Buying advice required
markiegrim
Posts: 136
Sorry, I know many of you must be sick of answering dumb questions from newbies, but I have done some initial research on what I can get for my budget (max £750) in my area and would like some advice on the following:
1] Specialized v Trek v Cannondale: Will quality be much of a muchness and choice will come down to what feels best? Is any one brand easier/cheaper to service/maintain?
2] I assume components are upgradable on each (should I ever get that obssesive)
3] I will only be road riding (perhaps 60 miles a week), with a plan to get into sportives next year - Will a budget of £750 get me something robust enough to last, say, >10 years? My last bike was a "cheap" Falcon (£180) bought 18 years ago and is still ging fine!
4] Really hope this isn't too stupid a Q, but will pedals come as standard? The bikes dont have pedals in the showrooms, but I guessed that was simply for security. I saw one forum though that mentioned the need to buy pedals as an "extra"!
5] I have a helmet, lock and lights already. What should I budget for bottle/cage, pump and clothes? I guess I only need shoes if I got for cleats instead of pedals?
Thanks in advance! Cant wait to get going!
Markie
1] Specialized v Trek v Cannondale: Will quality be much of a muchness and choice will come down to what feels best? Is any one brand easier/cheaper to service/maintain?
2] I assume components are upgradable on each (should I ever get that obssesive)
3] I will only be road riding (perhaps 60 miles a week), with a plan to get into sportives next year - Will a budget of £750 get me something robust enough to last, say, >10 years? My last bike was a "cheap" Falcon (£180) bought 18 years ago and is still ging fine!
4] Really hope this isn't too stupid a Q, but will pedals come as standard? The bikes dont have pedals in the showrooms, but I guessed that was simply for security. I saw one forum though that mentioned the need to buy pedals as an "extra"!
5] I have a helmet, lock and lights already. What should I budget for bottle/cage, pump and clothes? I guess I only need shoes if I got for cleats instead of pedals?
Thanks in advance! Cant wait to get going!
Markie
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2 Everything is usually upgradeable.
3 If £180 did then £750 should (depends how you look after it).
4 Usually come without pedals.
5 Yes definitely budget for road pedals (usually come with cleats) and shoes, they are so much better than flats especially if your going to do a few sportives etc. You can buy all the small bits as and when you think you need them.
Some bikes come provided with cheap toeclip and strap jobs as most buyers swap to a clipless pedal of their choice.