What's the best Bike to Start with?

[Darlo]

Hi there guys im new to the sport........Any ideas on what bike to get first? Thanks your you time and help! Darlo.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi Darlo. We'll need a bit more info first. What sort of riding are you aiming to do? What kind of budget?

 

[Darlo]

My ambition next year is to do a triathlon, so im after a a time trail, triathlon bike, my budget is upto 500 pounds!! Thanks for your responce Phil!

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

With that budget you actually have a reasonable amount of choice. I don't ride that style of bike so can't claim to be an expert, however the Triban 5 from Decathlon is frequently recommended at that price and those on here who have them do seem to like them: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-5-id_8167039.html

No doubt others will be along shortly with more suggestions.

 

[Darlo]

Nice one Phil, Ill take a look into it more!! Ill get other ideas from people! Thank you.

 

[billy92]

Not sure if this sounds correct to you guys but I was told that a triban 3 with upgraded wheels would be a better choice than the triban 5. Maybe you could look into that.

 

[Dan_h]

Hi Darlo, I would be tempted to look at something like this as well...

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/jamis/ventura-sport-2012-road-bike-ec031779

 

[jayonabike]

If you could up the budget a little THIS would be a fantastic buy

 

[Primal Scream]

The Spech is nice but the Triban 5 has a better spec for less money including carb forks and stays plus the sora groupset.
The Triban 3 has the 2300 plus carbon forks for £300 A bargain.

I have the Triban 5 and I love it.

 

[Psyclist]

Claud Bulter Vicnenza - same price as the Tiban 5, but with a better specification (groupset wise)

 

[Primal Scream]

Must agree with that, the Claude looks very good at that price and a great paint job.

Wish I had seen that myself, still I find the Trib a great ride

 

[Ethan]

While all of the bikes mentioned are brilliant, are you willing to go second hand?
You could get a very good bike for that amount!

 

[cyberknight]

While all of the bikes mentioned are brilliant, are you willing to go second hand?
You could get a very good bike for that amount!

Although i agree with you ,some one new to cycling might not know what to look for with regards wear/tear and damage to make a second hand bike a good buy.At least with a new build from a bike shop/retailer you have some come back if you get a lemon.

 

[Psyclist]

Although i agree with you ,some one new to cycling might not know what to look for with regards wear/tear and damage to make a second hand bike a good buy.At least with a new build from a bike shop/retailer you have some come back if you get a lemon.

I agree with Cyberknight. There are many things which can be wrong with a used bike, new is the key.

 

[BrumJim]

The Spech is nice but the Triban 5 has a better spec for less money including carb forks and stays plus the sora groupset.
The Triban 3 has the 2300 plus carbon forks for £300 A bargain.

I have the Triban 5 and I love it.

The Spesh is probably a better put-together and designed bike, and is probably lighter. Tends to do very well in magazine comparisons with similarly priced bikes.