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Buying a racing bike
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| Masterblaster01 |
Posted on 05-07-2017 12:42
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Hey guys!
I've been looking for a racing bike for a while now for recreative tours of about 30-50 km's building up to maybe 100 in the future but that's gonna be the far future haha.
It's mainly for getting to and from work (30km's single ride) and some rides in the weekends (+50km's or so) over flat Dutch terrain. I don't know about my power output but with my normal bike i reach speeds of 25 km/h easily haha.
My budget isn't very high.. Escpecially for a racing bike it's extremely low (€400-500) but since my old mountainbike just needs too much work and money to be of any good it's not really an option to wait and save some money because that would take me 2 years of saving on my student budget haha.
My height is 189cm's and my inner leg length is about 90 cm's from crotch to the ground standing 20 cm's apart with my feet. Calculating a frameheight of 60 cm on several sites.
These are the bikes i found within my budget: (Dutch sites, because i'm Dutch haha  )
https://www.matrabike.nl/product/4020...|Frametype
https://www.decathlon.nl/p/racefiets-...mc=8331913
https://www.decathlon.nl/p/racefiets-...mp;c=ZWART
I would like to know your opinions about what bike is the best bike for the given price and what bike you guys would recommend.
Thanks a lot for your help! 
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 05-07-2017 13:37
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At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, go for the one that appeals to you the most in terms of looks. That is the single most important factor imo that will get you out riding regularly and improving.
Another thing to consider is holding out for September/October and price drops on out going 2017 entry level models like the Specialized Allez etc. but that is some way off. Then go for the one that looks the best!
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| Masterblaster01 |
Posted on 05-07-2017 15:04
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Hmm thnx for the reply! Got a point there in the looks of a bike. Waiting for my new BORA-Hansgrohe World Champion Edition jersey and trousers to come in next week, which will help me get onto the road as well haha!
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| Djordje96 |
Posted on 05-07-2017 16:23
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No one from those. I'm always for buying used bike then new. Because you can buy better used bike for the same money. For 350-400 eur in my country ( ) you can buy used road bike with shimano 105 or ultegra components. I don't know how much those bikes cost in your country but i wouldn't give 350-400 euros for bike with Shimano Tourney components.
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| Strydz |
Posted on 05-07-2017 16:31
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Hands down the B-Twin 500 https://www.decathlon.nl/p/racefiets-...mp;c=ZWART it has the best components and the added bonus of a carbon fork which will make the ride a heap better over alloy forks. As Ianrussell mentioned I'd hold off for a little while until the summer price drop, the microshift on the B-Twin is an okay groupset but looking at your budget you could pick up a shimano equipped bike once the prices come down, shimano is a massive step up from microshift. Sure the looks of the bike is important but if the components don't work well then you just won't enjoy riding it. From the details you give a 60cm frame should do you nicely.
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
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David Hill Rd Monbulk
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| Masterblaster01 |
Posted on 05-07-2017 17:04
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Thanks for the replies 
@Djordje96: i'm no fan of second hand bikes because that means you have to have a lot of knowledge on bikes yourself to be able to judge it's quality.. Knowledge i don't have (yet)..
@Strydz: thnx for the reply about the framesize! Was quite confident already that 60 would be a good fit for me but it's nice to have it affirmed
Does the microshift have a lot of 'ghostshifting' (or what is it called?) compared to a shimano groupset?
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 05-07-2017 17:55
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If it's really only these bikes, I agree with Strydz and ian. But I would also rather buy a used one or save up a bit more. I would sell you my Corratec for 400€, which has an Ultegra, but I don't have any spare pedals and it's only a 58.
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| Strydz |
Posted on 05-07-2017 18:19
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Masterblaster01 wrote:
Thanks for the replies
@ Strydz: thnx for the reply about the framesize! Was quite confident already that 60 would be a good fit for me but it's nice to have it affirmed
Does the microshift have a lot of 'ghostshifting' (or what is it called?) compared to a shimano groupset?
You shouldn't have many issues with ghostshifting providing the bike is set-up by a good mechanic, microshift have been around for a while now and while not popular they are a solid component maker and are fully compatible with Shimano so it's easy to upgrade things like the derailleurs to Shimano ones. Keep looking around and have a little patience, this is a little out of your price range but shows you can get a good quality bike with free shipping https://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-techn...ad-bike-1/
Also spotted this one that looks quite good and a nice price https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-p...b=shipping
Edited by Strydz on 05-07-2017 18:52
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
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| Masterblaster01 |
Posted on 05-07-2017 21:40
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Ah ok, so the mechanic does most of the good work haha
Thanks for looking! The second one looks good indeed, needing clips and shoes as well, that's a real budget saver
Edit: Not shippable to the Netherlands 
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 06-07-2017 00:12
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If its only to go to and from work i suggest the B'twin Triban 500 (€299,99). |
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| Masterblaster01 |
Posted on 09-07-2017 13:03
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https://www.internet-bikes.com/m/1211...ever-rood/
How about this one?
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