Aluminium racing/road bike just got stolen. Please help with

martian
martian Posts: 8
edited January 2012 in Road buying advice
Hi all. My beloved aluminium racing bike was just stolen. It was pretty lightweight and was a joy to both commute to work in, and go for long rides in the countryside. I bought the bikes ages ago secondhand and have no idea how to begin replacing it.

So, I'd definitely appreciate any suggestions on where to begin. I can't spend a fortune (i.e. nothing over £1000 - and ideally not even close to that figure), but would like a replacement that isn't low-quality and won't fall to bits if I go on long trips.

Any thoughts on good bikes I could get to replace it would be highly appreciated. Many thanks.

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  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Sorry to hear of the theft.
    Treat yourself to a 2nd hand Cannondale CAAD9
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  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,561
    that's a shame, i know how it feels too!

    keep an eye on http://bikeshd.co.uk/ for the next few days, it might show up there

    do you know what size bike you need? that'll help you narrow down choices when looking at the secondhand ads
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • martian
    martian Posts: 8
    Thanks. I think I would need 54cm or something thereabouts. Any other tips on a good bike to get would definitely be appreciated!
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Planet-X Alu Pro?
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..

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