Carrera Zelos limited edition advice for newbie

[JMP]

Hi guys, looking at getting my first and a very cheap road bike.

I have the option to buy a brand new Carrera Zelos limited edition for £140. With adding some decent tyres and guards i could spend around the £200 mark.

I have read a few reviews that say its an ok starter bike but generally people say the triban 3 is a better option but at this price can i pass it up???

Any general info is welcome and also about some tyres please.

Thanks

 

[SteCenturion]

Go for it @JMP (coincidently the designation for one of my favourite Marshall amps is JMP).

Likelihood is that you will ride it for a year then upgrade to a more advanced bike, but shouldn't lose a lot of £££ when buying at that price.

As long as you enjoy your cycling, it's all that matters really.

 

[AndyRM]

For £140 you'll not get better. Getting your hands on a Triban would be tricky as they're currently sold out!

ETA - it's the 2014 Triban which is sold out. Next year's model is available, but double the price of the Carrerra.

 

[JMP]

I do like the look of the bike and as my budget is pretty much budgetless i was hoping people would say its good enough to start on.

As for the tyres i need to try and get something as bulletproof as i can. Speed is not a factor for me at the min just durability?

 

[AndyRM]

Yep, totally fine for a starter bike.

The standard tyres will almost certainly be crap. My preference is Continental Gatorskin (no punctures in over a year of commuting), but other options are available - Schwalbe Lugano are well thought of on here, as are Vittoria Rubino.

 

[vickster]

Go for it

 

[cyberknight]

Assuming its the right size you cant go wrong at that price.

 

[IanG1]

Bargain pal. Get it bought, get out on it and get hooked like most of us here then keep it as a winter bike when you upgrade.

 

[JMP]

Bought it :-) got almost £100 of extras and in total is cost me just over £190 as i get a discount from halfords through my job.

 

[iggibizzle]

#bargain

 

[AndyRM]

Bought it :-) got almost £100 of extras and in total is cost me just over £190 as i get a discount from halfords through my job.

Back of the net. Chapeau sir!