Used or New - Not sure which bike to buy?
Re: Used or New - Not sure which bike to buy?
I would be attracted to the Vodoo or the Boardman I think both will give an acceptable ride
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Re: Used or New - Not sure which bike to buy?
Not the HYB 8.6 because its got an achingly trendy "combined stem and bars" ...in other words, makes it harder to substitute for a different shaped bar if you want to; may even make repair/service more difficult. Alloy fork with a steel steerer? not for me!
Triban RC is a road bike, I thought you wanted a workaday hybrid for commuting?
Carrera zelos is a particularly nasty/cheap imitation road bike with obsolete screw-on block
Triban RC is a road bike, I thought you wanted a workaday hybrid for commuting?
Carrera zelos is a particularly nasty/cheap imitation road bike with obsolete screw-on block
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Re: Used or New - Not sure which bike to buy?
531colin wrote:Not the HYB 8.6 because its got an achingly trendy "combined stem and bars" ...in other words, makes it harder to substitute for a different shaped bar if you want to; may even make repair/service more difficult. Alloy fork with a steel steerer? not for me!
Triban RC is a road bike, I thought you wanted a workaday hybrid for commuting?
Carrera zelos is a particularly nasty/cheap imitation road bike with obsolete screw-on block
Hi mate
I did not know this about the boardman so i think will avoid it. The zelos has pretty good reviews that's why i added t to my shortlist, Also the Triban RC120 is just in my list if i can't get a hold of the other bikes.
I think i have decided to buy either the Voodoo Marasa or the Carrera Subway 2 as these two models seem to fit my needs.
I think the Marasa looks slightly better in terms of components in terms of weight and materials used.
Thanks a lot guys, i am glad i have narrowed down the choice of bike i will buy as it can get confusing for novice cyclists like me
Cheers
Re: Used or New - Not sure which bike to buy?
The drop bar bikes both have mechanical rim brakes whereas all 3 flat bar bikes have hydraulic disc brakes, which work well in all weather conditions. Rim brakes are less effective in the wet
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Chris56 wrote:The drop bar bikes both have mechanical rim brakes whereas all 3 flat bar bikes have hydraulic disc brakes, which work well in all weather conditions. Rim brakes are less effective in the wet
OK i will stick with the marasa/subway
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londoncyclist007 wrote:Chris56 wrote:The drop bar bikes both have mechanical rim brakes whereas all 3 flat bar bikes have hydraulic disc brakes, which work well in all weather conditions. Rim brakes are less effective in the wet
OK i will stick with the marasa/subway
Agree: Carrera Subway is a good choice and it has hydraulic disc brakes.
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markjohnobrien wrote:londoncyclist007 wrote:Chris56 wrote:The drop bar bikes both have mechanical rim brakes whereas all 3 flat bar bikes have hydraulic disc brakes, which work well in all weather conditions. Rim brakes are less effective in the wet
OK i will stick with the marasa/subway
Agree: Carrera Subway is a good choice and it has hydraulic disc brakes.
Hopefully this is the start of my journey to becoming a proper cyclist, my next bike will be a road bike possibly a carbon one depending on how my new marasa/subway performs.
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Wel done and good luck. However don't fall into the trap that to become a "proper" cyclist you need to ride a carbon road bike.
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simonhill wrote:Wel done and good luck. However don't fall into the trap that to become a "proper" cyclist you need to ride a carbon road bike.
Cycling takes many shapes and forms. Each unto their own.
I now know what type of bike i want but still thinking shall i..... buy new online or from a shop (will have warranty, not be stolen etc) ....or go for a used bike from facebook/gumtree/ebay and then take it into a LBS to have it checked over....hmm
I think the second option might be better as the money i save i can use to pay an independent mechanic to bring my bike up to tip top condition servicing etc
What do you guys think will be a better option for me where i will face the least issues?
Let me know
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Unanswerable question; it depends on
the shop selling the new bike
the mechanic fixing the secondhand bike
the condition of the secondhand bike
NONE of these things are known!
the shop selling the new bike
the mechanic fixing the secondhand bike
the condition of the secondhand bike
NONE of these things are known!
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531colin wrote:Unanswerable question; it depends on
the shop selling the new bike
the mechanic fixing the secondhand bike
the condition of the secondhand bike
NONE of these things are known!
OK, say the new bike option is from halfords online or ..... the used bike is from gumtree in excellent condition and i take it to my local shop which has good reviews called brick lane bikes.
What would you feel is the best option?
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Re: Used or New - Not sure which bike to buy?
Brick Lane bikes is a good and reputable shop but, at the end of the day, it’s your choice.
Still, I’d have no qualms taking the bike to this shop for a check over.
Still, I’d have no qualms taking the bike to this shop for a check over.
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markjohnobrien wrote:Brick Lane bikes is a good and reputable shop but, at the end of the day, it’s your choice.
Still, I’d have no qualms taking the bike to this shop for a check over.
cheers
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Decathlon Triban r540 second hand would be my compromise.
Or possibly a local bike shop may have something on their website refurbished.
Or possibly a local bike shop may have something on their website refurbished.
Re: Used or New - Not sure which bike to buy?
Id go for the Boardman over the voodoo if your wanting a decent bike for recreational use.
I've picked up the voodoo limba and massara and found them to be quite heavy frames. Ok for commuting but for recreational riding they are heavy I wonder if they are not butted?
Boardman make decent Alu frames. There 3xb frames were really quite light so I doubt much has changed
Carrera would be in the middle. My sister has a Carrera vanquish And it's in a par with a specialised allez tbh.
You could change the stem / bar combo for £20 and 10 mins work.
The stem will probably fit ok if you get the right sized frame good your height.
Cheers James
I've picked up the voodoo limba and massara and found them to be quite heavy frames. Ok for commuting but for recreational riding they are heavy I wonder if they are not butted?
Boardman make decent Alu frames. There 3xb frames were really quite light so I doubt much has changed
Carrera would be in the middle. My sister has a Carrera vanquish And it's in a par with a specialised allez tbh.
You could change the stem / bar combo for £20 and 10 mins work.
The stem will probably fit ok if you get the right sized frame good your height.
Cheers James