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need help picking first road bike

  • 19-03-2013 10:28pm
    #1
    Tomtastic1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi all,
    I'm looking to start cycling for fitness so i want a half decent bike. i have two in mind ( if you can add to my selection it would be appreciated ) first is B'twin triban 5 second is BeOne storm sport bike 2012 i have about 600 euro to spend


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  • #2
    Felloffmebike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭Felloffmebike


    Tomtastic1 wrote: »
    Hi all,
    I'm looking to start cycling for fitness so i want a half decent bike. i have two in mind ( if you can add to my selection it would be appreciated ) first is B'twin triban 5 second is BeOne storm sport bike 2012 i have about 600 euro to spend

    Triban 3 is more than half decent. Cheaper than the 5. Leave you a few € over from your €600 for the extra bits and pieces.


  • #3
    charlieIRL
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,268 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    I recently bought a Drag Master Comp and it was €650.

    Am never going to be doing huge miles (<100) and am only starting out cycling and it suits my needs perfectly.


  • #4
    Tomtastic1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Tomtastic1


    were did you buy?


  • #5
    charlieIRL
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,268 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    my brother in law owns a specialist cycle / running etc shop and I got it off him. If you want more details pm me.


  • #6
    OldmanMondeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,009 ✭✭✭OldmanMondeo


    Quick hijack, what else would people recommend to buy as well? I, like the OP am considering getting a road bike to get back in the saddle for fitness. I was thinking

    1. Helmet
    2. Shoes.
    3. Cycling clothes, top, shorts, rain gear.
    3. Puncture repair kit.

    Anything else advised? I was also thinking of getting a roof bar mount, I have the roof bars already, for getting to far, but nice cycle roads.


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  • #7
    charlieIRL
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,268 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    I got bike / helmet / padded shorts & gloves for now. I have long shorts that I got for running and wear the padded shorts over them.

    Thanks for reminding me on the puncture repair kit!!

    I already have good rain gear for playing golf / motorbike - have only used them on the MTB though. Also have a bike rack for the last few years.


  • #8
    bren_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭bren_mc


    this Sensa Umbria Sora Special looks good value from merlin and just within the OP's budget. for another €100 there's a similar model with Tiagra groupset

    oops - sorry just read the small print at the bottom of the page. They don't ship to Republic of Ireland


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