The dad of one of my lad’s mates has asked for some advice…he wants a road bike.

I’m a little bit out of the loop, last time I heard it was Decathlon. Anything else out there (has to be new) for about £400?

Decathlon will probably be your best bet. There is one for sale in the classifieds at the moment I think that may be worth a look?

Try second-hand maybe? Used road bikes can be good value.

My Triban 5 from 3 years ago is still going strong, i’m amazed by the value!
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-se-road-bike-black-id_8306187.html

Thanks, I’ll try and steer him towards second hand. Which one in the classifieds?

Thanks Rich, just sent him that link…looks great

The brother in Law is selling a TREK 1.5c 56cm in perfect condition, ridden maybe 6 times with only 200 miles covered!!!
£425 ono

He’s a clean freak so it will be spotless.

Let me know if you want pics or more info (email in profile) and I’ll get him to send some over

Carlos

I was about to suggest a trek 1.5.

Depends what the priority is, “new because it’s a present” or “best for £400 to join the local club”.

I was about to suggest a Trek 1.5, check ebay and see what they’re worth (and depends how tall he is).

I’ve just bought a triban 500 from decathlon last month and it rides beautifully on offer when I bought it for £299 can’t go wrong!

Pretty pleased with how this came out.

http://www.mangobikes.co.uk/bikes/point-range/point-r-road-bike-r240-shimano-claris

paulscycles.co.uk for discounted cannondales

The mango bikes are getting great reviews for the money.

road.cc regularly do cheap bike group tests. A search should produce the last one.

Try second-hand maybe? Used road bikes can be good value.

They can be fantastic value 🙂 may need some refurbishment but basically still a frame with two wheels 🙂