Claud Butler Tomblaine - worth getting? Need help

Shanewestray1

Hello,

This is my first post on here! I am looking to get into Road biking, and I have come across this bike for £150, with Carbon forks, and it comes with new SPD pedals. It was from eBay of coarse, because of the price.

I need to know if the bike is any good, before I commit to buying it.

Heres the link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Claud-Butler-To ... QEJHHK/r...

Specs : Frame 6061 Alloy Fork Carbon Gears 14 speed Shimano A070 rear, A050 front Freewheel Shimano 7 speed 14-28T Shifters Shimano A070 STI Brakes Tektro dual pivot Wheels 700c alloy double wall rim on Quando QR hubs Chainset Alloy 34-50T Tyres 700 x 23c road Bar Alloy compact bend Stem Alloy 4 bolt ahead Saddle Exile racing

If you could give me a hand, that would be great!

Many thanks,

simon_masterson

It's perfectly fine, if it fits you it'll be nice enough to ride, there are other popular options that cost a bit more but won't be £200 better. It's worth mentioning that the range of cassettes available for 10-11 speed is bigger, but 7 speed stuff tends to be cheap.

Shanewestray1

Hello Simon,

thank you for your reply!

What bikes would you suggest? I don't really have a limited, could go up to £300-500 if I wanted, but I just want an entry level, to see if I like it, you know?

Thanks!

diamonddog

Look at the Triban 500 at Decathlon it's on offer at £330 which is a really good price and they always seem to be well reviewed by their owners.

Philly8mt

Listen to Diamonddog ....

Mate of mine has the Triban from Decathlon and it's a great bike. Used it as standard in year one and has just chucked some nice wheels on it now he's hooked on cycling.

Do it!