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    #62
    tuxy
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    I can't find any info about Jupiter bikes, no review or website, looks like they were only sold in Ireland.
    Says it's Tiagra but I'm almost sure they are Sora shifters.
    Very difficult to give advice without a review or offical website.


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    #63
    cletus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,872 ✭✭✭cletus


    tuxy wrote: »
    I can't find any info about Jupiter bikes, no review or website, looks like they were only sold in Ireland.
    Says it's Tiagra but I'm almost sure they are Sora shifters.
    Very difficult to give advice without a review or offical website.

    If they are, then they're the older model, the newer Sora don't have the gear indicators on them


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    #64
    tuxy
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    cletus wrote: »
    If they are, then they're the older model, the newer Sora don't have the gear indicators on them

    Yes sora ST-3500 but the bike has tiagra written on the top tube.....


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    #65
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,165 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    I thought they were 4500s but they arent, no paddles.

    RD seems to be Tiagra.


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    #66
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/felt-v-series-55-racing-bike/22502680

    Felt v??


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    #67
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    MisterDrak wrote: »
    I might drop into this tread also. :) newbie and looking for advice?

    I'm in a similar position to Jim (OP) here, i.e. currently a runner that will be starting cycling after the Dublin marathon in October. Looking at buying a bike, probably cost effective initially, but happy to spend €€€ if i get into it. If i do like the cycling , i will probably hit it pretty hard...

    Im looking at this bike tonight, any opinions ?

    https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/18-gear-super-light-racer/15544325

    Competition in the market! Only joking, welcome, happy searching


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    #68
    Buzwaldo
    Registered Users Posts: 730 ✭✭✭Buzwaldo


    MisterDrak wrote: »
    I might drop into this tread also. :) newbie and looking for advice?

    I'm in a similar position to Jim (OP) here, i.e. currently a runner that will be starting cycling after the Dublin marathon in October. Looking at buying a bike, probably cost effective initially, but happy to spend €€€ if i get into it. If i do like the cycling , i will probably hit it pretty hard...

    Im looking at this bike tonight, any opinions ?

    https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/18-gear-super-light-racer/15544325

    No. Not super light, not a racer.
    Cheapish heavy brand, not suitable for your needs. May be ok for a commuter or tipping around, looking vaguely like a ‘racer’.
    (My opinion only)


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    #69
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,460 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Jim Gazebo wrote: »
    He's offering for 300 now with what's out there second hand at the moment I wonder is this worth a punt as a starter.
    Jim Gazebo wrote: »
    I guess there is a reason it is up 9 months or so. Anyhow, continue searching
    Its the age that would put me off, alu frames over a certain age are a gamble as you don't know how much abuse they have taken. I've sold one myself where the BB shell cracked on the guy 200m up the road and I thought I had been good to it.
    tuxy wrote: »
    I can't find any info about Jupiter bikes, no review or website, looks like they were only sold in Ireland.
    Says it's Tiagra but I'm almost sure they are Sora shifters.
    Very difficult to give advice without a review or offical website.
    Jupiter are a cheap, look fancy for LBS bike to work sales, not terrible but for commuting only.
    Jim Gazebo wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/felt-v-series-55-racing-bike/22502680

    Felt v??

    Felt are a good brand, weird it has 3x9 as the frame looks like the 2016 model which was supplied with 2x11 unless they just bought the frame or an LBS built it up to get rid of old stock. Again, not over 250euro but it is far newer and a safer bet IMO.


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    #70
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Is that felt a gravel bike? Geometry doesn't look very aero and the way that owner has it setup is very strange, may suit someone looking for a very relaxed position though.


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    #71
    CramCycle
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    tuxy wrote: »
    Is that felt a gravel bike? Geometry doesn't look very aero and the way that owner has it setup is very strange, may suit someone looking for a very relaxed position though.

    I couldn't tell was it the pics or not, but yes, it is a gravel/commuter bike but those pics look weird


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    #72
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    CramCycle wrote: »
    I couldn't tell was it the pics or not, but yes, it is a gravel/commuter bike but those pics look weird

    Interesting insight, thanks. I'm more interested in a road bike than that.


