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road bike €600 to €1200

  • 09-12-2013 04:37PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83 ✭✭


    Hi

    Can any bikers out there in the know recommend a road bike in this price bracket for a 6ft male, 54 year old, who will cycle for exercise/leisure, will not be doing anything too strenuous like racing,triathlons,etc.

    From reading reviews, here are some bikes that have been recommended - Scott Speedster 20/30, Trek Domane 2, ribble Winter Trainer, Boardman Team, Giant Defy 1, Cube Attempt

    There seem to be loads of brands! Genesis, Ridley, Cannondale, Felt, etc, just knowing which one to go for suitable for my requirements


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 738 ✭✭✭Buzwaldo


    Most important is to get one to fit ie the right size, and with fairly relaxed geometry (also helps if it looks nice). Should be some offers at this time in the shops of 2013 models, to make way for 2014. Go have a look in the local shops (make sure to visit a few) and see what they have, take their advice, and filter it yourself.
    Hard to order online unless you know exactly what you want.In the meantime browse the different groupsets etc so you know what's what.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,779 ✭✭✭Pinch Flat


    That's a big range for a budget - have you factored in gear (shorts / longs, jackets, shoes / cleats, helmet etc)? Could run you the guts of €200 - 300 alone. What about basic tools (pump, multi-tool, etc).

    Like Buzwaldo says, there might be bargains in the LBS with end of line stock, especially this time of the year. Most bikes will start at a basic / entry level and then as you work through the range (to a a certain point) the only differences are in drive train, perhaps wheels. Check out the Scott Speedster on the attached link - one at €600 is the entry level, perfectly acceptable for what you're using it for. The upper model just shy of €1200 is essentially the same bike frame with upgraded components.

    http://www.wheelworx.ie/bikes/road-bikes/road-bikes-men?sort=p.price&order=ASC


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,681 ✭✭✭Carpenter




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 flagstaff


    Carpenter wrote: »

    Thanks lads, this thread is very helpful. Carpenter what's the verdict on the Planet X Pro Carbon? I've been looking at a few options online and from what people have been saying here and this bike keeps coming up.

    Like Lipso, I'm looking for a weekend bike to join a club and my budget is up to 1200. I'd like to get a bike and all the kit for that but if the Planet X is really worth it I'd see about pushing out my budget.

    I've never had a road bike before but commute a 13k round trip a day and go for longer spins on a hybrid so hope to build that up over the year.

    Is it worth taking that risk or should I aim a bit lower and if I take to it upgrade at a later point?

    Again, appreciate the info.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,419 ✭✭✭NeedMoreGears


    Don't forget the bike to work scheme if you can avail of it. There's a mega thread on the subject. It could extend your budget quite a bit.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 533 ✭✭✭StaggerLee


    Where are you based? Best option would be to go to your local bike shop if theres a good one nearby, they'll be able to advise on what suits you. Dont worry too much about brands, they're all pretty good in your price range.

    Lads on here will be able to recommend a bike shop to you depending on your location.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 flagstaff


    Thanks for the replies lads. Yea I’m based on theSouth Circular Road so can travel anywhere within an hour’s cycle. I used myCTW three years ago but have a friend who could help me out with theirsprovided a shop will look the other way.

    Would prefer to get measured up properly and have alocal shop to fall back on – although the last local shop I bought in closed amonth after I got my bike.

    Good advice on the brands too. Just a question on that,are you better off looking at 2013 models for value or to aim for 2014 modelsfor the step up in spec etc.?

    Mainly looking for comfortable and reliable that willlast a few years so again appreciate the feedback.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,308 ✭✭✭quozl


    flagstaff wrote: »
    Just a question on that,are you better off looking at 2013 models for value or to aim for 2014 modelsfor the step up in spec etc.?

    There's often no step-up in spec in a new year's model. Some times the spec even gets worse to save money at that price point. Some times it does get slightly better. Either way you'd need to compare both year's models.

    If you can get a decently reduced 2013 model then that's likely to be better than a full price 2014 model.

    As you're on SCR you're pretty near to thinkbike.ie in Rathmines. They're where I got my hybrid and I regularly recommend them on here to beginners as they allow you to do a 2 day trial of a bike. So you can see what you think of it before you commit to buying it. I don't know of any other shops that do that offer and it's perfect for beginners or someone considering moving to a drop-bar bike IMO.

    They've also been very good to deal with on the hybrid and give free services (for a year IIRC? [edit] 2 years , I checked[/edit]) with Trek or Giant bikes bought from them. Which again is handy as a newbie until you learn how to do things yourself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 533 ✭✭✭StaggerLee


    Generally there is very little difference between this years and last years models, sometimes its just a new paint job. You could go to somewhere like base2race for the bike, they'll include a good bike fitting with you too if you buy there.

    A good few bike shops offer this, its worth asking for it.
    The bike shop should throw in a couple of freebies with the deal, e.g pedals.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭Dermot Illogical


    Penny Farthing on Camden St have a sale on at the moment. Was in there this morning and there were road bikes from 500euro upwards. There was a defy (not sure what spec) for 500.


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