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  • 10-04-2009 11:49pm
    #1
    bcun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭


    Hi Everyone, just looking for some advice on what new road bike to buy..... I have always had a keen interest in cycling since i was about 16,done lots of cycling over the years and a few charity cycles 50km and 100km.. Now though only have time for a sunday morning spin just once a week for approx 2 hours just to try and keep fit as i am now approaching the big 40 age in june 09.. I am looking at either a specialized allez sport 09 model or a lappiere r lite 300 09 model both are similar in price,any advice on which is better and why would be great... Was thinking of around 500 euro originally but quickly realized u wont get anything good unless u spend around 700 to 800 euro.. Guy in cyclesuperstore was recommending lappiere r lite 400 at 1045.00 euro, its a beautiful bike but i think too expensive for my 2 hour sunday spin dont u think guys... I, need to get some gear,shorts,jersey,shoes,leggings,helmet etc also... I used to have a giant years ago but want to try a different make this time round...I cant believe the price of bikes nowadays... Any advice welcome....


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  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,222 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    You might want to consider used at that price, as it'll enable you to get something a bit nicer: carbon fork rather than aluminium, a nicer/lighter frame and better equipment. Or you could just save money to spend on nicer/more comfortable clothing.

    Seeing as you've owned Giants before, this would be a good example: carbon fork and its 105 groupset is better than the Tiagra on the Allez Sport.

    There are plenty of other examples.

    Also, two hours a week is OK to start, but you'll have more fun if you stretch it to three or four (as you get fitter) - that way you get to go further and see nicer places. Just get up earlier. :)


  • #3
    bcun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭bcun


    Hi lumen, thanks for ur advice and help... That giant bike in the link u sent me looks pretty nice all right, Its 55.5 cm frame do u think thats big enough for my size i am 5ft 10 and a half to 5ft 11 approx.... I was thinking i would need around a 58cm or at least a 56cm frame for my height and do u think its a good price at 750.00 euro,it also looks pretty new...... I was just thinking more specialized and heard they are great bikes and am not sure myself..... Thanks again for ur advice.....


  • #4
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,222 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    55.5cm compact. That's important, as the seat tube measurement is shorter on compact frames (as opposed to traditional geometry).

    As for price, I guess bikes depreciate a bit like cars - 20% goes as soon as you take it out of the showroom, and they're worth maybe 10% of new price after ten years (very roughly).

    Find out exactly which model number it is and compare to the new price.


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