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    #73
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    54cm trek 1.2 series sora bike any views on these bikes? What would you pay for it? With say 600km done. Would that size be good for 5 7/5 8


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    #74
    tuxy
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    CramCycle wrote: »
    I couldn't tell was it the pics or not, but yes, it is a gravel/commuter bike but those pics look weird

    The bike is way too small for whoever was riding it, seat lower than bars and bars angled up so he can reach them.


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    #75
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    tuxy wrote: »
    The bike is way too small for whoever was riding it, seat lower than bars and bars angled up so he can reach them.

    Is this a road bike or a just a standard bike?


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    #76
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    I was talking about the Felt V

    Trek make good bikes but they stopped making the 1.2 in 2017 I think.
    54 should fit you fine. Price is a difficult one to judge and depends on condition and current demand for that type of bike.
    How much are they asking for?


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    #77
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    tuxy wrote: »
    I was talking about the Felt V

    Trek make good bikes but they stopped making the 1.2 in 2017 I think.
    54 should fit you fine. Price is a difficult one to judge and depends on condition and current demand for that type of bike.
    How much are they asking for?

    I can pm a pic. It's in the adverts thread I have, 450. New tires with a small bit on them only.


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    #78
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    This?

    https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/trek-one-series-1-2/16337401

    It looks fine to me but 450 is too much, I think around 300 would be a fairer price.

    There is also this

    https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/trek-alpha-1-2/18392513

    Much cheaper but looks well used, would probably need new chain, cassette, tyres before long.


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    #79
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    tuxy wrote: »
    This?

    https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/trek-one-series-1-2/16337401

    It looks fine to me but 450 is too much, I think around 300 would be a fairer price.

    There is also this

    https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/trek-alpha-1-2/18392513

    Much cheaper but looks well used, would probably need new chain, cassette, tyres before long.

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057997882/1/#post110734663

    I got the pic, it is red, not any of those 2.


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    #80
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    What about Scott speedsrer, I see a good few of them listed all the time. But cheap enough.


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    #81
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/racing-bike/22373840

    If you could haggle price down this would not be bad? Is 52cm a small frame?


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    #82
    keane2097
    Registered Users Posts: 17,770 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    Jim Gazebo wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/racing-bike/22373840

    If you could haggle price down this would not be bad? Is 52cm a small frame?

    Did you say you're 5'7? I bought a Trek 1.2 Alpha last year as a first bike and it was perfect. I'm 5'7 and got the 52cm top bar/50cm size and it was a good fit.

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    From this image I can just about make out what I think is the same sticker, so the size should suit you.

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    I don't think you would go wrong with one of these, although I'd be hoping to pay closer to €300 if I were you I think.


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    #83
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    http://www.adverts.ie/18392513

    http://www.adverts.ie/2601408

    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/lapierre-audacio-100-for-sale/22476149

    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/trek-1-2-alpha-perfect-condition/21849820

    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/road-bike-giant-full-tiagra/22272182

    I've narrowed down to these over course of day. Any big reasons to discount out? Could I reasonably haggle down price on any of them


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    #84
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    keane2097 wrote: »
    Did you say you're 5'7? I bought a Trek 1.2 Alpha last year as a first bike and it was perfect. I'm 5'7 and got the 52cm top bar/50cm size and it was a good fit.

    ODA3NjAzYTVlODJjN2M5ZGIwY2MwOGUzOGUwODQzMziDC9-Jy0k7QCHHvt1cfIuVaHR0cDovL21lZGlhLmFkc2ltZy5jb20vZWZhMzcxYTc1Y2Q4Mzg1MzhlZDRhMDgzZjM2N2M3OTZjYWU4YmFlYWRkY2FiZDgxZjU0OWM4YTkxYWVlNzY0Ni5qcGd8fHx8fHwyOTV4NTI1fGh0dHA6Ly93d3cuYWR2ZXJ0cy5pZS9zdGF0aWMvaS93YXRlcm1hcmsucG5nfHx8.jpg

    From this image I can just about make out what I think is the same sticker, so the size should suit you.

