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Looks ok, but a friend at work bought one of their bikes and I had a 
moment when I picked it up, as it weighed loads. He's into mixed martial arts/cage fighting, but wanted to try a triathlon. Seriously, I wouldn't advise against it, having had no first-hand experience, BUT - do not go and buy a bike from one brand just because it seems like a bargain. You absolutely MUST visit local bike shops, see the bike, then compare it with other bikes in the same ball-park price bracket. If you don't 'know' bikes, try to find someone who does, and get them to help compare. If the shops have demo bikes, try to book a test ride, and for heaven's sake, buy something that fits you, and that you can 'get along' with. Above all, remember that most of the major bike makers will build and sell bikes aimed at a number of particular 'price points', so get on your heels, and get to your local shops, compare like with like, and make sure, no matter how much a bike is discounted, to ask yourself this question: Is this bicycle worth the sum of money I will ultimately end up paying for it (VFM)?
moment when I picked it up, as it weighed loads. He's into mixed martial arts/cage fighting, but wanted to try a triathlon. Seriously, I wouldn't advise against it, having had no first-hand experience, BUT - do not go and buy a bike from one brand just because it seems like a bargain. You absolutely MUST visit local bike shops, see the bike, then compare it with other bikes in the same ball-park price bracket. If you don't 'know' bikes, try to find someone who does, and get them to help compare. If the shops have demo bikes, try to book a test ride, and for heaven's sake, buy something that fits you, and that you can 'get along' with. Above all, remember that most of the major bike makers will build and sell bikes aimed at a number of particular 'price points', so get on your heels, and get to your local shops, compare like with like, and make sure, no matter how much a bike is discounted, to ask yourself this question: Is this bicycle worth the sum of money I will ultimately end up paying for it (VFM)? Claude Butler make a range of bikes from Cheap and cheerful to half decent Mid-range.
The've never (IMO) represented the best value for money though, and you should do a bit more digging before buying on the strength of a name alone. Make sure that frame and component specification is good for the money.
The've never (IMO) represented the best value for money though, and you should do a bit more digging before buying on the strength of a name alone. Make sure that frame and component specification is good for the money.
cant really go wrong for £200 to be honest. if you find you get on with road bikes it will be far easier to justify a nice upgrade having spent £200 now. to be honest, for £800 you can get a great bike so get a cheap model now and just persevre till you want another bike (because you will!) only the rich or the stupid go straight out and spend thousands on their first road bike to lap the park (in replica team lycra....)
yammyfan said:
On a side note its up for 200 pounds and has only done 500 miles so its like new.
Im open to suggestions for other bikes (be it new or second hand). Not for racing or anything just a fast road bike...anything better then my saracen...
If you can get it for £200 go for it.Im open to suggestions for other bikes (be it new or second hand). Not for racing or anything just a fast road bike...anything better then my saracen...
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