First Road bike Wanted

[Dajoker188]

Hey everyone

Been mountain biking for a long time and have finally decided to take the leap into road cycling. I have a budget around £200 and i live in the Birmingham area.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Do you want a race geometry bike, touring bike, hybrid? What sort of riding are you planning to do? Whatever you decide, with your budget buy something second hand. You'll get a lot more bike for your money than you will buying a new bike for that price, then if you decide to sell it on in the future you won't lose too much IMO

 

[Dajoker188]

Sorry for not being more specific. I am looking for a race type as i will be doing some performance training with a few friends. And thank you for the great advice. I will start looking for some second hand bikes straight away. What types of components should i be looking for or are good for my price range?

 

[biggs682]

loads to choose from out there

 

[smokeysmoo]

I'd personally try to find a bike with Shimano 105 components, but you'd be very lucky to do so for £200. Shimano Tiagra is a good work horse groupset, and is easily upgraded if the need arises.

The problem now is it's a sellers market due to the time of year, so you may have to push your budget a bit for the right bike.

Something like this could be a good starting point, (although it's Campagnolo as opposed to Shimano and I've obviously no idea what size you need), http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graham-We...UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2a1bf2ff28#ht_500wt_1413

If you see anything on sites like eBay you can always pop a link on here and ask for peoples opinions, I'll guarantee you'll get some

 

[BigTam]

Or even better, if you are a short arse and want to spend a wee bit more on a really sorted bike, buy mine.

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/felt-z85-2011.97487/

 

[Dajoker188]

Thanks smokey, watching the bike now.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Or even better, if you are a short arse and want to spend a wee bit more on a really sorted bike, buy mine.
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/felt-z85-2011.97487/

Thanks smokey, watching the bike now.

BT's got a point, his Felt is a lot of bike for the brass. On one hand it will obliterate your budget, but on the other hand you won't have any fettling to do, and mods to make or any upgrades to do for quite some time.

From BT's thread the sizing of the bike suits riders 5' 4" to 5' 9"

 

[tornadotony]

As had been commented you won't get much for £200. I have a Carbon 2300 Trek with campag mirage groupset for £325
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/trek-2300-53-cm-naked-carbon-frame-alloy-rear-stays.99929/

 

[Dajoker188]

i have had a change of mind and i want to purchase a hybrid bike to ease my self into road biking. Is the specialized sirrus sport 2012 worth getting for £180?

 

[defy-one]

Sounds a great price

 

[Dajoker188]

cheers mate, i think i will buy it then

 

[defy-one]

Any more going for £180?

 

[vickster]

Just check it's not nicked - I'd expect a 6 month old bike to come with a receipt...