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| Thread ID: 140683 | 2015-11-25 21:54:00 | Question for our cycling gurus | Nick G (16709) | PC World Chat |
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| 1411972 | 2015-11-25 21:54:00 | I've recently been doing a lot more cycling for enjoyment/fitness, so I've been wanting to upgrade and get an actual road bike. For an entry level road bike, what would people be looking for quality and parts wise? I was thinking something like the Merida ride 100. |
Nick G (16709) | ||
| 1411973 | 2015-11-25 23:23:00 | Go and actually ride one most shops allow that I would suggest a compact groupset unless you are happy pushing big gears. I have a merida ride cf95 and I love it. I couldn't afford the pinarello I really wanted | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1411974 | 2015-11-26 00:24:00 | I'd be interested in getting a new bike as well since a lot of cycleways have opened up this way :) | pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 1411975 | 2015-11-26 00:52:00 | I just ride a hybrid, looks like a mountain bike but isn't. More comfortable and I have no interest in breaking any speed records (or wearing lycra god forbid). They have higher gears than a mountain bike and the wheels/tyres are a bit better suited to road use. Just something to consider. Roadbikes are definately faster/lighter etc. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1411976 | 2015-11-26 00:57:00 | Chuck some slicks on a MTB and you're sweet :P Then you can hit the trails also! | sahilcc7 (15483) | ||
| 1411977 | 2015-11-26 01:44:00 | Go and actually ride one most shops allow that I would suggest a compact groupset unless you are happy pushing big gears. I have a merida ride cf95 and I love it. I couldn't afford the pinarello I really wanted I plan on taking it for a decent length ride :) And yea, the Ride 100 uses a 50-34 compact groupset |
Nick G (16709) | ||
| 1411978 | 2015-11-26 04:04:00 | What is a groupset? Is it like an orgy or summat? PJ :devil |
Poppa John (284) | ||
| 1411979 | 2015-11-26 05:12:00 | I think we are to old to worry about that one PJ. A nice strong cup of tea and a gingernut beats an orgy any day. Ken :) |
kenj (9738) | ||
| 1411980 | 2015-11-26 06:21:00 | I plan on taking it for a decent length ride :) And yea, the Ride 100 uses a 50-34 compact groupset Personally I rode with a Campagnolo groupset for 15 years and still would if they were a bit cheaper here in NZ. I find them better for my small frame than Shimano because Shimano brakes levers have a bigger throw. Consider electric shifting if its in budget and don't dismiss disc brakes either. I ride my road bike nearly every day and have sold my unused mountain bike and am looking at getting a cyclo cross bike for off road riding. |
gary67 (56) | ||
| 1411981 | 2015-11-26 07:55:00 | You don't really get much choice for components as you get what you pay for. Most bikes in that price range will have similar basic componentry. You won't have a chance of electronic gear changing for that price or disk brakes (which are not common on road bikes at present). You might want to consider a secondhand bike from Trademe as there are a lot of good bikes being sold which have very little use. You might pick up a carbon frame bike with Ultegra componentry for a similar price if it is a few years old. Even an older bike like this would be a much nicer ride. I still ride a 7 year old bike for commuting to work and it would be a good buy for less than $2000 (Durace groupset, Al frame). |
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