presta
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And you have the fitness for it?
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And you have the fitness for it?
What do you mean? Can I control it ?
vickster
Legendary Member
You don’t have to be super fit to ride a roadbike
I manage ok and I’m well crocked! He’s (I’m assuming they are male) 17 so probably fairly healthy and small so presumably also pretty light, good for hills.He doesn’t actually say he’s going to race or even join a club.
Why shouldn’t he get a bike with drop bars if that’s what he wants.
roubaixtuesday
self serving virtue signaller
Most road bikes these days come with a 1:1 lowest gear ratio, which unless you're really unfit and riding extreme hills is a pretty low gear for a light bike with no luggage.
Jameshow
Veteran
There is a guy on eBay from Winchester who does good used bikes.......
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12594287...tixoXeJTeO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12570808...tixoXeJTeO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12594287...tixoXeJTeO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12570808...tixoXeJTeO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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would you recommend a second hand bike or a new bike for a beginner?
Vantage
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@AresTo the triban will suit you just fine.
As it's a new bike you won't have the worry of a possible damaged frame/forks or worn components. Decathlon will also service it after a month for free I believe. It'll be under warranty if it develops any serious faults and the money you save over the giant will buy you some decent lights, spare inner tubes, puncture kit, pump and a saddle bag to hold all that stuff.
That bike according to the web comes in at 10.9kg which is certainly not heavy by any standard.
The triban being at the cheaper end of the market will also have more relaxed geometry which you'll be thankful for during leisure rides. You don't need racing geometry. As the bike is cheaper, parts will be cheaper to replace when they wear out/break. Something a 17 year old will appreciate.
As a first bike, it's perfect. You can go more expensive when you get older. Something I and I'm sure many others here learnt the hard way.
As it's a new bike you won't have the worry of a possible damaged frame/forks or worn components. Decathlon will also service it after a month for free I believe. It'll be under warranty if it develops any serious faults and the money you save over the giant will buy you some decent lights, spare inner tubes, puncture kit, pump and a saddle bag to hold all that stuff.
That bike according to the web comes in at 10.9kg which is certainly not heavy by any standard.
The triban being at the cheaper end of the market will also have more relaxed geometry which you'll be thankful for during leisure rides. You don't need racing geometry. As the bike is cheaper, parts will be cheaper to replace when they wear out/break. Something a 17 year old will appreciate.
As a first bike, it's perfect. You can go more expensive when you get older. Something I and I'm sure many others here learnt the hard way.
Jameshow
Veteran
Either they seem pretty new to me with a big discount. As soon as you ride it, it becomes used!
Some people like a new bike though, how else would the rest of us get secondhand bikes!!
roubaixtuesday
self serving virtue signaller
My advise would be to try before you buy for fit/comfort, but don't spend lots of money on it - it won't make any significant difference to your safety which helmet you have. Precisely which one doesn't matter. Decathlon or Halfords probably a good bet for something cheap.
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Pale Rider
Legendary Member
As you say, buy something that fits from the shop the bike comes from.
They might even throw in a budget helmet for 'free' if it will close the deal.
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vickster
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vickster
Legendary Member
Potentially different geometry too, gravel more relaxed. Doesn’t have to be heavier, depends what you’re comparing!
If around 600pound range will you get a road bike or gravel bike for riding?