Need a new bike...after what happened

lawrence281 · 11 Sep 2015 at 20:41

So about half a year ago, my £400 roadbike, got the chain cut and stolen. Used to cycle crazy amounts, always been a passion of mine as a child, being free on the road.

Anyhow..i'm still a student..and too afraid to make the same mistake twice..so i'm looking for a decent road bike for an efficient price.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Woodworm-Wh...UTF8&qid=1442000219&sr=8-1&keywords=road+bike

I've found this, but can anyone match it or know any better places?
Also strong sturdy locks that cant be cut?

Vonhelmet · 11 Sep 2015 at 21:27

Where did it get stolen from? Any bike lock can be broken with the right tools and time. You'd be better worrying about where the bike is kept or locked up, and if you absolutely have to leave it out in the open then buy a clunker for £20 and get a decent bike for £400 or thereabouts for serious use.

lawrence281 · 11 Sep 2015 at 21:29

Vonhelmet said:
Where did it get stolen from? Any bike lock can be broken with the right tools and time. You'd be better worrying about where the bike is kept or locked up, and if you absolutely have to leave it out in the open then buy a clunker for £20 and get a decent bike for £400 or thereabouts for serious use.

Was literally in the middle of shoreditch high street..near traffic lights. Although I had those strong rubber wire locks with a padlock combination. should have got a full metal one.. :/ And I have the funds to buy a £400 bike again..but id rather not..go that much.

wez130 · 11 Sep 2015 at 22:57

That bike looks terrible, terrible components, it's cheap for a reason. If you've got £400 to spend, at least spend £350 on a bike that's not going to break in 5 minutes, then another £50 on better security / insurance.

You're cetainly not going to get carbon in your budget, but this seems 'ok' for £350.

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/284979/products/2015-giant-defy-5-road-bike-black-silver-red.aspx

If you can stretch your budget a little though, i'd look a this....

http://www.formbycycles.co.uk/cannondale-caad8-2300-road-bike-2013.html

lawrence281 · 12 Sep 2015 at 07:40

wez130 said:
That bike looks terrible, terrible components, it's cheap for a reason. If you've got £400 to spend, at least spend £350 on a bike that's not going to break in 5 minutes, then another £50 on better security / insurance.

You're cetainly not going to get carbon in your budget, but this seems 'ok' for £350.

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/284979/products/2015-giant-defy-5-road-bike-black-silver-red.aspx

If you can stretch your budget a little though, i'd look a this....

http://www.formbycycles.co.uk/cannondale-caad8-2300-road-bike-2013.html

Will probably go for the second option...sooner or later. Any links to the strongest locks going?

tom_e · 12 Sep 2015 at 07:57

Kryptonite shackle locks are good.

FrenchTart · 12 Sep 2015 at 08:57

Get yourself a gold secure lock if you're really worried. Also go for a D-lock rather than cable/chain/etc.

I'd also get some cheap security skewers.

booyaka · 12 Sep 2015 at 13:33

CAAD8 is a great shout.

PermaBanned · 12 Sep 2015 at 13:53

I wouldn't get that cannondale personally, the frame might be nice but it's not worth 2300 Sora. Have you considered looking for something used? If you're worried about it getting stolen again you might be better off getting a beater.

SexyGreyFox · 12 Sep 2015 at 13:55

Kryptonite M18 New York but it's that heavy I leave it at work.
Before I bought it I went on a site that tries to break into locks and it said it needed a plasma cutter for 5 minutes.

wez130 · 12 Sep 2015 at 15:51

PermaBanned said:
I wouldn't get that cannondale personally, the frame might be nice but it's not worth 2300 Sora. Have you considered looking for something used? If you're worried about it getting stolen again you might be better off getting a beater.

At this price range you're going to be compromising a lot though. Would it not be wise to at least get a decent alu frame (as the CAAD 8 is), then think about upgrading the groupset later on?

wez130 · 12 Sep 2015 at 15:59

another option

£499 instead of £799

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/orbea-a...nents-bikewear/fcp-product/54752?listing=true

FrenchTart · 12 Sep 2015 at 16:19

wez130 said:
At this price range you're going to be compromising a lot though. Would it not be wise to at least get a decent alu frame (as the CAAD 8 is), then think about upgrading the groupset later on?

In this price range there's not a huge amount of point upgrading later on - it would cost you as much as a new bike.

Vonhelmet · 12 Sep 2015 at 19:20

For £400 you buy something from decathlon, wiggle or halfords.

SexyGreyFox · 12 Sep 2015 at 19:38

Or buy 2nd hand

FrenchTart · 12 Sep 2015 at 19:57

Second hand or one of the Felt bikes would be my first choice definitely.

lawrence281 · 12 Sep 2015 at 20:38

Will look for something second hand, and eventually upgrade to something better in the upcoming next year lol

lawrence281 · 12 Sep 2015 at 20:45

I just won an auction for £310.. Wilier Triestina Escape Road Bike XXL ...looks rather decent and checked prices for new, and its around £600+ good buy or not?

PermaBanned · 12 Sep 2015 at 21:30

It's alright, as long as it's the right size for you.

lawrence281 · 12 Sep 2015 at 21:42

PermaBanned said:
It's alright, as long as it's the right size for you.

Sadly not.....although http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-se-road-bike-black-id_8306187.html looks like a perfect buy for my budget. From the size guide, im 5'9, so the 57 would be okay?