My fellow lycra-clad weenies - Road bike sub $1,500
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Is this a want to buy post? If so, it’s in the wrong section and you haven’t used the template.
Also, if are you only looking for a new bike, then a shop might be a better idea than a forum. Pretty slim chance that someone has gone out, bought exactly the bike you want and then decided before riding it that they don’t actually want it.
Also, if are you only looking for a new bike, then a shop might be a better idea than a forum. Pretty slim chance that someone has gone out, bought exactly the bike you want and then decided before riding it that they don’t actually want it.
Boom King
Wheel size expert
@maxwolfie this isn't Facebook!
Cosh
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maxwolfie
under-the-radar comedian
Probably not aggressive. I went from an Argon 18 Plutonium to a Krypton and preferred the Plutonium.Do you like aggressive geometries or relaxed.
Tyre clearance?
Dare I ask disc or rim brake
No idea about tyre clearance.
I’ve never had a disc brake roadie before. Sounds good?
oooohh ... new only !
There's got to be some banger 2nd hand options out there but no warranty coverage is the killer.
IMO if you're getting a road bike to ride on the road then get something with traditional geometry rather than something 'cx / gravelly'. Much more exciting handling on the road with proper road geo.
If you're after an allrounder then maybe something gravelish.
There's got to be some banger 2nd hand options out there but no warranty coverage is the killer.
IMO if you're getting a road bike to ride on the road then get something with traditional geometry rather than something 'cx / gravelly'. Much more exciting handling on the road with proper road geo.
If you're after an allrounder then maybe something gravelish.
DMan
alid sinistra oliva
Giant Reign. great all rounder.
Chriso_29er
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If you find one for $1500, I'll be in on that!
downunderdallas
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That's a contradiction in terms isn't it?
Depends whether you have nice mountains or not !
treble
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+1 for the Canyon Endurace.
Ive have one for about a year. One of the cheaper AL ones, think its a 7. Spends all its time bolted to the stationaty trainer these days, but ive taken it on a few long rides.
I got mine for the same reason. It's been great, only thing it needed out of the box was a new roll of bar tape. the stuff they put on is way too thin.
Ive have one for about a year. One of the cheaper AL ones, think its a 7. Spends all its time bolted to the stationaty trainer these days, but ive taken it on a few long rides.
I got mine for the same reason. It's been great, only thing it needed out of the box was a new roll of bar tape. the stuff they put on is way too thin.
treble
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also, these look to be a pretty sweet deal: https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/polygon-strattos-s5-shimano-105-22-speed-road-bike~3617434
Nerf Herder
Wheel size expert
Sign of age moving to road
What size! 56 or 58
I might have something for you ... mtbers Road bike
Do you still have my contact details? If yes give me a call
What size! 56 or 58
I might have something for you ... mtbers Road bike
Do you still have my contact details? If yes give me a call