First road bike as a taster!

super_claret
super_claret Posts: 102
edited August 2011 in Road beginners
Hi Everyone

I'm an MTB rider looking to buy a cheap road bike to see if I like road cycling. I don't want to spend a fortune in case I don't get the buzz! Am I wasting my time with a £239 Raleigh Race - http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/raleigh-rac ... ke-p181140

Can anyone recommend a starter road bike for a beginner or does anyone have a bargain 2nd hand bike for sale (29in inside leg)?

Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Comments

  • super_claret
    super_claret Posts: 102
    Or would this be better http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/criterium-road-bike-p181094.

    I am 5.9inch with a 29 inch inside leg, which frame size should I go for?

    Thanks
  • ollyridesfirst
    ollyridesfirst Posts: 486
    In all honesty, you'd be better off looking for a decent 2nd hand bike on here or eBay. It'll be better spec'd and if you don't like the road bike scene, it'll hold it's value to sell on a lot better
  • Keith1983
    Keith1983 Posts: 575
    get on ebay and get yourself a Carrera virtuoso. You'll get a decent one for £150 - £180 ish. It'll be better than that raleigh and as mentioned previously hold it's value better.
  • Thelittlesthobo
    Thelittlesthobo Posts: 184
    There are classifieds on this very site. .
  • PeeDee
    PeeDee Posts: 88
    Definitely try 2nd hand as £240 isn't enough to get a reasonable new roadie and the experience might just put you off for good.

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