Would u buy it (carrera)

[Trigger369]

Have been looking for a cheap 2ndhand road bike to use on the turbo trainer as I don't want to mess up my good bike a giant contend .

Question is would any of you buy this carrera just to use on the trainer ? Looking at the gear leavers where are they .Where do u change gear on this thing ? Would it be better waiting and buying somthing more like what I'm used too .

 

[ianrauk]

The gear levers are integrated into the brake levers.
For £80 for a bike that is only going to be used on a turbo trainer, I would say it's a bargain.

You have a Giant bike as your avatar, does it not have drop bars with similar levers?

 

[Tiger10]

Must be Di2 , yes i would definitely buy it.

 

[Trigger369]

Yes similar looking but not the same as my giant that's why I was asking .my giant has gear shifter behind the break leavers. Don't think the carrera has looking at the pic

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

When deciding if anything is a bargain or not, the first thing I do is some research to find out how much the thing originally cost (adjusted for inflation). I also factor in any likely post-purchase essential expenditure, such as replacing tyres. The bikes that I've bought secondhand have typically been put back on the road at a cost of between 10% and 15% of the real-terms original price when new. This is the real hardcore value approach though, and if buying on eBay you have to be willing to lose a few before a lowball bid comes up trumps.

 

[Hugh Manatee]

Do you have Campagnolo on your other bike OP? Looks like Shimano lever shifters on the Carrera. If it fits, looks like a good buy. Factor in a turbo tyre.

 

[Trigger369]

Giant has the Shimano sora gearing .

 

[vickster]

Surely the Giant Contend has Shimano. What does it say on the shifters?

Doesn’t really matter how the gears change on a bike used on a turbo as long as they work

Edit:if Sora those will Work in a similar fashion

And why would you mess a bike up on a turbo? Yes you might wear the rear tyre but otherwise, it’ll be exposed to more crap and rough surfaces outside

 

[Trigger369]

The carrera add says it has just recently been serviced and 2new tyres .
Tho I think whatever I buy I would need to invest in a turbo tyre and sod pedals .

 

[vickster]

The carrera add says it has just recently been serviced and 2new tyres .
Tho I think whatever I buy I would need to invest in a turbo tyre and sod pedals .

Why not Just use the tyres on it. When the rear has worn just switch the tyres round. I doubt they’ll be premium ones

Yes you may need pedals if you want to go clipless. Someone might have an old pair to sell you or buy new for £20

Is the yellow bike the right size?

 

[Trigger369]

At the min I only have the one bike . I've been using the giant on the trainer and outside. There is a bit of wear on the rear tyre now with the trainer .it would be less hasstle to have a bike fitted on the trainer and leave it there rather than changing over wheels or bikes every other day.

 

[Trigger369]

That's a good idea on changing the tyres round when worn out

 

[Trigger369]

Yea right size 54

 

[Drago]

If it fits then it's ideal for then use you have in mind.

 

[vickster]

Yea right size 54

Go sit on it, have little ride. If it feels right, buy it

£80 fir a bike that probably cost under £200 a fair few years ago is hardly a bargain, but if it's right for you and there's nothing better around, make an offer