Road bike wanted

[nickg]

If you mean rt58, this one?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Planet-X...971925?hash=item1f0eb8b415:g:ypUAAOSwM4JenDlW

Hi yes that's the one.

 

[vickster]

Wouldn’t be my thing and there’s not much about the bike itself. Ask seller if he has the receipt (if he’s had from new, should be able to get from PX if misplaced). 56 might be ok if you’re a long torso’d 5’10, check the geometry as it does seem to be sold as large

 

[nickg]

Wouldn’t be my thing and there’s not much about the bike itself. Ask seller if he has the receipt (if he’s had from new, should be able to get from PX if misplaced). 56 might be ok if you’re a long torso’d 5’10, check the geometry

I've now also seen a specialised tarmac sport aswell.

I'm 5ft 10 and been reccomend a 54-56cm frame.

 

[vickster]

I've now also seen a specialised tarmac sport aswell.

I'm 5ft 10 and been reccomend a 54-56cm frame.

I’m your height and ride 54cm but I’m very long legged with shorter reach and obviously it’s very frame dependent!
see if you can view the options

 

[nickg]

I’m your height and ride 54cm but I’m very long legged with shorter reach and obviously it’s very frame dependent!
see if you can view the options

I had a medium wilier when I had a road bike before. I ride a large cube attention mtb and that's pretty comfortable. Although I know set up is different.

 

[vickster]

Yep, good luck with your search 👍

 

[biggs682]

Welcome @nickg where are you based ?
Second hand can unearth some bargains for sure .
I normally have a few for sale from retro bikes to lightly used but in total lockdown at the moment.
Do you feel comfortable buying second hand ?

 

[nickg]

Welcome @nickg where are you based ?
Second hand can unearth some bargains for sure .
I normally have a few for sale from retro bikes to lightly used but in total lockdown at the moment.
Do you feel comfortable buying second hand ?

Yes I do feel comfortable buying 2nd hand. Aslong as the frame is sound I can replace and fix most things. I've got tools.

I'm in colchester.

 

[Cycleops]

If you can push your budget a bit and/ or negotiate this looks perfect and not far from you.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...ampaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

 

[nickg]

If you can push your budget a bit and/ or negotiate this looks perfect and not far from you.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...ampaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

Yeah I see that but it's too big being a 58.

 

[nickg]

If you can push your budget a bit and/ or negotiate this looks perfect and not far from you.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...ampaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

I've spoken with this guy and I've got the price down some as it requires a new lever. What do you think I should pay for something like this?

 

[biggs682]

I've spoken with this guy and I've got the price down some as it requires a new lever. What do you think I should pay for something like this?

Can you get a matching lever ?
If so offer him price minus new lever and £45 for fitting and see what happens

 

[nickg]

Can you get a matching lever ?
If so offer him price minus new lever and £45 for fitting and see what happens

Are they a decent bike? Yes you can get the lever.

 

[biggs682]

Are they a decent bike? Yes you can get the lever.

No personal experience but they are a known brand .
And it has got a good spec so should be ok but who can tell , it's a lot of money for a faulty bike in my mind

 

[Grant Fondo]

I've spoken with this guy and I've got the price down some as it requires a new lever. What do you think I should pay for something like this?

Not sure but be careful with size, i ride 58cm frames and 6ft 3ins , good luck and hope you find the perfect bike