Looking for a second hand winter bike.

[Slick]

I've just handed my trusted Carrera over to a mate from work who is just trying to get into cycling. I originally considered keeping it as a winter bike as my new bike didn't seem to handle the winter roads round here very well. It left me with a bit of a space in the garage that requires filling and I did think about another new bike but thought a good second hand bike might be better. I found a few different ones on gumtree, and was wondering what anyone thought of my shortlist. I assume I can post links from that site?


https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/...inarello-wheelset-mostly-brand-new/1257727562

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/cannondale-caad8-sora-2016-road-bike/1258584268


https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/-brand-new-cube-attain-gtc-road-bike-2017/1261038163

 

[Slick]

A couple of cheaper options.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/...ull-size-adult-male-trek-road-bike/1261146326

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/specialized-secteur-road-bike/1261572233

 

[vickster]

Ribble winter for sale here

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/fs-3-kids-bike-and-2-adult-bikes.220697/

 

[Slick]

Looks good too, but a bit far away when there's some more local to me. I did see a Ribble very similar advertised in my area but discounted it for no other reason than perceived value for money compared to the above list.

 

[vickster]

Will any of the bikes you've linked take proper full size mudguards with say a 28mm tyre? A must for a winter bike imo. I'd look at a CX/gravel type bike perhaps as a winter ride rather than a sporty roadbike of the types you've linked. Fatter tyres, mudguards etc. Look for a Genesis Croix de fer, Pinnacle Arkose or similar

 

[Slick]

It's difficult to tell from available information but the Trek already has a front mudguard fitted. I thought about a gravel bike but I rarely do anything that's not on road but I suppose winter roads can be a bit rougher.

 

[vickster]

Why can't you use your existing bike?

 

[smokeysmoo]

@biggs682 is our resident purveyor of quality second hand bicycles of distinction

 

[Slick]

Why can't you use your existing bike?

I could, but I had a bit of hassle with the brakes sticking due to salt on the exposed actuating arm last winter when it was only a few weeks old. I didn't think it boded well for a full winter.

 

[Slick]

Will any of the bikes you've linked take proper full size mudguards with say a 28mm tyre? A must for a winter bike imo. I'd look at a CX/gravel type bike perhaps as a winter ride rather than a sporty roadbike of the types you've linked. Fatter tyres, mudguards etc. Look for a Genesis Croix de fer, Pinnacle Arkose or similar

I did see a Croix de fer. I'll have another look.

 

[roadrash]

@biggs682 is our resident purveyor of quality second hand bicycles of distinction

and it just so happens he posted this ten mins ago....
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/specialized-allez.222539/#post-4920421

 

[Slick]

This one looks the part but probably just a bit small.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/...e-suitable-for-5-5-to-5-11-approx./1261133192

 

[Slick]

and it just so happens he posted this ten mins ago....
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/specialized-allez.222539/#post-4920421

Would you believe that looks a bit big and maybe a bit stretched for me as well.

 

[Slick]

Will any of the bikes you've linked take proper full size mudguards with say a 28mm tyre? A must for a winter bike imo. I'd look at a CX/gravel type bike perhaps as a winter ride rather than a sporty roadbike of the types you've linked. Fatter tyres, mudguards etc. Look for a Genesis Croix de fer, Pinnacle Arkose or similar

Found it.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/...yclocross-bike-very-good-condition/1260934717

 

[biggs682]

Would you believe that looks a bit big and maybe a bit stretched for me as well.

How tall are you , its set for me at 5ft 10" in pics and is fine apart fro reach but a shorter stem would sort that

@smokeysmoo & @roadrash thanks