Newbie to cycling...Is this a good bike/ good deal ? :)

abcdef1

Hello lads

Newbie to cycling as I was waisting away at home and had to give up my beloved GAA and soccer due to Cartilage damage ....so cycling it is Have €300 to spend and I seen this fine bike, heard giant was a good brand so threw the seller a cheeky offer of €325 as thats all I had Now...is it a good bike and a good deal ? Also any recomendations for me or tips for starting out cycling

Bike : Giant Defy 4...

http://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/good-quality-racer-for-sale/3869356

Thanks

Cee-Jay-Cee

Yeah Giant are one of the biggest manufacturers and probably one of the best known worldwide. However thats a p1ss poor ad, no mention of size, spec, age, mileage done or anything to give a potential buyer an idea about the bike.

Koobcam

Looks ok, take it for a spin and see if you like it

GoTilUBlow

That frame looks enormous, unless your 6'2" I'd forget it.

mirv

Seems good, depends on whether you'll fit on it. Ditch the visor on the helmet though, and get yourself a nice cotton cap though. Means you can flip cap up or down, and delays your helmet from getting stinky.

keppler

I wouldn't say that's a good deal. I mean its not bad if your offer is accepted but I genuinely think you'll get a little better for your money.
That bike has alloy forks, 2300 derailleur's, Tektro brake's non- integrated shifters all cheap and cheerful components.
I think at your money you should be able to get a carbon fork integrated shifters and sora components.......the bike may be a little older but as long as its been well looked after that shouldn't be a problem.
For instance http://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/wilier-alpe-d-huez/4374919
or http://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/giant-defy-3-2013-model/4345730
orhttp://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/merida-road-racer/4279324

rab!dmonkey

Two cables coming out of each of the lever units - it definitely has integrated levers.

keppler

Sorry I meant to say fully integrated shifters, as in Shimano STI or equivalent

abcdef1

No deal has been set in stone yet, Im roughly 5'9 in height..? Will this bike be to big ?

AltAccount

Definitely

Google for road bike sizing advice, but this looks about correct http://bicycling.about.com/od/howtoride/a/bike_sizing.htm

pdstck

Hi
I would say to go down to your local bike shop and see what they have second hand as they will be probaly be taking trade ins against new bikes at this time of year or chat to someone at a local cycling club, you will also get some useful advise regarding size etc. I would think you being 5'9 you would need a 54/56cm frame, also if you could afford an extra €80/100 get a proper bike fit as this will make it a lot more enjoyable and comfortable :-) on any bike you buy.

Henlars67

Size is the most important thing when getting a new bike. I rode a bike that was too big for me for a while and it lead to knee pain.

Do not get a bike that is the wrong size just because it may seem like good value.

claystevens

I'm using Giant and satify with it