Advise on first bike (older model)
12-19-09, 02:24 PM
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Advise on first bike (older model)
hey im going to buy my first road bike soon and im wondering what you all think about this bike im looking at:
Giant Allegre' still in great condition
Full RX100 running gear.
Crom-moly frame (dont know the weight)
size M 54 (im 6 ft)
here it is:
https://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....#ht_500wt_1150
help much apprieciated.
Giant Allegre' still in great condition
Full RX100 running gear.
Crom-moly frame (dont know the weight)
size M 54 (im 6 ft)
here it is:
https://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....#ht_500wt_1150
help much apprieciated.
12-19-09, 02:30 PM
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If you are 6ft, 54cm sounds a little small, but that depends on your body portions. Also if you're going to be buying a road bike for the first time I would see if you could check out local bike shops or craigslist in order to see what kind of frame size fits you, instead of buying a bike online.
I just noticed it said local pickup. If you can test it out, I would definitely do that before I'd buy it. I don't know much about older bikes, but that looks like it would be a decent starter bike.
I just noticed it said local pickup. If you can test it out, I would definitely do that before I'd buy it. I don't know much about older bikes, but that looks like it would be a decent starter bike.
12-19-09, 02:44 PM
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If you are 6ft, 54cm sounds a little small, but that depends on your body portions. Also if you're going to be buying a road bike for the first time I would see if you could check out local bike shops or craigslist in order to see what kind of frame size fits you, instead of buying a bike online.
I just noticed it said local pickup. If you can test it out, I would definitely do that before I'd buy it. I don't know much about older bikes, but that looks like it would be a decent starter bike.
I just noticed it said local pickup. If you can test it out, I would definitely do that before I'd buy it. I don't know much about older bikes, but that looks like it would be a decent starter bike.
As for my body shape proportions ive got slightly long legs. They said id be a size 56 but im wondering if a 54 would still be fine to get away with?
I could organise a test ride but it only has 1 day left on ebay.
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^^ I agree it sounds smallish. I am quite statuesque and ride a 59. but if it is close go and look.
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12-19-09, 03:06 PM
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I'm 5'11 and ride 58's you really need to try the bike, depending on your reach and your flexablity it will alter what size you go with.
12-19-09, 03:20 PM
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I agree that the 54 sounds small.
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ok i sent a message to the owner that i would like to try it on for size.
what about the quality and make of the bike, is it a legit bike Pro's, con's?
