Switching to a Road bike

Itchytrigg · 28 Aug 2014 at 22:17

So I'm thinking of making the jump from my hybrid to a proper road bike, but to help spread the cost I'm thinking of buying in parts and building over time. Not too daunted by the idea of putting it together.

However...I know nothing of what are the good brands etc. Some US friends have suggest the likes of BMC but they are perhaps a little on the expensive side for me. I'm pretty made up that I want carbon though. Any stores you can recommend I go look at?

Itchytrigg · 28 Aug 2014 at 23:48

I have a hyrbid at the moment. I wasn't expecting to save money, but as part of spreading cost out I could also get the bike I want rather than compromising on a pre-built. That said, I haven't looked too hard at pre-built so don't know what's out there. I also kinda like the idea of building it myself.

Itchytrigg · 28 Aug 2014 at 23:58

Sorry to the question of what I have, it's a carrera subway 2. Nothing special but does the job.

Ok so I hear that building isn't maybe the way to go then. So what sites/stores would you recommend looking round? Good brands or ones to avoid would be good to know.

Itchytrigg · 29 Aug 2014 at 18:28

Was thinking towards second hand on parts if I went that route.

Thanks for planet x and ribble, shall take a look and see what they have going.

Itchytrigg · 29 Aug 2014 at 22:55

That is a very very nice bike you have there Bigsy. Quick look on aliexpress is getting me way too excited...some nice looking frames at not bad prices

Itchytrigg · 3 Sep 2014 at 19:49

I'm in no rush, with winter coming and the country lanes and hills I use I probably wont be commuting to work much longer which means just weekend treks so I think I'll be holding back till the 2015's are released to hopefully get a 2014 bargain as a few of you guys have suggested.

As much as a Carrerra road bike is tempting due to the cheap starting point, I can't be dealing with Halfords again they just messed me around far too much with not having things ready when promised, no phone call to let me know and no hint of an apology.