New bike

[dave147]

hi I have a carrera tdf limited had it for a year or so but am thinking of upgrading. The tdf only has 12 gears and wud like more also a better gear set was thinking of around £600 ish to spend what do u think that wud get me or any recommendations do people have I don't ride all the time so don't want to spend silly money

Thanks Dave

 

[MiK1138]

IF you liked the TDF then a Zelos or a Virtouso is a similair bike with more gears 14 on the Zelos, 16 on the Virtuoso or a Triban 5 20 gears all well within your price range

 

[dave147]

Does the triban have a gud gear set I have looked at it but don't know gud from
Bad the triban 540 looks of also seen a couple of boardman bikes. If I where to go for a treck or sumthing like that wud I get a less spec bike

 

[Joffey]

Tribal 540 is great for the money new but you could pick up a great second hand bike for £600 - even a carbon bike.

 

[dave147]

Not sure about second hand don't want get stung as I'm not 100% what I'm
Looking for. Do wud find it hard to find a bike I think unless there are bike only sites like eBay bSeen a few bikes with shimano 105 is that the sort of level gear I shud be looking for

 

[cyberknight]

Higher spec gears will not make make you any faster , they will be a bit lighter and maybe a bit slicker and as it has more gears less jumps when you change gear .
The triban and boardmans both offer a lot of bang for your buck when compared price on price with the big name brands like trek etc .
105 is considered to be the sweet spot in terms of price and performance so if you can then go for it .
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-540-road-bike-105-id_8331275.html

 

[dave147]

That does look like a gud bike I think with a big name bike I wud be paying for the name

 

[Spiderweb]

This is a good buy at £599 with shimano 105 (also available in black/white) or with SRAM Apex at £499!
It may be stretching your budget but Planet X also do a full carbon frame (pro carbon) with 105 for £799. 0% finance also available.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPX58105/planet-x-rt-58-alloy-shimano-105-5800-road-bike

 

[dave147]

Are they ok bikes I have not heard of them b4

 

[bikingdad90]

The planet x bikes are mighty fine bikes. I have a Kaffenback 2.

They are a bit like a wholesaler, they import frames (which they designed) and then sell direct to the public instead of via local bike shops so margins are lower and the price is cheaper.

Word of caution, you may want to visit their shops before ordering as mail ordering can be the wrong decision if it is the wrong fit.

 

[cyberknight]

Yup PX are good bikes but as @chris harte says if your not sure about fit you need to go there or somewhere to try a bike for size 1st and maybe get some advice .

 

[Spiderweb]

Are they ok bikes I have not heard of them b4

They are very well regarded and excellent VFM.
How tall are you Dave?
What size is your Carrera?
Re sizing; If you are happy with the size of your current bike then compare Geometry charts for both and you won't go far wrong.

 

[vickster]

Are they ok bikes I have not heard of them b4

Yes

 

[dave147]

I'm 1760mm tall not sure on the bike size I'll have to check it out when I get it out but think it was the mid size. It looks a lovely bike sort of thing I think I wud go for Sorry to be a pain is there any thing else that sort of price I shud look at

 

[vickster]

Dolan too

There are plenty of deals out there online and in store depending on where you are and what you want