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Originally Posted by stuck_in_chuk
Wookie - get a bike with decent components. If going with Shimano, you want to have at least Tiagra, or better yet 105 components. Avoid the Sora level of components - you would be stuck with an 8-speed cartridge and the shifters are not as good or sturdy. Consider buying used, but use caution. There are some pretty good used bikes on the Bow Cycle classified ads ( www.bowcycle.com - select the Online Classifieds). Also check out pinkbike.com for used bikes. MEC also has a gear swap section where you can look for bikes ( www.mec.ca). |
Thanks
looking through the sites right now!
Any opinion on using a cyclocross, like the one I listed above? I'm a newb remember
I don't want to kill myself on slicks on a roadbike just getting started
edit: Found this - sounds decent
Great shape; hardly ridden; never raced; Aluminum frame with front carbon fork and seatpost; 9 speed Shimano 105 shifters and derailers; Shimano 105 flight deck; Mavic and Shimano wheels; Italia racing seat