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First road bike
MaxPower
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After signing up for my first Triathlon (September), I now need to get myself a (half)decent road bike.
I've never owned one before and to be honest, not too sure what I should be looking for in regards to gears, brakes, saddle etc etc.
My budget is £500.
Any brands to aim for or steer away from..? (I've looked at Giant, Trek, Claud Butler, Raleigh).
Also, as I will be using it for triathlon (and training) is it best to go for a drop handlebar or a flat bar..?
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
I've never owned one before and to be honest, not too sure what I should be looking for in regards to gears, brakes, saddle etc etc.
My budget is £500.
Any brands to aim for or steer away from..? (I've looked at Giant, Trek, Claud Butler, Raleigh).
Also, as I will be using it for triathlon (and training) is it best to go for a drop handlebar or a flat bar..?
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
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Could you persuade them?
But on bikes, i've got the 2009 version of the trek 1.5 i love it - got some good reviews as well.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TREK-1-5-2008-BON ... tsupported
this is the '08 version - prob get it for cheaper than £500 - then can buy tri bars etc etc etc
Trek bike looks good but I'll need a bigger frame than that. Think I'll need one around 59".
Can you get to http://www.btownbikes.com/
I'll pop in to the local bike shops and see what they say.
Was just after some general recommendations on brands for my budget really.
Cheers.
What height are you? I've got a 52cm Scott that's for sale as of next week. Based in London, so not a massive journey to check it out.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pin ... e-ec018113