Wet Banana Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I'm not much of a roadie, but I'm getting fat and I think buying a road bike will solve all my problems Anyway, I purely can't be bothered to spend more than 250 quid as I "might" not use it as much as I'd like to and whats the point really of spending any more.So, I've been pondering over this;http://www.bikes2udirect.com/B2102.htmlDoesn't look too bad. CB used to have a good name back in the day, don't know about now though.I think it's the best I'll get for the price to be honest but what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Go to Decathlon, they do a £170 road bike that is a TOTAL bargain. I've got a Carrera I've had for a few years, cost me £320 in the sales. The Decathlon one is almost the same spec (Sora with flight deck shifters) for half the price. I don't know how they do it*, but it's a total bargain, there's no point even considering anything else for that sort of money IMO.Hold on, I'll try and find it online. Decathlon's website is a bit rubbish though.*Actually, I do know how they do it. Loss leaders. They sell certain bikes at a loss to entice people into the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 (edited) Now,As you said "back in the day", they did have a good rep. But also remember, they were Bianchi expensive then. So for £250 you can hardly expect a top spec road bike. If you just want one to have a bit of fun on, go fun it, BUT, expect things not to be up to the kind of standard you'd want them to be.All I will say is, look on ebay. Do some research, you'll get a better quality bike for the same price.*edit. Good point Tomm. Try that before mine Edited March 17, 2008 by Hendrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 EDIT: It's not on the website, I told you it was rubbish. Is there a Decathlon near you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 (edited) Tom, it's not on their website so no idea... but this is a thread I'm interested in too...You're a ball bag Edited March 17, 2008 by JonMack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 (edited) EDIT: It's not on the website, I told you it was rubbish. Is there a Decathlon near you?Surly you can ring them? Or is it an "only in store price" ?.Edit : I've got a Roadie Touring Bike - Bob Jackson - Bright Yellow.Dad gave it to me, anyone know anything about them ? It's about 40 years old... Edited March 17, 2008 by Hendrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 The only thing is, because it's a loss leader, they might have sacked it off and put the price up for the new season. I can't really see the point in spending lots on a road bike unless you're going to race it. Mine has done 3000 miles on the original drivetrain, in fact I haven't replaced anything except for 5 spokes in the rear wheel (repeat 100 times "this is a road bike not a BMX"). I've got a mate who has a much nicer road bike, it was about £600. Carbon forks + stupidly light 16 spoke wheels, all round better. It goes 1-2 mph faster but that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 in for bike porn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 in for bike porn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 in for bike pornEvery time over yours Fatty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yeah i know That Cannondale is f**king SEX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radfax Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 i want to get a road bike aswell, even though ill look a willy on it its quicker than my mod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Reckon it's worth buying a cheap roadie which I cant afford, or should I stick to riding either my dads old circa '00 STS-2 or '98 Zascar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 (edited) Specialized make the nicest road bikes The S Works Roubaix is the nicest bike i've ever owned. The S-Works tarmac is the nicest road bike i've ever ridden. (See the trend ) At the bottom of the range would be a langster, single or fixed speed fun Or, save a bit and buy a budget Allez. There great bikes, with a light frame and nice spec.Buy the best you can afford. If you intend to ride it you'll get murdered on a cheap bike.Anyway, this is bike porn - Edited March 18, 2008 by ✠Pashley26✠ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 If you fancy waiting til June I'll be selling my road bike for about £300. It's a custom built Orbea Enol with ITM carbon forks and hope mono lightweight hubs on mavic rims. It's really, really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_addison Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Ive got one for sale you can have it for £200 posetedSarcen something or other, i havent used it for the last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 If i was you id just get a hybird, they are f**king quick ! and handle better imo ! I managed to overtake a bin wagon, they don't like to go off kirbs at like 30mph though ! (i killed dannys mates dad ! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 (i killed dannys mates dad ! )That wasn't very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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