He wants to try road riding – so wants a “racer” might ride twice a week on it. Wants to spend 200 just to get started. Anyone got a cheap starter bike or point me towards a bargain/deal. He’s 5’10”.

Morning Bump

Ebay, look for a 54cm.

Something like this Carrera? on Bike Radar – though I reckon it’ll be gone by now.

Post a wanted ad on BR – seems to be slightly better for Roadie stuff than here. It’s worked for me when I’ve wanted road stuff. 🙂

what about this, any good? click at halfrauds

I reckon this Halfrauds one is better value – nearly a kilo lighter (and a little less garish)

cool that one is better. Well in the absence of anything new they dont look half bad for 300 quid. Cheers for the steer DD.

A bit over budget but these Decathlon bikes seem good value – even come with carbon forks!
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/triban-3-173178017/

Any luck with the one on BR toys19? I saw that you’d posted a reply. I reckon it’s gone isn’t it?

no reply from seller yet. TBH for the 50 quid extra my mate can get a new one from halfrauds they do not look half bad so if matey does not reply it won’t be then end of the world.

Boardman

MASSI

The two above look like good ebay buys

nice one monty have passed them on.