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what are these bikes like?

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    gman2k
    Registered Users Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    I'd stay away from the 7spd one, the sora equipped bike will be much better.
    I could not comment on the value of the bikes, but as always, €500 spent on a good second hand bike from a good bike shop will be money well spent, and way better than any new €500 bike.


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    ednwireland
    Registered Users Posts: 14,337 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    these gears arent going to do you any favours (ie you need a compact chainset (36/50) and a 12/27 freewheel
    Chainset: Shimano FC-2300 Double 39/53 T chainset, with alloy cranks and a Shimano cartridge BB set.

    Gears: Shimano Sora RD-3400, 16 speed gears with Shimano STI dual control levers and a Shimano 12/25 cassette freewheel.


    that would put it out of the running straight away if your new to road riding

    (and i personally would never spend that much on ebay, know plenty of people who do just not me)

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    FesterBeatty
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 406 ✭✭FesterBeatty


    I bought a Lapierre Stech 500 for 500 quid on adverts. Crackin bike - my budget was 500 too so I couldnt go for much more. I'd say you'll be far happier with a second hand proper bike for 500 quid than what you can get new for the same price..


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