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road bike choice

  • 22-05-2013 7:29pm
    #1
    johnnytech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭


    hi im on a hybrid giant rapid 3 and ready to make the step up to a roadbike.had a look around lbs dublin area and my head is melted trying to choose.new enough to cycling and not a racer.out 2-3 times per week.budget is 1500e but could stretch to 2000e max with more savings.any recommendations much appreciated.not available for bike to work.cheers:


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  • #2
    Roger Hassenforder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,555 ✭✭✭Roger Hassenforder


    johnnytech wrote: »
    hi im on a hybrid giant rapid 3 and ready to make the step up to a roadbike.had a look around lbs dublin area and my head is melted trying to choose.new enough to cycling and not a racer.out 2-3 times per week.budget is 1500e but could stretch to 2000e max with more savings.any recommendations much appreciated.not available for bike to work.cheers:

    2k would go a long way on the net, is that the absolute limit, or have you yet to check down the back of the couch?
    eg. http://www.wiggle.com/ridley-damocles-special-edition-105-2012/
    what are you minded towards?


  • #3
    satellitetv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭satellitetv


    Buy a Da Vinci alloy Road Bike with a 20 speed Ultegra Chainset, 53 / 39 on the front and 11 - 25 on the rear , should cost no more than €1200, it's a beast of a machine and rock solid.

    Make sure you get fitted and get the correct size bike a 54 is a lot different to a 56 over 90km on a Sunday morning.

    Steve


  • #4
    johnnytech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭johnnytech


    unsure about getting an internet bike.have you got one.any problems getting it fixed if it broke down.have nothing especially in mind.budget is 2000e max but would prefer it around 1500e mark but would go the extra if it worth doing so.


  • #5
    MajesticDonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭MajesticDonkey


    Have a look at Turas Bikes: http://www.turasbikes.com/

    I've ridden Treks since I started cycling. Currently on a Madone 4.5 (2011) - no issues whatsoever.


  • #6
    satellitetv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭satellitetv


    I bought mine from a Bricks and Mortar Bike shop in Castlebar , Mayo. the guy ships Ireland wide and the build quality on the spec I mentioned is exceptional, I have been riding it in all weathers over the past 12 months and it's still as good as new but somewhat dirtier ( that is down to me )

    Castlebar Cycle Store, Guys name is Brian Cawley, phone number is on google


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