Does anyone know anything about bike?

Bobbytheparrot
Bobbytheparrot Posts: 2
edited January 2013 in Road beginners
Hi, I am a complete newbie to cycling, and am looking for a cheap road bike (I ride my mountain bike everywhere at the moment, but would like to change to a road bike).

I know it is not going to be amazing due to the price, but I cannot find any reviews of it anywhere, so thought I would see what other people think? Thanks for any input :)

http://www.bikesdirect365.com/products/Indigo-Vuelta-AR1%2C-Sports-Road-Bike%2C-16-Speed.html

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  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Go for a BTwin Triban 3 from Decathlon.
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  • Hip Priest
    Hip Priest Posts: 9
    That actually looks like a bargain. It is pictured without pedals and is not described as a 'gents bike' which are my usual signals for a cheap and nasty roadbike. it's got decent entry-level Shimano kit and it looks nice.

    I've never heard of the brand though.
  • Hip Priest
    Hip Priest Posts: 9
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Go for a BTwin Triban 3 from Decathlon.

    That's another solid budget option, as is the Carrera Virtuoso from Halford's.
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Hip Priest wrote:
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Go for a BTwin Triban 3 from Decathlon.

    That's another solid budget option, as is the Carrera Virtuoso from Halford's.

    The Virtuoso gets my recommendation. I've had mine for about 5 months now, and it is very good for the price.
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  • Hip Priest
    Hip Priest Posts: 9
    MountainMonster wrote:
    Hip Priest wrote:
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Go for a BTwin Triban 3 from Decathlon.

    That's another solid budget option, as is the Carrera Virtuoso from Halford's.

    The Virtuoso gets my recommendation. I've had mine for about 5 months now, and it is very good for the price.

    Yeah, I've had mine for over a year now. I've put about 2300 miles on it, including a hilly century. I'd recommend upgrading the tyres and brake blocks and getting some better bar tape, but it's a good solid bike for the money.

    I only paid £240 for mine, after buying it nearly new off Ebay.
  • rhext
    rhext Posts: 1,639
    Bobbytheparrot wrote:
    Hi, I am a complete newbie to cycling, and am looking for a cheap road bike (I ride my mountain bike everywhere at the moment, but would like to change to a road bike).

    I know it is not going to be amazing due to the price, but I cannot find any reviews of it anywhere, so thought I would see what other people think? Thanks for any input :)

    http://www.bikesdirect365.com/products/Indigo-Vuelta-AR1%2C-Sports-Road-Bike%2C-16-Speed.html

    That one looks quite good to me for the price.
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    rhext wrote:
    Bobbytheparrot wrote:
    Hi, I am a complete newbie to cycling, and am looking for a cheap road bike (I ride my mountain bike everywhere at the moment, but would like to change to a road bike).

    I know it is not going to be amazing due to the price, but I cannot find any reviews of it anywhere, so thought I would see what other people think? Thanks for any input :)

    http://www.bikesdirect365.com/products/Indigo-Vuelta-AR1%2C-Sports-Road-Bike%2C-16-Speed.html

    That one looks quite good to me for the price.

    Bear in mind that it has a double chainset (52/39) and you may be better with a compact (50/34) if you are new to cycling.
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  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    smidsy wrote:
    rhext wrote:
    Bobbytheparrot wrote:
    Hi, I am a complete newbie to cycling, and am looking for a cheap road bike (I ride my mountain bike everywhere at the moment, but would like to change to a road bike).

    I know it is not going to be amazing due to the price, but I cannot find any reviews of it anywhere, so thought I would see what other people think? Thanks for any input :)

    http://www.bikesdirect365.com/products/Indigo-Vuelta-AR1%2C-Sports-Road-Bike%2C-16-Speed.html

    That one looks quite good to me for the price.

    Bear in mind that it has a double chainset (52/39) and you may be better with a compact (50/34) if you are new to cycling.

    He won't miss what he hasn't tried.

    Looks like a decent shout for the money. There can be some build quality surprises on cheap bikes though. If you have a mate who knows his/her way around a wheel stand it's worth getting them to check spoke tension for you. Also double check hubs for grease and check all the screws are tight.
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  • Mikey23
    Mikey23 Posts: 5,306
    Shimano 2300 is a good option at that price. My defy 4 has them at twice the price
  • sigorman85
    sigorman85 Posts: 2,536
    I also recently jumped to road bikes after riding my Xc bike every where and commuting I bought a giant defy 4 2012 and love it I now have a specialized camber that has been sat there for 2 months :-/ I might have to say bye bye Xc

    Go for a cheap one to start off on an if you don't like it at least ya didn't take a chunk out the bank
    When i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!


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  • colsoop
    colsoop Posts: 217
    Is that quoted weight right ? 12kg's :shock:

    I would look at the triban, similar spec but a couple of kilos lighter and a bit more newbie friendly gearing wise.

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