Age old questions!

bobbyalps

Hi,
I am sure these questions have been asked many times before on this forum and will no doubt be asked many times in the future but here goes: I am looking to get into road cycling and want to know, How much do I need to spend on a bike? What bike should I buy? Should I buy second hand and from where? and is it possible to get a decent bike to start with for £200-£400?

Thanks very much

jlloyd

Hi there,

Basically, you can spend what like on bike, and the price range you've noted should get you a decent entry level bike. Does your budget include kit? (shorts/jersey/jacket/track pump etc)? as it all adds up.

If you have an experienced friend who knows what to look for, second hand in that price range could net you a bargain, but can be quite intimadating and possibly be an expensive mistake to go into blind.

If you are looking to buy new, in that range, you can't really go wrong with a Triban

500se http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-s ... 06187.html

300 http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-300-r ... 39800.html

500 http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-r ... 31913.html

Hope that helps

crannman

I got back into road bikes on a Carrera virtuoso (Halfords ) got it in the sale £300 if I remember did me ok for two years still got it for my winter turbo bike just upgraded to a giant defy 2

mmmcheese

bobbyalps wrote:

Should I buy second hand and from where?

I'm in a similar situation. I've been looking in the classified here and also on pink bike. Are there any other recommended sites? Off to decathlon later.

Monty Dog

Used Triban - plenty for sale as riders keen to upgrade so prices stay low