you might appreciate it if you are new to road biking and want to go up a few hills.


  • #6
    Bambaata
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,145 ✭✭✭Bambaata


    i have a 58 on adverts but it might be just slightly too big for you - http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=60208&cat=52


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