Budget road bike - Origin Road bike

scott.niblock
scott.niblock Posts: 3
edited November 2013 in Road buying advice
I know everyone says budget road bikes are rubbish but as long as it does not fall apart I am ok. Has anyone seen or tested the Origin road bike for sale.on ebay? Components look good.

Thanks
Acott

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  • topdude
    topdude Posts: 1,557
    Had a quick look, suppose it looks OK but it will be heavy, you could do better for the money.
    I would suggest a second hand Specialized Allez / Giant Defy / or similar would be much better value.
    He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!
  • scott.niblock
    scott.niblock Posts: 3
    I would ideally get a second hand bike but I finding it hard to find one in my area. Also I need a large and most I am coming across are medium.

    Its says on the advert for the Origin that the wheels may need trueing. I don't like the sound of that. If I have to spend any money when setting it up when I get it I think I would probably be better going for a Carrera that are on offer at Halfords £250 just now.
  • topdude
    topdude Posts: 1,557
    Here is one for sale in the classified section, looks good, large size, (nothing to do with me by the way) :wink:

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40090&t=12949262
    He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!

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