About to buy my first road bike, need some advice
About to buy my first road bike, need some advice
Hi all, I hope my post doesn't violate any rules, because of the links, if yes, please let me know.
I am a beginner with road bikes, I was always a MTB person, but I decided to get a road bike for my cardio exercise as I turned 40 and I have less option in my area for MTB rides.
Since Im a beginner with road bikes I would need some advice to not mess up my purchase. Of course I done some research as well, but never know what I missed.
Im in the EU and my budget is 700-750 EUR, so yes, it will be a budget bike. I will ride 3-4 times a week for 50-70 km distances. Some hills, but nothing serious.
I found two possible candidates:
Triban RC500 The obvious choice, many reviews calling it the best budget bike under 1000 EUR, some compromises, but I think it would be perfect for me. Price: 750 EUR where I live.
Sava Vegur 1.2 A bit of a wild card, its currently on half off sale with a reputable online retailer for 680 EUR, but cant decide if its the deal of the year or I should be cautious. I know, I dont need a carbon bike for my needs, but still, Im curious if anyone ever had experience with the brand? I found reviews, opinions, etc but nothing which would tell me to buy or not buy it specifically. Its a Chinese brand, but thats about it from what I can see.
Thanks for the time and I would prefer constructive feedback if possible :)
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I have a Triban 120, Id say go for them, they're very good entry level bikes.
You could get a Triban 520 under 1000 euros as well, you get a Shimano 105 groupset which is kinda the gold standard for value.
I wouldn't go for a carbon bike that cheap, those thing tend to crack if they're not properly made. Maybe check out something like a used Orbea Orca