Road Bike UK » All Posts http://roadbikeuk.com/forums/feed/ Sat, 03 May 2014 23:28:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=2.3 en-US http://roadbikeuk.com/forums/topic/the-besk-bike-for-a-beginner/#post-215 <![CDATA[Reply To: The best bike for a beginner]]> http://roadbikeuk.com/forums/topic/the-besk-bike-for-a-beginner/#post-215 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:06:40 +0000 JohnT I think that if you are going to buy for £1000, even if you are a beginner, it is definitely worth buying second hand. Ebay usually has a good selection, but you can also find good deals in the classified section of most cycling magazines.

Second hand for £1k you should be looking at full carbon with 105/ultegra (or campag equivalent) vs alloy/carbon tiagra/shimano base range for new. No brainer really.

One tip though, its definitely worth getting measured so that you buy the right size. Either go to a reputable bike shop or use and online tool – this one is good: http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO

]]> http://roadbikeuk.com/forums/topic/the-besk-bike-for-a-beginner/#post-214 <![CDATA[Reply To: The best bike for a beginner]]> http://roadbikeuk.com/forums/topic/the-besk-bike-for-a-beginner/#post-214 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:25:52 +0000 tom.grange There are lots of bikes out there try looking on ebay, there are great deals.

]]> http://roadbikeuk.com/forums/topic/the-besk-bike-for-a-beginner/#post-162 <![CDATA[The best bike for a beginner]]> http://roadbikeuk.com/forums/topic/the-besk-bike-for-a-beginner/#post-162 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:19:24 +0000 road bike uk HI,

Whats the best bike for a beginner that wants to get into road cycling, budget of around £1000.  New or second hand?

All opinions welcome!

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