Is this a bad bike for a road bike newbie?

rhys_james
rhys_james Posts: 11
edited May 2010 in Road buying advice
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_759101_langId_-1_categoryId_165710

I've read a lot of threads on this forum and everybody seems to swear by their high performance, expensive bikes and I can understand that.
But I'm a beginner with road bikes and just getting myself in a good state of fitness really. Plus the budget is very limited right now.

Are 'Carerra' and 'Halfords' taboo names around here? :)

Thanks

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Best first bike would be something 2nd hand, much better value for money!
    Speak to some local cycling clubs, someone is usually selling a bike so they can upgrade.
    This means you will usually get a better bike for the same money.

    If feeling brave you could try eBay too, some real bargains there but it can be a bit of a minefield.
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Best first bike would be something 2nd hand, much better value for money!
    Speak to some local cycling clubs, someone is usually selling a bike so they can upgrade.
    This means you will usually get a better bike for the same money.

    If feeling brave you could try eBay too, some real bargains there but it can be a bit of a minefield.

    That.

    Carrera is OK, Halfords/Hellfrauds generally isn't :lol:
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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  • jteighty
    jteighty Posts: 120
    thel33ter wrote:
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Best first bike would be something 2nd hand, much better value for money!
    Speak to some local cycling clubs, someone is usually selling a bike so they can upgrade.
    This means you will usually get a better bike for the same money.

    If feeling brave you could try eBay too, some real bargains there but it can be a bit of a minefield.

    That.

    Carrera is OK, Halfords/Hellfrauds generally isn't

    :lol:

    Haha...Halfords is a hit or miss. I personally found my branch (well should I say the closest branch that does Boardman) very good. However, the bike servicing is really annoying as u have to book them well in advance. I would go to my LBS but it's a lot more expensive and not sure if it's worth it (eg went into a pot hole several months ago n got 2 punctures so wanted to get it fixed, realigned n serviced. My LBS wanted around £90 for it all incl parts bt Halfords did it for £25 -I've gt a care plan so jst payed for parts)..

    To summarise, Halfords can be decent...

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