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Advice on buying my first race bike
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| Mulopeza |
Posted on 23-09-2007 19:49
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I am going to buy a race bike and I need some advise since its the first time I'll buy one. So here are some questions for the guys who know something about it.
1)What are good bike producers(not sure if thats the good word but I mean like Ridley)?
~Think I'll take Ridley so if you think Ridley is good what bike from Ridley. Not to expensive.
2)What kind of bike is good as first race bike(I need a name)? Not to expensive (if you know can you say the average price for that bike)
3)I'm from europe. I don't know the race bike prices in the USA but is it good if I can buy it there(if I'm already going there anyway) or is it better here? taking into account that the dollar has a low value now.
4)Any good race bike shops in USA near Lebanon (and can I have their site if they have)? And do they sell jerseys(If they do, from what teams? From SDV or Caisse?)?
Edited by Mulopeza on 23-09-2007 19:50
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| Addy291 |
Posted on 23-09-2007 19:51
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"bike manufacturers" i think is the right term
to be honest i have a crap bike but would like a Cannondale or Specialized, a cheap bike which is good at performing, is the Specialized Allez
that's all the help i can give, untill i remember something else
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| Mulopeza |
Posted on 23-09-2007 19:55
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Addy291 wrote:
"bike manufacturers" i think is the right term
to be honest i have a crap bike but would like a Cannondale or Specialized, a cheap bike which is good at performing, is the Specialized Allez
that's all the help i can give, untill i remember something else
How much is the price approximately? |
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| stemple |
Posted on 23-09-2007 19:56
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Isamu Katashi wrote:
I am going to buy a race bike and I need some advise since its the first time I'll buy one. So here are some questions for the guys who know something about it.
1)What are good bike producers(not sure if thats the good word but I mean like Ridley)?
~Think I'll take Ridley so if you think Ridley is good what bike from Ridley. Not to expensive.
2)What kind of bike is good as first race bike(I need a name)? Not to expensive (if you know can you say the average price for that bike)
3)I'm from europe. I don't know the race bike prices in the USA but is it good if I can buy it there(if I'm already going there anyway) or is it better here? taking into account that the dollar has a low value now.
4)Any good race bike shops in USA near Lebanon (and can I have their site if they have)? And do they sell jerseys(If they do, from what teams? From SDV or Caisse?)?
I probably couldn't help you with the bike, but when you say "any good race bike shops in USA near Lebanon" do you mean Lebanaon, Pennsylvania?
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| themajortard |
Posted on 23-09-2007 19:57
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I've got a Specialized AllezB) And I recommend it if you decide to buy a Specialized |
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| Addy291 |
Posted on 23-09-2007 19:58
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£500-£700
something like that
All the Specialized Allez's at Evans Cycles
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| Setzel |
Posted on 23-09-2007 19:58
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Norwegian Noob wrote:
I've got a Specialized AllezB) And I recommend it if you decide to buy a Specialized
My last bike that i have now is an x games bike bmx for tricks but i had an giant about 2 years ago bought from germany i dont think any help but i just said 
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| Mulopeza |
Posted on 23-09-2007 20:00
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stemple wrote:
Isamu Katashi wrote:
I am going to buy a race bike and I need some advise since its the first time I'll buy one. So here are some questions for the guys who know something about it.
1)What are good bike producers(not sure if thats the good word but I mean like Ridley)?
~Think I'll take Ridley so if you think Ridley is good what bike from Ridley. Not to expensive.
2)What kind of bike is good as first race bike(I need a name)? Not to expensive (if you know can you say the average price for that bike)
3)I'm from europe. I don't know the race bike prices in the USA but is it good if I can buy it there(if I'm already going there anyway) or is it better here? taking into account that the dollar has a low value now.
4)Any good race bike shops in USA near Lebanon (and can I have their site if they have)? And do they sell jerseys(If they do, from what teams? From SDV or Caisse?)?
I probably couldn't help you with the bike, but when you say "any good race bike shops in USA near Lebanon" do you mean Lebanaon, Pennsylvania?
Not the county in Asia, in the USA, so I guess thats in Pennsylvania...
setzel wrote:
Norwegian Noob wrote:
I've got a Specialized AllezB) And I recommend it if you decide to buy a Specialized
My last bike that i have now is an x games bike bmx for tricks but i had an giant about 2 years ago bought from germany i dont think any help but i just said
And how much did it cost you?
edit: seems like its already answered up here. Thats cheap indeed, I think I'll get that one, thx.
