Bike Recommendations

thomasmoore · 26-02-2009 1:10pm #1

Hi

I am looking to get a bike for Gael Force West (www.gaelforcewest.ie) race this year. Can anyone recommend a good bike / tires for this event. The race will be on trail and roads. Budget 700 euro max

Lumen · 26-02-2009 1:29pm

Predictable suggestion from me.

10% over budget, which isn't bad for the boards.

Morgan · 26-02-2009 1:32pm

Looking at the event description, a road bike would be fast on the road sections but pretty miserable on the off road while a mtb would slow you down on the road.

I'd say a Cyclocross bike would be the best compromise (and useful after the event too). Here's a few...

http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/cyclo_cross_bikes.php

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Kona_Jake_2009/5360039341/

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=22907

http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Custom_Uncle_John_Build.html

Lumen · 28-02-2009 5:03am

Have just noticed that CSS are doing the Giant TCX 2.0 for €660.

That's the best-priced cross bike I've seen, and from a proper Irish bike shop

Tiagra is supposed to have better clearance than 105 too...

blorg · 28-02-2009 8:29am

Over your budget slightly but this is a very nice bike. Illegal in UCI-sanctioned cross races but I presume this won't be a major issue for you

Home:Ballyhoura · 28-02-2009 10:39am

Hi, as mentioned above I would probably go for the Giant TCX 1 (Although the TCX 2 looks unbelievable here!) or else the Focus Mares Disc. The disc brakes might be of a benefit to you, although it doesn't look to technical (it could be muddy though!) Good luck

Lumen · 28-02-2009 12:38pm

blorg wrote: »

Over your budget slightly but this is a very nice bike. Illegal in UCI-sanctioned cross races but I presume this won't be a major issue for you

That's a bargain at €865, considering that the rim-braked 09 Mares is €1,000. It's all the bike you'll ever need.

I have the '08 version (with rim brakes) and can confirm that it eats pads in mucky conditions.

thomasmoore · 06-03-2009 5:17pm

thanks everyone for your recommendations

Home:Ballyhoura · 06-03-2009 5:21pm

thomasmoore wrote: »

thanks everyone for your recommendations

Did you make a descision? If so which one?

kbishop25@gmail · 16-07-2009 8:16pm

thomasmoore wrote: »

Hi

I am looking to get a bike for Gael Force West (www.gaelforcewest.ie) race this year. Can anyone recommend a good bike / tires for this event. The race will be on trail and roads. Budget 700 euro max

I got a Giant defy 4 which is a road bike for 550. Its an introduction bike but just as good as any. With all the gear bottles gloves helmet pump tube and shorts cost 710. In tommy the bike in Dundalk. All the best

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