Wanted - modern road bike - drop handle bars £300 budget

[smokeysmoo]

It is less than half a mile walk from the station according to Google directions...easy peasy

Certainly is. As you exit Bolton station you can see Decathlon straight ahead

It's right HERE in the building that was Wickes. Google maps is a little out of date.

 

[gavintc]

60 cm sounds big to me. I am 6 ft and ride a 56cm and a 57cm. But, I do not know the Triban sizing so it may differ from my other bikes.

 

[lb81]

60 cm sounds big to me. I am 6 ft and ride a 56cm and a 57cm. But, I do not know the Triban sizing so it may differ from my other bikes.

I was quite surprised that i needed the 60cm. Most other bikes i would take a 57cm but the Triban geometry seems more compact. :confused:

 

[billy1561]

I use a 56cm cannondale and a 60cm cube so each manufacturer is different. Therefore you really need to sit on the bike for size before any purchase.

 

[pad1979]

yep definitely gonna try before i buy. my main problemo at the mo is that these things are out of stock near me and i'm going to need a bike for commute so i may have to get something else. halfords had the carrera tdf @ 279 last week now 329 ????????//

 

[pad1979]

ended up plumping for this. got it for 300 so a good deal i think with the upgrades it has and it is absolutely mint. went out for 10 miles on it today very nice to ride just need some proper padded shorts lol ouch

 

[BrianEvesham]

ended up plumping for this. got it for 300 so a good deal i think with the upgrades it has and it is absolutely mint. went out for 10 miles on it today very nice to ride just need some proper padded shorts lol ouch

Arghhh I can't see it. What did you get?

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Arghhh I can't see it. What did you get?

It appears to be a raleigh airlite. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayIS...NXaEKD8%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1288

 

[BrianEvesham]

Thanks jazloc.

 

[CopperCyclist]

Anyone else see the title and just know what the first reply would be?

 

[pad1979]

yep raleigh airlite sprint with new mavic cxp wheels michelin tyres, tektro calipers and a carbon stem. seems a good deal @ 300 compared with what else was out there.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

in ex con with no mechanical defects or in need of tyres. dont mind usual scuffs etc

preston (lancashire) region .

thanks
paul

Definitely agree with the advice regarding the Triban from Decathlon....well worth the money!

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Also....note they will deliver a fully assembled bicycle (in a huge box!) for £15. Just turn and tighten the stem and handlebars....using the multi tool they supply in the box.

I am between 5.10 and 5.11 with a 29-30cm inside leg and went for the 54cm and this feels perfect for me.

 

[BrianEvesham]

I am between 5.10 and 5.11 with a 29-30cm inside leg and went for the 54cm and this feels perfect for me.

That's amazingly short legs!

 

[mrandmrspoves]

That's amazingly short legs!

You're not wrong! I make up for it with a long body! Which does make cycle fitting a bit problematic! (I am talking about trouser fit though - not the often advocated shove a book into your crutch while standing against a wall and measure from where the top of the book is on the wall to the floor method!(