New Bike
clairelou
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I'm looking to buy a new bike and the local shop (Primera) has advised me to buy a SPECIALIZED Allez Triple @ £529.99
As a newbie I could really use some advice. I am a female, quite light and about 5.4 I am (hoping!) to do the Half Ironman in June.
Is this a good bike for the money?
Could I buy a cheaper one?
Is there anything thing I need to know before handing over my cash?
Thanks
Claire
As a newbie I could really use some advice. I am a female, quite light and about 5.4 I am (hoping!) to do the Half Ironman in June.
Is this a good bike for the money?
Could I buy a cheaper one?
Is there anything thing I need to know before handing over my cash?
Thanks
Claire
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Good luck,
Joe
If your local bike shop is Primera you must be from Poole/Bournemouth? I bought a Specialized Allez just before Xmas & I'm very pleased with it. Mine has the double chainring though. It was budget race bike of the year in Cycling Plus magazine I think. I'm very pleased with it. I got clipless pedals/shoes & tribars on it as well. As setanta says, try it for size. Trek 1000 is around the same price & spec. Might be worth having a look at that too.
I was going to email you as I noticed yesterday that you were doing the Half Ironman as well (I read your scary bike route report before I went to bed, BIG mistake!!)
As I am a novice I have quite a few questions, I could use a Ironman buddy to chat to... do you mind?
Claire
PS. Thanks so much for your bike advice, it has made me happier about buying it.
Do they do a ladies version of that Specialized bike? I would recommend you do down that road as men and women have quite different proportions. I know Specialzed do them, just not sure about that model.
Also, buy from a shop where you feel you can trust the person selling you the bike. They should make everything clear and simple and ask whatever questions you want. If they don't, I would go elsewhere.
Oh and make sure you take the bike for a short spin before you buy!