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Wanted.. Road bike.. €600..Help needed..
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29-07-2012 11:39pm#1Hi all, have been on the lookout for a road bike but no luck so far.. Hoping ye fine folk can help me out.. Have you got anything, do you know someone who has or could you link somethink of value from donedeal ect ect..
Details are.. heavyish rider 96kgs:eek: 5'11"-6' tall. Bike will be used for training/leisure purposes.. lightish bike that can move when pushed on. From one hour sessions to gone all day.. My budget of 600ish is pushing me towards second hand, which I don't mind. Little paint damage doesn't matter once mechanically perfect.
It's a minefield out there with fellas trying to sell stuff on for what they bought them for 2 years ago
Cheers, Marty.0
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They are out there. Sod's law says you'll see loads advertised the day after you give up and buy something new (it's happened to me several times).
This for instance probably sold for near €700 after being advertised for €1150.
http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/trek-madone-4-5-carbon-56cm-like-new/1764050
Look for a 56cm or 58cm in traditional sizing. Bikes with very sloping top tubes (e.g. Giant) will probably be sold as "large".
Avoid 53/39 chainrings at your weight, 50/34 or a triple chainset would probably be more suitable.
Are you saying to avoid sloping top tubes or just saying they're sized as large? And regarding chainrings, is this a biggie? Would it make a big difference and is it just to make it a bit easier on hills ect..?? Just curious and thanks for responding
(PS, although heavy, I have a bit of go in the legs from mtb and running)
brother was considering this but changed his mind, might suit your needs, no connection with seller
http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/sensa-umbria-sora/1910656
Edieham, thanks for the link.. Not 2 sure about that one, but will bear it in mind.. Thanks for the input though:)
So, any other ideas out there?? Any further advice??
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martyboy48 wrote: »Are you saying to avoid sloping top tubes or just saying they're sized as large? And regarding chainrings, is this a biggie? Would it make a big difference and is it just to make it a bit easier on hills ect..?? Just curious and thanks for responding (PS, although heavy, I have a bit of go in the legs from mtb and running)
Regarding sizing, frames are normally measured by seat tube length. People tend to think "I'm a 56" or whatever, which means they would fit a bike with a 56cm seat tube if the top tube was horizontal.
The seat tube on a compact frame might measure 52 or 54 cm but be size equivalent to a notional 56cm. To avoid this confusion manufacturers of compact frames tend to use designations like S/M/L/XL rather than a seat tube measurement.
Regarding chainrings, yes it does make a big difference. A bike with a compact chainset (smallest chainring 34) will be much easier to ride up steep hills than a standard double (smallest chainring 39).0 -
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What about the B'Twin Triban 3
from Decatleon. Available new at about €400 delivered from their Belfast store.
There is a thread about the bike here
with details of a recent positive review:
www.boards.ie/vbulletin/
showthread.php?t=2056656062
Great stuff route66, thanks for throwing a spanner in the works That IS tempting, would be no messing around with that. It could well be a goer at this stage, thanks a million...
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/150526-Reynolds-501-v-531?p=1752916&viewfull=1#post1752916
"In general, 501 was aimed at the mid-range market. Hence the slightly thicker and heavier tubes, seamed construction and in Reynolds' opinion, inferior CrMo steel"
Depends on condition, but I think €350 is a lot for an unremarkable old bike.
Ya Lumen i've read that thread... You see 350 is a tad high alright, I'll agree with that, but the big plus would be no travelling to view a bike that could well turn out to be a dud.. That's the biggest problem I have with this whole process and why ROUTE66's option is looking good..
'NEARLY' never crossed the finishing lineSounds awful expensive...but...If that's what that is worth.....I'd nearly be tempted to part with my Reynolds 531c, 23" frame road bike with full 7-spd shimano 105 groupset, internally routed cables and shimano wheels..... Sure throw up a few pics/spec if you are tempted Beone Blizzard '09 road bike for sale.
Full Ultegra groupset
Ritchey finishing kit
Planet X Wheelset (bladed spokes)
Excellent condition no marks/scuffs
Size 53cm (My inside leg 80cm)
620 euro
53cm.... Bit on the small side for me I think.. Nice though
Good stuff lads, I am really appreciating the effort in helping me out 0 -
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