bikes...

[woziere]

Not sure if this is the right place to post, but I am in need of a bike to go from St.Malo to Barcelona...and I don't have one. How safe is it to buy from ebay?? If anyone has time maybe check out some of these links?? I don't really know who I can ask for advice on all of this so I'm getting a bit panicky!! Especially as I'm a student with minimal funds! :s

Oh and also what are the big brand names in the world of cycling?!

Thanks xx

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/id39025.html

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/giant-crs-40-item123328.html

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Gents-Barracuda-...8|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Barracuda-Oregon...ms=66:2|65:2|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Barracuda-Indian...ms=66:2|65:2|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

 

[Sittingduck]

What's your max budget and are you planning on doing all roads? Welcome to CC BTW

 

[Ivan Ardon]

What a grand idea, quite a tour you've got planned there. It is a very long way on a bike that may or may not fit you, or one you don't know is comfortable.

For that reason, I'd be looking in a local bike shop and trying things out before parting with any cash. You'll get a better bike for the trip if you also consider second hand machines.

Big trips CAN be done on cheap bikes and you don't need to spend a fortune - I'm touring northern France next week on an old Raleigh hybrid that I rescued from a hedge. I've spent some time making sure it fits me properly and I can ride for long distances without bits of me dropping off though.

 

[Joshgav]

Don't get a barracuda, I have got one and can't afford to upgrade yet, but I will asap!

 

[Ivan Ardon]

The Trek is the best of that lot, but it'll need racks and mudguards for touring. You have to get it from a bike shop as Trek don't allow online sales.

That's a good thing, as at least you'll be able to try it first.