    ZTU2MGRhZmFjNTBlNjUxNWI3ZTRlZTZmZDU4NGNiM2Y_jfsrAu44K4g0aN063xPkaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xMjgxMTIyOTZ8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    I don't think you would go wrong with one of these, although I'd be hoping to pay closer to €300 if I were you I think.

    Thanks, I'll have a go and see what I can do. I think this is the type I want to try out alright, just trying not to pay a bomb on first bike


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    #85
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    Jim Gazebo wrote: »
    Thanks, I'll have a go and see what I can do. I think this is the type I want to try out alright, just trying not to pay a bomb on first bike

    And yes, am 5 7


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    #86
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    Just in! https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/road-bike-for-sale/22511519?campaign=3

    300 a fair price to try?


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    #87
    Deano12345
    Registered Users Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭Deano12345


    Jim Gazebo wrote: »
    http://www.adverts.ie/18392513

    http://www.adverts.ie/2601408

    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/lapierre-audacio-100-for-sale/22476149

    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/trek-1-2-alpha-perfect-condition/21849820

    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/road-bike-giant-full-tiagra/22272182

    I've narrowed down to these over course of day. Any big reasons to discount out? Could I reasonably haggle down price on any of them

    Personally I’d go for the Audacio, it’s the newest of the lot by the looks of it, and the price is good. I like them as a brand, my better half has a Sensium and it’s a nice bit of kit!

    I’d ignore the first link, bikes that commute every day will generally pick up more debris from the road so things like bottom brackets may need to be replaced; not saying that for certain, but it needs to be maintained.

    Sizing is a personal thing but I would have said a 58cm is quite big for someone your height, I’m a bit taller and on the occasion I have to borrow a 58cm Defy I have to run the seatpost all the way down and the top tube is too long, I’m uncomfortable straight away.

    If it was me, I’d get a smaller frame (like the Lapierre, their medium is a 55 IIRC) as it’s always easier to fix the bike feeling too long (by swapping the stem etc)


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    #88
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    Deano12345 wrote: »
    Personally I’d go for the Audacio, it’s the newest of the lot by the looks of it, and the price is good. I like them as a brand, my better half has a Sensium and it’s a nice bit of kit!

    I’d ignore the first link, bikes that commute every day will generally pick up more debris from the road so things like bottom brackets may need to be replaced; not saying that for certain, but it needs to be maintained.

    Sizing is a personal thing but I would have said a 58cm is quite big for someone your height, I’m a bit taller and on the occasion I have to borrow a 58cm Defy I have to run the seatpost all the way down and the top tube is too long, I’m uncomfortable straight away.

    If it was me, I’d get a smaller frame (like the Lapierre, their medium is a 55 IIRC) as it’s always easier to fix the bike feeling too long (by swapping the stem etc)

    The 58 slipped in! Not going for something that big. I like the look of the Lapierre alright. Says he'll do 300 in comments but still high...


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    #89
    Deano12345
    Registered Users Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭Deano12345


    Jim Gazebo wrote: »
    The 58 slipped in! Not going for something that big. I like the look of the Lapierre alright. Says he'll do 300 in comments but still high...

    Is the Lapierre not 290 on done deal?


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    #90
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Deano12345 wrote: »
    Is the Lapierre not 290 on done deal?

    Yes well spotted

    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/lapierre-audacio-100-for-sale/22476149

    I like the look of that bike. New 2019 model and looks like it's hardly been used but a S not M size would be better

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    5'7 is 170cm so you would be between two sizes on the chart. I'd advise to always go for the smaller option if between sizes. You can make a bike that's a bit on the small size fit with out too much trouble but it's more difficult and sometimes impossible to get a bike that's a bit too big to fit.

    Just look at all the adverts for these bikes especially the ones that have not been used much. You can tell by the saddle height they were too small for whoever was using them so it's no surprise they didn't use it much.


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    #91
    Jim Gazebo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭Jim Gazebo


    Deano12345 wrote: »
    Is the Lapierre not 290 on done deal?

    Looking at so many ads I got confused! I suppose size is only issue ... :(


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