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[Northamger Abbey]

Hi! I go by Northanger Abbey and i'm a newbie to cycling. Road Cycling specifically. Got inspired by the olympics and decide to take it up. Want to see how good I can get.

 

[Biker Joe]

Hi and
That's good to hear.
I wish you every success. Keep us updated.
Take care.

 

[thegravestoneman]

Howdo...

 

[Benn Townsend]

hello from Bristol!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

hello from Bristol!

 

[Biker Joe]

Hi and to the Forum.

 

[jhuk]

Hello from Cambridge! I'm fairly new to this cycling malarky - I've been using a borrowed 20yr old hybrid to get started and have been well and truly bitten by the cycling bug. Just waiting for my new road bike to arrive at my LBS - I have gone for a Trek Lexa and can't wait for it the call to say its arrived

 

[Biker Joe]

Hi and
It's the waiting that gets you
I hope you have great rides on your new bike.
Take care.

 

[NickR85]

Hello all,

My names Nick, I'm 27 years old and I live in Hinckley, Leicestershire and I am relatively new to road cycling.

I have owned a mountain bike since the day I could ride and have never known any different until I borrowed my old man's Peugeot road bike which i believe is older than I am. But he's now taken his bike back and I am in search of a replacement plus some idea's for routes for ride out's etc.

Nick

 

[thegravestoneman]

How do and welcome aboard, you will get plenty of advice on both here. Do you have a budget in mind?

 

[NickR85]

My budget is a massive £300 ish.

I have read some good reviews on the decathlon triban 3 and I've spotted that there's a 'second hand' Forme Longcliffe 3.0 2012 (53cm) *Mint Condition* in the for sale section for £315 but I cant reply to the thread as I have'insufficient privileges to reply' but I have messaged Psyclist at his facebook page

 

[thegravestoneman]

£300ish is a good figure, personally I would go down the second hand route and get the best frame I could find, components can always be updated later. although a lot of good things are said about the triban 3. I am not an expert on the modern stuff but I am sure more advice and help is to come. looking at Psyclists bike I would bite his hand off at that price. Just make it is the right size frame

 

[Biker Joe]

Hi and
Talking about old bikes. My very first road bike, Back in the mid 50s, was one I built using a Peugeot racing frame, painted light blue,10 gears and a bottle cage on the front. It cost me £26 using second hand parts. I was immensely proud of that bike and still have very fond memories of it and I kept it for years.There's something rather special about a bike you've built yourself. I think you would need a bit more than £26 now though.
The Triban's a good choice for your first road bike I think and I wish you good luck with Psyclist's offer.
'thegravestonemans advice on the second hand route should also be considered. On Ebay ,for instance, there are often some good bikes on offer.
Good luck on getting your bike and I wish you much happy cycling.

 

[thegravestoneman]

I agree completely, but obviously I was not as clear as I thought. In buying a complete bike it is always in my opinion best to check out the frame first as this is the most expensive and most vital component in any bike, from there on the components hung on it are secondary and can chopped and changed as time and whims dictate. It also gives you a good source of spares in case of those breakages after the shops have shut, and the eventual chance to build up a good hack bike maybe. Sorry to be a bit deep on a newbie thread and happy cycling whatever route you go down...

 

[Biker Joe]

I agree completely, but obviously I was not as clear as I thought. In buying a complete bike it is always in my opinion best to check out the frame first as this is the most expensive and most vital component in any bike, from there on the components hung on it are secondary and can chopped and changed as time and whims dictate.

You were clear. It was me not reading your post carefully enough. Sorry.