First road bike

[vickster]

Good options but the Boardman is not a available yet according to Halfords site, the Decathlon on,yin XS which would be too small if a 50cm TT is indeed needed (@Anonymous1502 can you at least confirm the friends height), the Willie sizing needs checking but Merlin say 15-20 day build time.

how much of a hurry is the friend in to buy? Had the Trek been confirmed as the right size and in stock?

 

[BigMeatball]

sure, put a wee gift.

it's useful when you're embarrassed and don't really know what to say.

i've seen it done a lot, you're not the first one.

 

[Anonymous1502]

Good options but the Boardman is not a available yet according to Halfords site, the Decathlon on,yin XS which would be too small if a 50cm TT is indeed needed (@Anonymous1502 can you at least confirm the friends height), the Willie sizing needs checking but Merlin say 15-20 day build time.

how much of a hurry is the friend in to buy? Had the Trek been confirmed as the right size and in stock?

They would like to purchase the bike within 2-4 weeks. Trek has their size in stock but they will need to pre-order however there is no click and collect option so they are put off as they wouldn't know how to assemble the bike themselves.

 

[vickster]

They would like to purchase the bike within 2-4 weeks. Trek has their size in stock but they will need to pre-order however there is no click and collect option so they are put off as they wouldn't know how to assemble the bike themselves.

Trek have no stock on their website - they need to call Balfe's directly who are in 3 London locations and ask if they have it assembled and ready to go if collected (make an appointment - all assuming friend is also in London)

https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/content/covid-19-information-for-customers.aspx

Phone numbers here https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/our-stores/

Bike shops are mainly open and selling bikes that they have - they just can't get any more stock from the distributors/manufacturers as there aren't any! Balfe's say they have to pre-order the Trek - I'd ask where from and are they sure they can get it!

There's no guarantee the Allez will be available in early August despite what Evans say

Sigma have this in a 47 or 50cm - but as they are so busy, they need 23 days to build and ship - may be quicker if you go collect - they are very close to a station, straight route from Waterloo. Pick up the phone to ask

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Trek/Domane-AL-2-Womens-Road-Bike-2020/MSXV