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Need a new 400-500 pound road bike?

snotrocketsnotrocket Posts: 3
edited July 2011 in Road beginners
Hey guys

I'm looking to spend about 400 or 500 pounds on a new or used road bike. I will probably use it about 3/4 times a week during my summer holidays and slightly less when i go back to sixth form

I was just wondering if you guys could recommend me a any bikes-Links would be much appreciated.

If not could you just tell me the kind of specs i should be looking for

Cheers

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  • andy46andy46 Posts: 1,666
    Ebay... you can get some bargins on there if you know what size frame you need.

    I watched a 2009 Scott speedster ltd ed, Ultegra model go for £570 last night... the same bike cost £1100 brand new plus it had some upgrades :shock:
    2019 Ribble CGR SL

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    2014 Specialized Allez Sport
  • martylaamartylaa Posts: 147
    put a wanted ad up on here...
  • snotrocketsnotrocket Posts: 3
    the problem with second hand is i dont really want to have to go through all the hassle of getting a second hand one

    if i were to say my dad will spend 600 quid on a new bike tomorrow would there be any you guys would recommend?

    (providing i can haggle with my dad hehe)
  • SteviestuboySteviestuboy Posts: 8
    I got an a specialized allez sport 2011 for 599, in the sale from 720, seems like a good first bike and at that price I'm not worried about running it all winter in any weather
    Fat slow with a censored bike
  • MountainMonsterMountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    snotrocket wrote:
    the problem with second hand is i dont really want to have to go through all the hassle of getting a second hand one

    if i were to say my dad will spend 600 quid on a new bike tomorrow would there be any you guys would recommend?

    (providing i can haggle with my dad hehe)

    Buying a second hand bike is exactly the same amount of hassle as buying a new, even less maybe. Just comes with no guarantee.

    But if you really think it's more work, while jaded, a Spesh Allez is a good started from what I hear.
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  • SLX01SLX01 Posts: 338
    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec025025
  • sloppyschleckondssloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Does a mountain bike weigh 400-500 pounds? They look heavy :shock:
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  • kingrollokingrollo Posts: 3,192
    +1 for a wanted ad - worked for getting my kids bikes

    Have a look at decathlon they do a low end road bike for £300 and one for £500 - and we are coming into bike sale season as the 2012 models come out - so keep your eyes open
  • Slow DowncpSlow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    kingrollo wrote:
    +1 for a wanted ad - worked for getting my kids bikes

    Have a look at decathlon they do a low end road bike for £300 and one for £500 - and we are coming into bike sale season as the 2012 models come out - so keep your eyes open

    +1 on the Decathlons if you want new.
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  • fludeyfludey Posts: 384
    Might know where there is a well looked after orbea aqua with shimano sora group set up for grabs, and believe me it has been well looked after with gleaming paint work.

    Aluminium frame carbon forks in silver and black with red flashes, frame size is a 54 (im 6ft think 6ft is about max will suit smaller).

    A friend has an interest in it if he can get money together but if not will be up for sale at £350 will just need some pedals and your good to go.

    New Felt F75 forces sale :D
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    MTB Kona Kikapu Deluxe with a few upgrades!!
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