First Road Bike Question
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Edwards80
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- Location
- Stockport, UK
Another vote for the Triban 3 - Was my 1st road bike for christmas and I now cannot get out on it enough - Excellent value for money. Sturdy too as I commute with reasonably heavy panniers.
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bucksgill
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- Portsmouth
I think it's going to have to be the Decathlon then, you've sold it to me.
It is one that could be upgraded a little if/when I felt was necessary to a decent standard as opposed to buying a new one for more money?
The next question (I'll stop soon) is what size, I'm about 6'2" and my inside leg is 34-35". Obviously if I go in store I can sit and find out but if not what what you guys and girls recommend? and is the 3cm difference between 57cm and 60cm that much as I have no idea?
It is one that could be upgraded a little if/when I felt was necessary to a decent standard as opposed to buying a new one for more money?
The next question (I'll stop soon) is what size, I'm about 6'2" and my inside leg is 34-35". Obviously if I go in store I can sit and find out but if not what what you guys and girls recommend? and is the 3cm difference between 57cm and 60cm that much as I have no idea?
vickster
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I'd say you'd be best taking a trip up the M3 to Reading, they have 60cm frames in stock, not the 57cm apparently.
If you buy online and it's no good, you can return under DSR but it'd be a hassle I'd say
Having just bought a bike online, it is far easier to buy in store...and you'd get it straight away
If you buy online and it's no good, you can return under DSR but it'd be a hassle I'd say
Having just bought a bike online, it is far easier to buy in store...and you'd get it straight away
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bucksgill
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- Portsmouth
Sorry didn't refresh the page before posting so I didn't see this, I have read it can often be the best bet but I have really no idea what to look for so I'm a bit uncomfortable in doing so. And just finding any in a viable area has been frustrating, but I'll keep looking before I do buy a bike just in case a corker pops up
Sorry didn't refresh the page before posting so I didn't see this, I have read it can often be the best bet but I have really no idea what to look for so I'm a bit uncomfortable in doing so. And just finding any in a viable area has been frustrating, but I'll keep looking before I do buy a bike just in case a corker pops up
That's fair enough. At least with a new bike you know exactly what you are getting! I looked on eBay within 50 miles of Portsmouth, and nothing jumped out at me as a particularly great deal in your rough frame size.
If you are looking at getting the Triban, I would definitely recommend going in-store to make sure you get the sizing right.
vickster
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Shame you are such a big chap http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/giant-defy-4-2010/95175662
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bucksgill
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- Portsmouth
Anyone have any experience of leg trimming to fit onto smaller bikes?
I think I'll pop up to Reading someone over the next week or two so in the meantime I will just have to keep an eye out
hopefully I'll get lucky. I'm also gonna pop in a few times to my LBS and see if they have any decent second hand bikes pass through.
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bucksgill
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- Portsmouth
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HALCYON-C...UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item3cbdc90289#ht_1867wt_754
Never come across the make before, but is that anything good? I literally have no idea
Never come across the make before, but is that anything good? I literally have no idea
vickster
Squire
Stick with Decathlon...
You could look at a Halfords bike, but the Decathlon is still better specced
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_810707_langId_-1_categoryId_165710
Still may not be big enough, but will give you an idea as to what £300 ish gets in a new road bike
You could look at a Halfords bike, but the Decathlon is still better specced
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_810707_langId_-1_categoryId_165710
Still may not be big enough, but will give you an idea as to what £300 ish gets in a new road bike
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bucksgill
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- Portsmouth
Stick with Decathlon...
Think I'm going to have to, can't go against all these pro-Decathlon posters
just got to try and find out when they are likely to both have the 57cm and 60cm to try and hope I don't go there on false information Cheers for all the help from everyone, I'll post when I get it and at the same time I'm sure I'll be thanking you all for advising me to get it!
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bucksgill
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- Portsmouth
Saw this today:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Felt-F100...=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2c6286a20c#ht_500wt_949
Not far from me, again is it any good/ any better than the Triban 3? Which I may be getting this weekend if not.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Felt-F100...=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2c6286a20c#ht_500wt_949
Not far from me, again is it any good/ any better than the Triban 3? Which I may be getting this weekend if not.
ooh,,now that is nice ,,it all depends on if u like the look of it and the colour and stuff ,,id say thats a better bike than the decathlon one ,but bear in mind it is second hand and u will have to up your budget and buy pedals to suit (15£ upwards i guess) ,,def worth going to have a look at
