Good road bike?




George


Whats a good road/triathlon bike that I can use in my first ever triathlon this summer. My price range is around $500.


Answer
For $500, you can get an entry level road bike. Go to your local bike shop and see what they have in that price range. Let them fit you to a bike and then test ride it. Go to other bike shops and test ride every bike you can. Ignore brand names, marketing hype, and fancy brochures. You can't ride them. At the $500 level, competition in the bicycle business makes it very likely that any two bikes at the same price are very likely to be equivalent values. One bike will fit you better than the others, it will just feel better. You'll be able to tell that very soon after sitting on the bike and test riding it for a few minutes. Buy that bike. It is the one you will train on best and compete the best.

HTH

Road racer bike?




dave


Hi

Am looking to buy a road racer bike but am unsure as to what size 1 should get I'm 5ft 4in. i have got 300-£400 to spend what could I expect to get for that.

thanks



Answer
In this price range, you are really looking at entry level road bikes from companies like Trek or Specialized. In this price range, I would really suggest that you look at used bikes. You will get more value and arguably something with a better frame that will last you longer. Check out Ebay for road bikes. There are a ton.

In terms of size, at 5'4" you are probably in the neighborhood of a 50cm frame, give or take a size. I would go to a shop and get measured. Fit is crucial on any bike, especially on the road. You can have the best bike, but if it is not right for your body, it's useless.




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