Buying my first proper bike

[CanucksTraveller]

Looks a bit expensive for a 2008 or maybe even 2007 model, especially once adding postage

I read it as the 2013 model, ("bought 3 years ago"), where does it say 2008/2007? I may have missed something.

 

[vickster]

I read it as the 2013 model, ("bought 3 years ago"), where does it say 2008/2007? I may have missed something.

I bought one in 2008/2009 I know because I had a bad tumble off it in Sept 2009 and farked my knee

Pretty sure it's the exact same model. The seller may not have bought new? Or it had been knocking around a while at the lbs

Ok it's a 2008

http://archive.trekbikes.com/us/en/2008/trek/73fxwsd#/us/en/2008/trek/73fxwsd/details

The 2009 was also gold, but the finishing kit was silver and the motif/design a little different to that of the the eBay bike

http://archive.trekbikes.com/gb/en/2009/trek/73fxwsd#/uk/en/2009/trek/73fxwsd/details

The 2010 was white, 2011 was light blue, 2012 grey, 2013 black according to the trek archive

 

[dim]

don't rush .... there are loads of bargains .... if you want something a bit more 'sporty':
trek road bike ... £200 buy it now
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/trek-road-bike-/262777801987?hash=item3d2ec70d03:g:F~cAAOSw2xRYTUCk

 

[vickster]

Maintenance wise the shops round here charge £39.99 for a service and £15 for a 'gear service'. I know halfords have a list of charges on the website should you choose to have them maintain it.

They will perform a free '6 week check' after you purchased the bike. This will normally involve making sure all the bolts are tight. Checking tyre pressure and maybe tightening cables if needed.

GOAB

Join British cycling, you'll get 10% off the bike, all purchases and also all servicing/maintenance

 

[greekonabike]

don't rush .... there are loads of bargains .... if you want something a bit more 'sporty':
trek road bike ... £200 buy it now
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/trek-road-bike-/262777801987?hash=item3d2ec70d03:g:F~cAAOSw2xRYTUCk

That's lovely I'll swap it for a rusty Apollo hardtail, £25.65, and half a pack of Rolo's

GOAB

 

[Reynard]

@vickster I am a short female so I'll be sticking to the women's sized bikes. I'll check to see if I have Evans near me but I don't think so. Will consider second-hand though, thanks for that!

How tall are you @xahend ? I also fall into the "short female" category - am 4' 11". You might find that looking at junior bikes is a good option. If you're at the shorter end of the scale heightwise, even a ladies' frame may be too big - found that over the autumn when looking for a road bike. If this is the case, there may well be some really good deals on secondhand junior bikes right now if kids have gotten new ones for Xmas.

 

[Grant Fondo]

How tall are you @xahend ? I also fall into the "short female" category - am 4' 11". You might find that looking at junior bikes is a good option. If you're at the shorter end of the scale heightwise, even a ladies' frame may be too big - found that over the autumn when looking for a road bike. If this is the case, there may well be some really good deals on secondhand junior bikes right now if kids have gotten new ones for Xmas.

Hello down there....i'm 6ft 4 lol

 

[Reynard]

Hello down there....i'm 6ft 4 lol

And hello up there

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I bought one in 2008/2009.....

Ah I see, good detective skills.
Mine's a 2011, though it's pretty hard to tell on the men's versions since they're nearly always black or grey!

 

[vickster]

Ah I see, good detective skills.
Mine's a 2011, though it's pretty hard to tell on the men's versions since they're nearly always black or grey!

I only knew cos I had one

 

[Grant Fondo]

And hello up there

At least it doesnt hurt as much when you fall off! Lol.
Ps its a long way down from a 60cm frame ♿

 

[Reynard]

At least it doesnt hurt as much when you fall off! Lol.
Ps its a long way down from a 60cm frame ♿

It's not the falling off that's the issue here, it's the getting a leg over in the first place

 

[vickster]

It's not the falling off that's the issue here, it's the getting a leg over in the first place

Get a room you two

 

[Pale Rider]

Hello down there....i'm 6ft 4 lol

You should be called Grande Fondo, not Grant Fondo.

 

[Reynard]

Get a room you two

*chuckle*

BTW, I looked it up, my road bike has a 38cm frame...