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good first road bike

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭Vélo




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,453 ✭✭✭showry




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,833 ✭✭✭niceonetom


    i prefer this one.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 488 ✭✭paddyb




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭xz




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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,505 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭xz


    DirkVoodoo wrote: »

    Oooooh that is nice, get 2 for the price of my pick:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,220 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    showry wrote: »

    In all seriousness, that is amazing value.

    eta: FWIW, I'm a bit cynical about BikeRadar reviews. I've seen two identical reviews for the same product with dramatically different ratings on that site.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,278 ✭✭✭kenmc




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    I know a chap who has the Kiron Scandium. He likes it so far.


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  • Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    Raam wrote: »
    I know a chap who has the Kiron Scandium. He likes it so far.

    It looks like a good deal alright. All Easton parts on it.


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


    xz wrote: »
    I'd like it even more without the Ferrari paint job. Also, 10 speed Campagnolo is very last year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    blorg wrote: »
    I'd like it even more without the Ferrari paint job. Also, 10 speed Campagnolo is very last year.

    Agreed, the paint job is very naff.


  • Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    Sorry Ken, have to agree with the guys. Ferrari paint job is naff. It's a Colnago for god's sake. Why ruin it with that?

    I'd say the same about the Ducati branded Bianchis.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭BaBiT


    Raam wrote: »
    Agreed, the paint job is very naff.

    Yup, long time Ferrari fan and I still think the paint job is completely naff...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 348 ✭✭cipo


    lots of goo deals out there online.

    two friends (my only 2 :D ) have bought a focus from wiggle.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Focus_Variado_Expert_2008/5360032369/

    about UK£ 700 brilliant deal. good components.. ultegra / fsa gossamer for a first bike is great at that price. i had bloody tiagra !!!

    cons of the wiggle bikes: u need to know how to set it up safely as it comes with no pedals, bars turned under etc simple if you know what you re at, but if its first bike then get some help form an experienced rider!!!

    also look at the boardman bikes in halfords... highly recommended.
    again great components for the price finishing kit is ritchey which an excellent brand, quality, durability etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭TinyExplosions


    cipo wrote: »
    lots of goo deals out there online.

    two friends (my only 2 :D ) have bought a focus from wiggle.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Focus_Variado_Expert_2008/5360032369/

    about UK£ 700 brilliant deal. good components.. ultegra / fsa gossamer for a first bike is great at that price. i had bloody tiagra !!!

    cons of the wiggle bikes: u need to know how to set it up safely as it comes with no pedals, bars turned under etc simple if you know what you re at, but if its first bike then get some help form an experienced rider!!!

    also look at the boardman bikes in halfords... highly recommended.
    again great components for the price finishing kit is ritchey which an excellent brand, quality, durability etc.

    That's the bike I have :) Very nice it is too... though I now have new wheels and saddle on it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,278 ✭✭✭kenmc


    el tonto wrote: »
    Sorry Ken, have to agree with the guys. Ferrari paint job is naff. It's a Colnago for god's sake. Why ruin it with that?

    I'd say the same about the Ducati branded Bianchis.
    no no no. yizzer all wrong. It's a FERRARI! you would never need to 'get off the road' again, cos "IT'S A FERRARI!" :D


  • Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    though I now have new wheels and saddle on it!

    You got the wheels? What did you go for in the end.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,505 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    They also have a few Focus Cayo 2008 left for €1100, pretty cracking bargain!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭TinyExplosions


    el tonto wrote: »
    You got the wheels? What did you go for in the end.

    Fulcrum racing three... very nice they are too!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 291 ✭✭littleknown


    man that focus bike looks sweet, a bargain at that price.

    colnago has to be one of my favourite bikes but some of the paint jobs are rotten, have never understood how the can wreck a nice bike like that.


    cipo wrote: »
    lots of goo deals out there online.

    two friends (my only 2 :D ) have bought a focus from wiggle.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Focus_Variado_Expert_2008/5360032369/

    about UK£ 700 brilliant deal. good components.. ultegra / fsa gossamer for a first bike is great at that price. i had bloody tiagra !!!

    cons of the wiggle bikes: u need to know how to set it up safely as it comes with no pedals, bars turned under etc simple if you know what you re at, but if its first bike then get some help form an experienced rider!!!

    also look at the boardman bikes in halfords... highly recommended.
    again great components for the price finishing kit is ritchey which an excellent brand, quality, durability etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭Hungrycol


    Fulcrum racing three... very nice they are too!

    I have F3's on my 'dale too :D. You got a pikky of the Focus with the F3's on? Bet they go well together.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭TinyExplosions


    Hungrycol wrote: »
    I have F3's on my 'dale too :D. You got a pikky of the Focus with the F3's on? Bet they go well together.

    Will take one tonight (the Fizik arione is on it now too :) )


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