Second Road Bike - commuting

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Dan Ferris

Über Member
Hi I'm looking for a cheap road bike for commuting.

I wouldnt really want to spend any more than £300 on something that's used.

I have no brand preference my only limitation is the size - as i am only 5"6 i may be limited on what is available so would probably need a small.

I have been looking on eBay but thought i would ask here.

I'm based in Essex if that makes any difference.

Thanks in advance.

Dan
 

biggs682

Touch it up and ride it
Location
Northamptonshire
 

sight-pin

Veteran
Triban 3 Red Size 54, 2013.
New cassette and chain fitted by Decathlon
whilst being serviced.not used much after.
New saddle but old one available if wanted.
Seat post has been cut down by 1".
Rear skewer on show not included, changed back to the
original as the one in the pics belongs to the turbo.
Buyer collects £125.
I'm in Langdon Hills area.
I'll try and upload some pics if your interested.
 

cm2mackem

Über Member
Location
Chelmsford
Hi I'm looking for a cheap road bike for commuting.

I wouldnt really want to spend any more than £300 on something that's used.

I have no brand preference my only limitation is the size - as i am only 5"6 i may be limited on what is available so would probably need a small.

I have been looking on eBay but thought i would ask here.

I'm based in Essex if that makes any difference.

Thanks in advance.

Dan
Raleigh in the for sale section not far from you
 

rockyraccoon

Veteran
Btwin size is based on top tube, so 54 is equivalent to 56 or 57 from other brands. I know that because I made the mistake of buying one from another user a few years back and it was too big for my other half who is 5"6'. Seat tube was fine but top tube was too stretchy even with a very short mtb stem
 

vickster

Legendary Member
I'd expect a 54cm TT to be too big for someone who is 5'6, esp a woman. I'm a smidge under 5'10 and all my bikes have a 54/55cm TT with a 100mm stem. I'm female, long of leg (34cm), thus relatively shorter of torso
 
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