Feel the need to get a road bike and as posted before have possibility of a Trek 1000sl second hand from £325-£350. It looks in great condition with little wear (from a photo) and seller tells me it's carbon fork despite giving these specs from trek website:
FramesetSizes54FrameAlpha SL AluminumForkBontrager Approved, carbonWheelsWheelsAlloy hubs; Alex alloy rims w/eyeletsTiresBontrager Select, 700x25cDrivetrainShiftersShimano Sora STI, 8 speedFront DerailleurShimano 2203Rear DerailleurShimano TiagraCrankBontrager Sport 52/42/30CassetteSRAM 850 12-26, 8 speedPedalsAlloy/nylon road w/clips and strapsComponentsSaddleBontrager Race Basic LuxSeat PostBontrager CarbonHandlebarsBontrager Sport, 26.0mmStemBontrager Select, 17 degreeHeadsetAheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealedBrakesetAlloy dual pivot w/Shimano Sora STI levers
I have found a Giant Defy 4 NEW with the following specs for £525 :
Frame - Giant AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid FormedTM
Fork - Cromoly, OverDrive Steerer
Shock - N/A
Handlebar - Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend, 26.0mm
Stem - Giant Alloy
Seatpost - Giant Alloy
Saddle - Giant Performance Road
Pedals - Caged w/ Clips
Shifters - Shimano 2300 24 speed
Front Derailleur - Shimano 2203
Rear Derailleur - Shimano 2300
Brakes - Tektro Giant specific Dual Pivot
Brake Levers - Shimano 2300
Cassette - SRAM PG 850 12-26
Chain - KMC Z7
Crankset - FSA Tempo, 30/42/52
Bottom Bracket - Cartridge
Rims - Giant Sport Road, Double Wall
Hubs - Formula Sealed
Spokes - Stainless Steel
Tyres - Kenda Kriterium, 700x25mm
I know very little about road bikes and would really appreciate advice in what I should do here. The only thing I do know is that I am keen to get started asap. I'm a bit worried about 8 gears only on the Trek. In my position (on a limited budget) what would you guys recommend?
FramesetSizes54FrameAlpha SL AluminumForkBontrager Approved, carbonWheelsWheelsAlloy hubs; Alex alloy rims w/eyeletsTiresBontrager Select, 700x25cDrivetrainShiftersShimano Sora STI, 8 speedFront DerailleurShimano 2203Rear DerailleurShimano TiagraCrankBontrager Sport 52/42/30CassetteSRAM 850 12-26, 8 speedPedalsAlloy/nylon road w/clips and strapsComponentsSaddleBontrager Race Basic LuxSeat PostBontrager CarbonHandlebarsBontrager Sport, 26.0mmStemBontrager Select, 17 degreeHeadsetAheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealedBrakesetAlloy dual pivot w/Shimano Sora STI levers
I have found a Giant Defy 4 NEW with the following specs for £525 :
Frame - Giant AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid FormedTM
Fork - Cromoly, OverDrive Steerer
Shock - N/A
Handlebar - Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend, 26.0mm
Stem - Giant Alloy
Seatpost - Giant Alloy
Saddle - Giant Performance Road
Pedals - Caged w/ Clips
Shifters - Shimano 2300 24 speed
Front Derailleur - Shimano 2203
Rear Derailleur - Shimano 2300
Brakes - Tektro Giant specific Dual Pivot
Brake Levers - Shimano 2300
Cassette - SRAM PG 850 12-26
Chain - KMC Z7
Crankset - FSA Tempo, 30/42/52
Bottom Bracket - Cartridge
Rims - Giant Sport Road, Double Wall
Hubs - Formula Sealed
Spokes - Stainless Steel
Tyres - Kenda Kriterium, 700x25mm
I know very little about road bikes and would really appreciate advice in what I should do here. The only thing I do know is that I am keen to get started asap. I'm a bit worried about 8 gears only on the Trek. In my position (on a limited budget) what would you guys recommend?