What bike should i buy?

[Gabrielederiu]

So I'm looking for a new bike. I'm 15, I'm 178cm and I weight about 72kg. I've got 2 options which I'm considering. The first one is a Kuota aero bike with a ultegra 11 speed r6800 and the bike is pretty light, size 54 and the owner says he has done only 70.3 iron man with this bike. The second option is an Olympia ikon with a dura ace di2 10speed. The 7970. The owner of the olympia is selling so he can have some money to focus more into cyclocross. The only problem for me is that the 7979 is an old system so if it breaks I'd have played myself. Another thing is that the Olympia is a size 52, and I should be on a 54 or 56. However do you guys think i can simply increase the saddle height and the stem length? Btw both these bikes are in carbon fiber if anyone wanted to know. Thanks for tje advice guys!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Components that first appeared in the 70s and earlier are still available to buy. I wouldn’t worry about a bike component being a few years old.

 

[Arrowfoot]

So I'm looking for a new bike. I'm 15, I'm 178cm and I weight about 72kg. I've got 2 options which I'm considering. The first one is a Kuota aero bike with a ultegra 11 speed r6800 and the bike is pretty light, size 54 and the owner says he has done only 70.3 iron man with this bike. The second option is an Olympia ikon with a dura ace di2 10speed. The 7970. The owner of the olympia is selling so he can have some money to focus more into cyclocross. The only problem for me is that the 7979 is an old system so if it breaks I'd have played myself. Another thing is that the Olympia is a size 52, and I should be on a 54 or 56. However do you guys think i can simply increase the saddle height and the stem length? Btw both these bikes are in carbon fiber if anyone wanted to know. Thanks for tje advice guys!

Might want to invest in something cheaper as well as newer as you will grow rapidly from that age. Also what are your plans for the bike. Are you into races or tri or just fitness etc. That will help others narrow down the search for you.

 

[cyberknight]

also check geometry aka frame sizing as different manufacturers measure differently , eg my bikes have a nominal 54 top tube but are listed as a 51 and a 48 based on seat tube size .
Personally if i was buying a second hand bike i would go mechanical shifting as i would imagine that if di2 goes wrong it would cost more to fix ?

 

[Cycleops]

Hello Gabriele and to CC.

You can discount the Olympia as you will rapidly outgrow it, leaving the other one. Check the frame carefully for damage and everything works as it should. Is the price fair? The Kuota sounds quite racy, is this what you want? Are you happy with rim brakes if fitted? If it has Di2 as ck suggests will you be able to maintain it and trouble shoot if if it goes wrong? Mechanical shifting is proven and more reliable.
As a general point things tend not to ‘break’ on bikes, rather wear out and can be replaced fairly easily. Considering all the above points if you’re comfortable on the bike go for it.

 

[Gabrielederiu]

Might want to invest in something cheaper as well as newer as you will grow rapidly from that age. Also what are your plans for the bike. Are you into races or tri or just fitness etc. That will help others narrow down the search for you.

Well I'm trying to switch sport. Running is getting boring even when I go on long distance runs like 16km so a bike would be perfect. But I do plan on going with a cycling club near me that I've spoken with. I dont think they race tho

 

[Gabrielederiu]

Hello Gabriele and to CC.

You can discount the Olympia as you will rapidly outgrow it, leaving the other one. Check the frame carefully for damage and everything works as it should. Is the price fair? The Kuota sounds quite racy, is this what you want? Are you happy with rim brakes if fitted? If it has Di2 as ck suggests will you be able to maintain it and trouble shoot if if it goes wrong? Mechanical shifting is proven and more reliable.
As a general point things tend not to ‘break’ on bikes, rather wear out and can be replaced fairly easily. Considering all the above points if you’re comfortable on the bike go for it.

Yea so the olympia Is the one with di2 shifting. The kuota is a mechanical ultegra r 6800. I havent tried it out yet but the guy is asking 1100 euros, but if i give him my electric scooter he can do 900. It would benefit me as I've only used it 2 times since I've bought it last year. I'm also considering other bikes but I have to see those first.

 

[Cycleops]

Yeahbut the Olympia is really too small for even now and I said you'll soon grow out of it. I would prefer you get regular shifting gears rather than electronic as it's one less thing to go wrong and you might need specialist help to sort it if it does. It's really up to you though. Getting rid of the electric scooter sounds very appealing and it will reduce your outlay.

 

[Gabrielederiu]

Yeahbut the Olympia is really too small for even now and I said you'll soon grow out of it. I would prefer you get regular shifting gears rather than electronic as it's one less thing to go wrong and you might need specialist help to sort it if it does. It's really up to you though. Getting rid of the electric scooter sounds very appealing and it will reduce your outlay.

yea i also thought that. i bought the electric scooter last year, and i can confirm they arent very useful unless you use them to get to work. (someone i dont do at 15) I'm also considering a willier thats a 52. do you think i can get away with adding a longer stem and adding more spacers?? there is also a BMC with the r6800 ultegra, but it has external cable routing. do you think that interior cable routing is a big deal???

 

[goldcoastjon]

Gabriel,

Have you reached your full height yet? What does your doctor say about how close you are? Even if you are close to your "final" height, I would not spend lots of money yet - even with younger siblings or cousins coming up who can use the bike if/when you outgrow it. (You will need funds for a bike helmet, maintenance, repairs, spare tires and tubes, tools, bike shorts, and other gear.

ALWAYS buy the bike that fits you best and makes you swoon the most when you ride it: nothing else is worth buying. If a bike does not fit you it will not handle well, you will be uncomfortable, and the bike will gather more dust than your e-scooter.

Try out LOTS of bikes (10-20) in your size range - at local shops and from private sellers. Once you know what size(s) fit(s) you best you can narrow your search and be more precise about components and ride characteristics.

This will NOT be your last bike so don't think that your choice is a "final" one.

 

[Cycleops]

yea i also thought that. i bought the electric scooter last year, and i can confirm they arent very useful unless you use them to get to work. (someone i dont do at 15) I'm also considering a willier thats a 52. do you think i can get away with adding a longer stem and adding more spacers?? there is also a BMC with the r6800 ultegra, but it has external cable routing. do you think that interior cable routing is a big deal???

You could make it fit you no problems but for how long? You will outgrow it very soon.
Internal cabling is just there to look neater and indeed it does but you might be cursing it when it starts to rattle inside the frame which can happen.

 

[Gabrielederiu]

You could make it fit you no problems but for how long? You will outgrow it very soon.
Internal cabling is just there to look neater and indeed it does but you might be cursing it when it starts to rattle inside the frame which can happen.

what about a 53? there is a pinarello F8 with a sram 10 speed, frame is of 2019. what do you think? here are some pics of the bike