Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

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Владимир;98982757 said:
Thanks, time for work out and slowly build up stamina for long distance drive. Today rode few km only then head become dizzy and legs turned soft.lol
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Train, train, train. Must follow a few here forumers here. Many many are very strong and swift.
 
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Cycled to and fro for work today..

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Hi.. My bf wants to get a road bike recently. So I'm planning a surprise for him. He's new to the road bike scene, I'm a greenhorn as well. Any brand, bike model to recommend? And any shop which I can get it from at a reasonable price (Budget 1-1.5k) or is there any second hand bike/clearance sales bike worth to get in the market at this moment. I have also read up about the gear, and I think 105 is pretty decent for him.
 
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katty91 said:
Hi.. My bf wants to get a road bike recently. So I'm planning a surprise for him. He's new to the road bike scene, I'm a greenhorn as well. Any brand, bike model to recommend? And any shop which I can get it from at a reasonable price (Budget 1-1.5k) or is there any second hand bike/clearance sales bike worth to get in the market at this moment. I have also read up about the gear, and I think 105 is pretty decent for him.
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U cannot just anyhow buy a road bike. The size need to match his body size. 105 is ok for starters.
 
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katty91 said:
Hi.. My bf wants to get a road bike recently. So I'm planning a surprise for him. He's new to the road bike scene, I'm a greenhorn as well. Any brand, bike model to recommend? And any shop which I can get it from at a reasonable price (Budget 1-1.5k) or is there any second hand bike/clearance sales bike worth to get in the market at this moment. I have also read up about the gear, and I think 105 is pretty decent for him.
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What's his height, and if possible, do you know his inseam? For that price range, I'm guessing maybe a Giant or Polygon bike will fit the budget. Second hand bike maybe still can, depending on how well the previous owner took care of his bike.

If buying a new bike, just be careful not to get sold a bike that's wrongly sized for your bf. Meaning either too big or too small. And ya, bikes do come in sizes, like clothing. :D

P.S. Inseam is the inside measurement of his leg, from groin to sole.
 
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katty91 said:
Hi.. My bf wants to get a road bike recently. So I'm planning a surprise for him. He's new to the road bike scene, I'm a greenhorn as well. Any brand, bike model to recommend? And any shop which I can get it from at a reasonable price (Budget 1-1.5k) or is there any second hand bike/clearance sales bike worth to get in the market at this moment. I have also read up about the gear, and I think 105 is pretty decent for him.
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Yeah 105 is gd. Try hup leong at chinatown? The bikes there are pretty cheap and good. Merida is a good brand.

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rarenick said:
Your drive train also same as mine right? 9 speed, alivio shifter and Sora rd. Soon you might realise the shifting of gears is not so smooth. Perhaps can research together.

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I havent really try since I have very low expectation. I bought the 565 dollar version. :o Matt Black with red fury rims hoping to get some attraction and a fling. :o
 
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