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Bobbytheparrot
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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
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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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.0 -
NapoleonD wrote:Go for a BTwin Triban 3 from Decathlon.
That's another solid budget option, as is the Carrera Virtuoso from Halford's.0 -
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.0 -
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.0 -
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.0 -
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.Yellow is the new Black.0 -
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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Shimano 2300 is a good option at that price. My defy 4 has them at twice the price0
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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 bankWhen 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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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.0