New to Road Bikes Python RX1 for £450???

Sunnyg

Hi,

I would really appreciate some help. I am completley brand new to road bikes and am looking to buy a new bike. I'm not sure whether to buy a brand new Python RX1 for roughly £450 or £200 is on a second hand Carrera? I think an Allez is just above my budget.

The thing that is putting me off the python is there is very little on the bike online interms of reviews etc?? Not sure if that is a risk worth taking?

Any help is much appreciated!

cheers
S

Monty Dog

You'd probably be better looking at bikes from Decathlon for that kind of money - Triban 5 for £500 has a better spec

ShutUpLegs

Or as you said, a 2nd had carrera TDF

smidsy

IMO ignore the Pyhton.

Btwin from Decathalon, Carrera from Halfords or 2nd hand brand names will probably all provide you a better bet.

Sunnyg

Thanks for your help.

My mistake it was a python ZX1 for £430??

But i think i have decided on a Carrera Virtuoso (New) as i feel it have better resale value too!

Any other advice is super appreciated as every day i'm just researching more and more and learning alot from you guys!

passout

I might look at 2nd hand or maybe spend 100 quid more & get this: http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/FBB ... _bike_2012