Need opinion for first road bike
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Need opinion for first road bike
Postby suencien » Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:37 pm
I noticed there's now a sale at wiggle and so I decide to get my first road bike.
From the so many choices, I managed to pick three that are most suitable for my budget. The only problem is picking the best one out of the three. I so so need your expert opinion on this one.
They are:
- Prorace Moros Ultegra 2011
- Moser Bikes 111 Ultegra 2011
- BH Bikes Prisma 7.8 Ultegra 2011
Which one would you pick if you were me?
Thank you for your help guys!
Cheers,
Andry
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby mtb159 » Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:57 pm
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby wombatK » Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:32 pm
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby toppity » Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:59 pm
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby toppity » Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:00 pm
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby im_no_pro » Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:09 pm
And keep in mind that if you do go down the Wiggle path, anything over $1k will attract extra charges from customs (GST at least, I think complete bikes may be exempt from import duties, but don't hold me to that)
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby ValleyForge » Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:40 am
A decent LBS will not only look after you but be there to tweak it as time goes by. Warranty concerns too are all sorted out.
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby brendeng » Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:33 pm
These points are both excellent advice.im_no_pro wrote:Try having a look on Bike Exchange to see what deals are available locally. 2012 models are starting to hit the stores so the bargains will be out there.
And keep in mind that if you do go down the Wiggle path, anything over $1k will attract extra charges from customs (GST at least, I think complete bikes may be exempt from import duties, but don't hold me to that)
I asked customs about importing a bike when I got my Look 695, they told me to be on a safe side with GST and Import Duty to bank on 20% on top of purchase price for charges on the way in to Australia.
Bike Exchange is a great place to find a bargain, and it is the right time of year for them.
The other suggestions about needing to know your size and dimensions, and to the millimeter are also right when It comes to getting a bike, if you make a mistake on size and have to send it back, most places will make you cover all the return costs, or if you need to change bars, stems, cranks etc etc etc to make it fit then it turns out not to be a great bargin.
Giant offers great value for money in Australia (that was my first bike), check out your local Giant dealer, you could be surprised !!
(I will qualify this advice by saying I got my first bike at a local bike shop, built my next 2 after buying frames in Australia, but all parts oversea’s, then got my most recent as a complete bike in Australia through bikeexchange as I couldn’t have built it myself through parts from oversea’s at anywhere near the same price)
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby Seabreeze » Tue Aug 23, 2011 12:12 pm
+1brendeng wrote:Giant offers great value for money in Australia (that was my first bike), check out your local Giant dealer, you could be surprised !!
Buy the best Giant you can afford!
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby ValleyForge » Tue Aug 23, 2011 1:10 pm
August/September is is good haggling time. When the weather warms up, they are less likely to bargain!
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby Dr.Nate » Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:38 pm
Just bought my first road bike a Giant defy composite 2012 and I'm very happy... Great comfort for someone new to road bikes. The guys at mc cyclery were great in their help etc ....
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Need opinion for first road bike
Postby stinhambo » Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:55 pm
But something inside me lusts after a CAAD10!
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby Mainee » Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:30 am
So I guess my advice would to be buy something that is going to allow you to enjoy riding, but not put you too much out of pocket if you don't stick with it.
But be aware that you'll probably want to upgrade your first road bike with 12-24 months after buying. I always like getting new toys.
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby redcorpsjames » Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:36 pm
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Re: Need opinion for first road bike
Postby ozdavo » Fri Sep 23, 2011 5:49 pm
Happened to be in a local Giant dealer today who has 20% all road bikes... incl. 2012 stock... these are $1360... amazing price!stinhambo wrote:I saw a Defy Composite 3 with 10 speed Tiagra today (black) for $1,700. Thinking this would be a great first road bike.
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