Buying a bike
- Thread starter jeow
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mark st1
Plastic Manc
- Location
- Leafy Berkshire
Sorry to hijack anyone know what a good price is for second hand 105 shifters front and rear mech and front and rear brake calipers ?
As a fellow newbie 
I'd go to your local bike shop and ask around to see what they recommend for your needs / ability / budget.
Road Racer / Hybrid / Mountain Bike ?
The important point rather than which bike is making sure you get one that fits as there are marked differences in each manufacturer and frame size as I found out - medium in one brand is not necessarily medium in another!
At this point you'll have a bike that is your starting point - then go out and compare other brands etc. to see which feels better for you and ticks your boxes.
You'll need to allow a couple of hundred for accessories and as a newbie you might be better looking towards the £500 end of your budget - you can always upgrade later if the bug bites!
I'd go to your local bike shop and ask around to see what they recommend for your needs / ability / budget.Road Racer / Hybrid / Mountain Bike ?
The important point rather than which bike is making sure you get one that fits as there are marked differences in each manufacturer and frame size as I found out - medium in one brand is not necessarily medium in another!
At this point you'll have a bike that is your starting point - then go out and compare other brands etc. to see which feels better for you and ticks your boxes.
You'll need to allow a couple of hundred for accessories and as a newbie you might be better looking towards the £500 end of your budget - you can always upgrade later if the bug bites!
brucers
Guru
- Location
- Scunthorpe
Part of me thinks spending that much on a new bike by someone who is new to cycling is unwise....it could end up being an expensive mistake. Having said that quality makes so much difference. I personally would have looked at a decent but cheaper secondhand bike....but then all my bikes are secondhand!
