£300 Bike
MintyMat
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I know this has been asked a dozen times before but deals change all the time. I'm on the lookout for a £300 bike for a friend who wants to join me in triathlon. We live on the Isle of Wight so most ebay bargains are difficult as they're collection only. I've been looking at secondhand bargains locally but nothing is coming up.
Any ideas what a fair £300 bike would be? I've looked at Raleigh Airlite 200, Dawes Giro 300 and Giant SCR 4 but any other thoughts would be most appreciated. He'll need it within the next 3 weeks or so and biketowork is not an option at the moment.
Thanks
Mat
Any ideas what a fair £300 bike would be? I've looked at Raleigh Airlite 200, Dawes Giro 300 and Giant SCR 4 but any other thoughts would be most appreciated. He'll need it within the next 3 weeks or so and biketowork is not an option at the moment.
Thanks
Mat
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Firstly does your friend have any sort of bike they can use for the first event?
lots have people have done their fit tri on a banger.
They don't want to rush a decision or end up with a bike they find doesn't suit them down the line.
Secondly The Giant cold be worth a serious look.
the components fitted to a bike is what can make one stand out from another. Giant are a big global company and can afford to put the next spec up than competitors models.
Get on the web check out the manufacturers sites and look and the components on each bike.
Ultimately though your friend needs to try out the bike.
best of luck
check em out...http://www.buyabikedirect.co.uk , it's last years model but they have quite a few bargains.
blurredgirl
As for your budget bike - the Giant SCR 4 would be a very good bet. It's had some great write-ups.
blurredgirl
http://www.holcroscycles.com/productdetail/2243/Claud-Butler-Criterium-Road-Bike-(2009).html
Reckon it could be the one.