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650 to spend road bike

  • 16-06-2013 1:24pm
    #1
    bridest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭


    I've 650 to spend on a good road bike. I don't qualify for bike to work. Please send me suggestions , new and second hand


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  • #2
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    bridest wrote: »
    I've 650 to spend on a good road bike. I don't qualify for bike to work. Please send me suggestions , new and second hand

    This is, in my opinion, the best value for money bike you can get for less than €1000, fulcrum racing 7 wheelset, new sora groupset and a nice frame shape.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/moser-bikes-speed-sora-2013/


  • #3
    bridest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭bridest


    Seaneh wrote: »
    This is, in my opinion, the best value for money bike you can get for less than €1000, fulcrum racing 7 wheelset, new sora groupset and a nice frame shape.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/moser-bikes-speed-sora-2013/

    How does it compare to the specialized allez sport?


  • #4
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    bridest wrote: »
    How does it compare to the specialized allez sport?

    Much better wheelset, same groupset, €300 cheaper. Better value for money, i'd say the frames are much of a muchness.


  • #5
    sullzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭sullzz


    Keep an eye on donedeal and adverts for 2nd hand ones you can pick up bargains , I got a bianchi via nirone on donedeal for 320 a while ago , mint condition too .


  • #6
    bridest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭bridest


    sullzz wrote: »
    Keep an eye on donedeal and adverts for 2nd hand ones you can pick up bargains , I got a bianchi via nirone on donedeal for 320 a while ago , mint condition too .

    Thanks, my problem is I don't know what to look for. Only just getting into triathlon


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  • #7
    Gally1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Gally1


    @bridest Hi I have a great bike for sale in immaculate condition. It would be ideal for cycling to work and for triathlon use. Here's the add http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/ridley-triton/2887380


  • #8
    bridest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭bridest


    how does the moser sora compare to this bike?

    http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/2011-cube-streamer-105-ultegra-mix/3268176


  • #9
    detones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 964 ✭✭✭detones


    This just up on Boards, looks nice, uletgra/105 mix. I'm a fan of the Cube Bikes.


  • #10
    bridest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭bridest


    yes - it's on adverts also.


  • #11
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,763 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Was just about to post the same, go nab that its at a great price.


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  • #12
    bren_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭bren_mc


    Inquitus wrote: »
    Was just about to post the same, go nab that its at a great price.

    +1. If that's your size i wouldn't look any further. Looks like real value.


  • #13
    2011abc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,738 ✭✭✭2011abc


    Beware .There is a WORLD of difference between quality of 2013 and 2014 Shimano Sora Brake levers/shifters.(The latter being far better -I wouldnt consider a bike with 'old style' Sora shifters...If going for 2012/2013 bikes Tiagra would be my starting point .Better used Tiagra than new (old!) Sora (a LOT of which is probably still around in stock in shops)


  • #14
    bridest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭bridest


    Thanks for the responses, I was too large for the cube , I'm 6" 1' , so I'd need a 58" frame in a cube. I've picked out these 2 , I feel I'll get more value for money buying used , as Im not on bike to work

    http://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/felt-f75-racing-road-bicycle/5208962


    http://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/trek-2-3/5217100


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