What road bike?

[Specialized Hardrock]

Hi guys,

I bought a mtb and know I am wanting a road bike as the majority of my riding is on the road! I know I should have just bought a road bike in the first place but I was impatient and rushed into just getting On the road! I was just wondering If any one could suggest a fairly cheap road bike under £200 or cheaper I know this won't buy me a lot but I just want to try it out really before I go buying something expensive! Any help is appreciated. Thanks again!

 

[Learnincurve]

I've been looking at cheap second hand and basic road bikes myself and have come to the realisation that they are at least 1/3 more expensive than the equivalent level mountain bikes and £200 road bikes are either going to be arse or need a lot of work. If you intend to buy a nice one if you like the feel of the road bike position then I would suggest you hire rather than buy.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

Buy a classic (ish) Reynolds framed road bike. They tend to go for £80-£150 depending on condition.

The peugeot bikes are loved by a good few, and I am loving my Optimum. Parts are cheap as chips but shop around and you'll find most are just collecting dust in a garage and in need of a basic service

 

[vickster]

Perhaps @biggs682 can help out?

Otherwise, halfords have their carrera models under £300, the blue and white one is £299 tomorrow, and there's always the triban option from decathlon. Many on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=Triban+3&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

[Sharky]

Not recommending, but I was quite surprised that asda direct has quite a range of cheap road bikes.
Keith

 

[biggs682]

@Specialized Hardrock where are in the uk are you based ?

how tall are you ?

let me know as i have a few options at mo

 

[Cycleops]

Secondhand is definitely the way to go and if @biggs682 doesn't have something in his stable to suit I'll eat my cycling helmet!

 

[Specialized Hardrock]

@Specialized Hardrock where are in the uk are you based ?

how tall are you ?

let me know as i have a few options at mo

Lancashire

and I'm around 5' 7'

Cheers

 

[biggs682]

Lancashire

and I'm around 5' 7'

Cheers

shame you are not a bit more local as i would quite happily say come and have a try on a few road bikes to see re size and what you think , would suggest a 54cm or 21.5" sized frame to start with and then try 1 size up or down and see what fits best .

got nothing built for sale ready at mo but will look and see whats in the pipeline that i know about and let you know

 

[Matt-g]

Halfords have got a carrera tdf special education on for £269 at the moment.....

 

[Specialized Hardrock]

shame you are not a bit more local as i would quite happily say come and have a try on a few road bikes to see re size and what you think , would suggest a 54cm or 21.5" sized frame to start with and then try 1 size up or down and see what fits best .

got nothing built for sale ready at mo but will look and see whats in the pipeline that i know about and let you know

Thanks for all your help, that would be brilliant I just don't want to spend a lot on a new bike. I still want a good looking second hand bike, but still need to sell mine I'm hoping to get around £280 for it. Once that has gone I can then get a road bike. Cheers to everyone!

 

[Ian_w]

I picked up a virtually new red triban 3 on Gumtree for 160 a few weeks ago to replace my hybrid.well worth keeping your eyes peeled.

 

[MarkF]

I've been looking at cheap second hand and basic road bikes myself and have come to the realisation that they are at least 1/3 more expensive than the equivalent level mountain bikes and £200 road bikes are either going to be arse or need a lot of work.

See above............I bought an "as new" Triban 3 for £200 a year ago and haven't spent a penny on it since it's arrival.

 

[Specialized Hardrock]

Mekk Pinerolo AL ZR 2300 Racing Road Bike 2013

are these any good guys?

 

[vickster]

For £200?! It has got to be stolen!! Post a link