The Ontario Ride to Conquer Cancer

edwinlai · Member

Want a entry level road bike for this 200km ride

RSinfield · Veteran Member

what size are you looking for? I have a 58cm specialized roubaix that's growing cobwebs

edwinlai · Member

52 - 54 cm as I am 5'7"

RSinfield · Veteran Member

sorry that'll be way too big for you.

Do you know what price you had in mind? I'd be cautious of buying a used entry level road bike. Most of the time they're ridden by inexperienced riders and the drive train is miled out, beat to hell and unmaintained. Most people also way overvalue their used bike... A penny over 50% of retail on a sora/tiagra bike is too much and I'd opt for the piece of mind and warranty from a retailer.

if you can wrangle a $1000 you can pickup a 2010 specialized allez with tiagra from Dornellas. They will negotiate on price and they have a discount for RTCC riders. The other option in that price range is the Trek 1.2 with sora components for about $900 and the Trek 1.5 with tiagra for about $1000. If you're buying from the trek store, they wont budge much on their prices and are more likely to offer you discounts on accessories with a bike purchase.

-- Edited by RSinfield on Tuesday 3rd of May 2011 12:52:39 AM

edwinlai · Member

Thanks for your advise! my budget is tight. The old bike I get is too expensive to repair it. Well, if i can find it, I may have to use the mountain bike to ride.

twobrokenarms · Senior Member

Give me an email at j31_murp@hotmail.com, I may have a lead on an older road bike for you - for free, but not sure of the condition, so you'd have to see it to know. I'm in the Main/Danforth area of Toronto.

slalom_ · Veteran Member

Try the CCM "Presto" at Canadian Tire .... on sale for $250. I'm sure it would be more than adequate....I remember seeing some reviews on a bike site that were quite positive....for the money I'm sure you won't find a much better ride.

edwinlai · Member

thanks for the info, but those CCM bike is not that great.

mosquitos · Veteran Member

i've got a great hybrid with road tires on it (very comfy for the long haul), check out my post

http://theontarioridetoconquercancer.activeboard.com/t42673201/anyone-looking-to-replace-their-bike-for-the-ride---cannonda/

twobrokenarms · Senior Member

Mosquitos - Edwin's getting a free bike from my neighbor this weekend! So glad he gets to ride.

edwinlai · Member

Thank you so much all of you! Your generosity is really touched me. I will do my best to finish this 200km ride with all of your encouragement.

Thank you so much again!

edwinlai · Member

I saw it, it is very nice bike. Sorry, i don't know how to pm.