which road bike?

[michael abbott]

hello everybody ive had a mountain bike 18 months ,rarely go off road so im thinking about getting rid and getting a road bike . wife wont let me have 2 bikes. can anybody recomend the best road bike for about £600. does anywhere in west yorkshire part ex bikes? cheers

 

[DCLane]

The only one I know of is: http://www.bikeshopleeds.co.uk/about_us.html

They are also known as Factory Direct Bikes and sell Probike and Merida.

My suggestion is to find the bike you want for £600 and sell it on Gumtree or eBay. I've had no issues selling on eBay and the price paid has been more than I paid every time, despite the bikes having 5-15 years use by me!

 

[4F]

hello everybody ive had a mountain bike 18 months ,rarely go off road so im thinking about getting rid and getting a road bike . wife wont let me have 2 bikes. can anybody recomend the best road bike for about £600. does anywhere in west yorkshire part ex bikes? cheers

Time to change wife ? I would put your case that you need a backup in case there is a problem with bike number 1 and why does she need more than 1 pair of shoes / handbag when she can ony wear / use one at a time. Let us know how you get on

 

[DCLane]

Just a thought. My wife's agreed (finally!) that 3 bikes is OK:

- Main road bike
- Mountain bike
- Winter road bike/backup

Only I've got 4, including the 'loan bike' - a freebie road bike.

 

[defy-one]

Just a thought. My wife's agreed (finally!) that 3 bikes is OK:

- Main road bike
- Mountain bike
- Winter road bike/backup

Only I've got 4, including the 'loan bike' - a freebie road bike.

She's a keeper

Sent from my GT-I9100

 

[RoadBikeRecommendation]

I too have a mean and heartless missus who only lets me keep one bike. Despite my attempts to educate her in the art of bike ownership.

Give us a visit at www.roadbikerecommendation.co.uk. We'll find something local for you.

 

[DCLane]

She's a keeper

What? The wife or the 4th bike? (given I've been married 20 years, probably the wife)

 

[defy-one]

What? The wife or the 4th bike? (given I've been married 20 years, probably the wife)

22 years for me this September - wish i could trade her in for a high end carbon!

Sent from my GT-I9100

 

[oldfatfool]

The only one I know of is: http://www.bikeshopleeds.co.uk/about_us.html

The last time I bought a bike from them (all be it 15years ago) In order to qualify for the figure they quote px the the bike had to be under 3 years old,been purchased from them and been serviced by them annually. May have changed but expect to be asked to nip round the back and drop your trousers.

 

[Willo]

Can't believe you all ask before buying bike(s)! Just bring em home as though you've always had it tucked away at the back of the shed.

 

[cyberknight]

Just a thought. My wife's agreed (finally!) that 3 bikes is OK:

- Main road bike
- Mountain bike
- Winter road bike/backup

Only I've got 4, including the 'loan bike' - a freebie road bike.

My wife may have many faults but she understands my hobby keeps me sane (ish 0 and drew the line at 3 bikes as well....
1.The niceroad bike
2.The commuter/winter roadbike
3.The rigid MTB commuter
Its the endless supply of spares that adds up though , i must have at least 3 sets of spare tyres and a good 10 + inner tubes not to mention spare cassettes,chains, brakes pads and odds and sods.

back to the OP you need a minimum of 2 in case 1 breaks down so you can still ride , ask your other half if she could live with just one pair of shoes ?