And anybody know of a race bike shop near Lebanon USA
Edited by Mulopeza on 23-09-2007 20:02
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| Setzel |
Posted on 23-09-2007 20:01
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hmmm was 2 years ago 300-400 $ but 2 years ago
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| Mulopeza |
Posted on 23-09-2007 20:06
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I hope I can get it for my birthday (its in the beginning of Novermber, have to wait a month then... maybe an early present. Lets hope) |
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| Mulopeza |
Posted on 23-09-2007 20:18
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I think I'll take this bike (click on link to view):
https://img511.imageshack.us/img511/54...redmf5.jpg
Specialized Allez Elite Triple. Looks nice
Don't know yet how much it is in Belgium but I'll look. Then going to look how much in USA. I'll see whats best. This can be locked I guess. |
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| Addy291 |
Posted on 23-09-2007 20:19
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i don't quite think it needs to be locked
others can use this when seeking advise for a new bike also
and yes the bike looks very nice, it's the kind that i've had my eye on, plus i've never had a triple chain ring, so it would be cool to have one
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| themajortard |
Posted on 23-09-2007 20:26
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Isamu Katashi wrote:
I think I'll take this bike (click on link to view):
https://img511.imageshack.us/img511/54...redmf5.jpg
Specialized Allez Elite Triple. Looks nice
Don't know yet how much it is in Belgium but I'll look. Then going to look how much in USA. I'll see whats best. This can be locked I guess.
That is the same bike that I have exept mine is from 2006 |
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| Valor |
Posted on 23-09-2007 21:02
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I have a good bike: Duratec Cool R8 frame (Alu with carbon fork), ritchey components, wheels Mavic CXP 21. But there's one problem: On whole bike is Dura-Ace set.......from middle 90s |
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| Dan_Grr |
Posted on 23-09-2007 21:37
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Cannondale os a gppd brand and the Cannondale Supersix 13 seems great. |
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 23-09-2007 21:45
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I was going to get the Allez but my Dad's Cousin owns a bike shop so I got a Trek 2100 for cheap. I did test ride the Allez and I did like it a lot
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 24-09-2007 07:53
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A really good, cheap starter race bike would be a Trek 1000. It looks good, it's pretty cheap and it's perfect for new ones.
Edit: And I might add that I don't know much about it. I looked for a bike for myself 1 year ago, and back then I was told what I just told you.
Edited by CrueTrue on 24-09-2007 10:03
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 24-09-2007 09:56
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If you live in Belgium, it's a country of cycling, almost all sorts of components should be available at decent prices there.
I've never been too fond of buying one special model. I guess that, unless you buy it during the bargains period, asking to a bike shop to assemble your bike from components you'd choose in a catalogue will be better and cheaper.
For a first race bike, investing between 1000 and 1500 € seems reasonnable, if you intend to take part in competitions. 600-800 would be enough if you aim to ride as a tourist.
Then, of course it depends how rich you are. |
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| mlminard |
Posted on 24-09-2007 13:32
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First of all...there is no state called Lebanon. There are several cities called Lebanon but which state will you be traveling to?
Second. Valor- I would be happy to take care of your mid 90's dura-ace components! Name your price and let's talk! Even though it's only 8-speed..that's the best machined sti set ever! Now everything has gone to plastic..cheaper to make, gets destroyed if you ever crash, and interestingly enough still sells at the same price..hmmm.
Third, to the original poster. How old are you? What kind of racing will you be doing? I would not recommend a triple crankset...too heavy, more things to go wrong and more costly to upgrade. I would highly recommend to buy used for a first bike. You can get a better quality bike at a fraction of the cost. No need to buy a new one..just race a used one for a couple of years..sell it and repeat until you're good enough that someone gives you a new one! Hopefully it won't take long. Be carefull on buying used though...get some advice from someone who knows something..there are some really good buys out there and a lot of crappy ones too. I'd be happy to help you out if you give me more info. I live in the US and have raced at a very high level throughout the world. |
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| Mulopeza |
Posted on 24-09-2007 19:29
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mlminard wrote:
First of all...there is no state called Lebanon. There are several cities called Lebanon but which state will you be traveling to?
Forget about Lebanon. I'm going to buy it here.
Third, to the original poster. How old are you? What kind of racing will you be doing? I would not recommend a triple crankset...too heavy, more things to go wrong and more costly to upgrade. I would highly recommend to buy used for a first bike. You can get a better quality bike at a fraction of the cost. No need to buy a new one..just race a used one for a couple of years..sell it and repeat until you're good enough that someone gives you a new one! Hopefully it won't take long. Be carefull on buying used though...get some advice from someone who knows something..there are some really good buys out there and a lot of crappy ones too. I'd be happy to help you out if you give me more info. I live in the US and have raced at a very high level throughout the world.
Almost 16. I'll start on a not so high level of racing but will try to become good. And is the triple crankset so heavy? I guess I should try to test ride it. And I wanna buy a new one. Not going to buy an already used one.
So do you have any advise for me for maybe another bike so I can try to test both of those bikes and see what looks best. |
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