Need help with first road bike

[BenTHP]

Hey guys and gals

I'm new to the cycling community so thought I'd say hello . I'm primarily a runner but I'm looking to get into cycling aswell.

Looking to get a bike but I'm a bit lost on what to go for, I have looked at a few bikes but I don't no whats best for a beginner. I have cycled before but not for a number of years. Any advice?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Viking-Pursuit-Gents-Speed-Aluminium/dp/B00MWTZ71O
http://www.amazon.co.uk/2014-Whistle-Creek-Gents-Racing/dp/B00JEF02VY
http://www.amazon.co.uk/2014-Whistle-Modoc-Gents-Racing/dp/B00JF4I888

 

[jack smith]

Wow step away from those now! For £500 or thereabouts you could buy something brand new from a reptuable brand, take a look ay the specialized allez for example one of thr best known begginner bikes at that price range
b'twin triban is a very good bike too

 

[raleighnut]

^^^^+1 Look in bike shops near you, at least then you can get a proper look at them and get some good advice, Cheap bikes off T'internet are best avoided unless you are a competent bike mechanic and there is nothing more frustrating than a badly set up bike.

 

[Cyclist33]

^^^^+1 Look in bike shops near you, at least then you can get a proper look at them and get some good advice, Cheap bikes off T'internet are best avoided unless you are a competent bike mechanic and there is nothing more frustrating than a badly set up bike.

Maybe being taken hostage by Islamic State...

 

[raleighnut]

Maybe being taken hostage by Islamic State...

 

[cyberknight]

http://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-performance-pr7-road-bike-73113.html

 

[Colnago Master]

Your LBS will usually give you a discount bringing the price down close to the Internet. I always recommend mine as you get a good honest service and they have good after sales service, which is important when you're new to cycling.
Paying slightly more from your LBS is money well spent.

 

[Joffey]

Have a look at the Decathlon website, or pop into one of their stores - B'Twin Triban 500 is excellent.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-5...6;53453;4414&gclid=CIScmMWmvsUCFUuWtAodxn8AGA

Currently on sale at £330. My mate has one and it is very nice for that kind of money.

 

[sir adrian dangerous]

Hey guys and gals

I'm new to the cycling community so thought I'd say hello . I'm primarily a runner but I'm looking to get into cycling aswell.

Looking to get a bike but I'm a bit lost on what to go for, I have looked at a few bikes but I don't no whats best for a beginner. I have cycled before but not for a number of years. Any advice?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Viking-Pursuit-Gents-Speed-Aluminium/dp/B00MWTZ71O
http://www.amazon.co.uk/2014-Whistle-Creek-Gents-Racing/dp/B00JEF02VY
http://www.amazon.co.uk/2014-Whistle-Modoc-Gents-Racing/dp/B00JF4I888

Try all terrain cycles which isn't that far from you, it's in saltaire Bradford. They sell giant bikes which are great bikes. I think the defy range are in budget

 

[SteCenturion]

http://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-performance-pr7-road-bike-73113.html

Good call if that is the Max budget, can't do much better for a new bike.