New bicycle 2014
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- HijoDMaite0
Hey guys looking for some advice. I have an 80's NISHIKI ten speed bike, that I wanted to restore. I'll post some pics tonight.
Is it worth it to spend the time doing this? Should I just send it to a bike shop to have them do it?
It just sounds like a fun project and I love the look of the old bike.
Also would you recommend this site for instruction on how to restore?
- jacklalane0
The Cannondale looks decent, try and buy one that has Shimano 105 shifters and this bike does. Also get clipless pedals and shoes.
That is a tiny budget for a decent road bike, like others have suggested I would consider buying used, you will get more bang for your buck.
- yeah, the price depends on which groupset you choose. i'll prob get the caad8 with either 105 or tiagra...sine
- nocomply0
RE: that old 80s Nishiki bike. I fixed up a similar Raleigh model several years ago.
Is it worth it?
That's a personal question only you can really answer. Financially? Probably not. I eventually sold my Raleigh, and I put more money into it than I got for the sale.
But if you find fulfillment both in the restoration process and the final result then most definitely.
Keep in mind that you'll probably need to buy some proper tools for certain jobs if you don't already have them, and that a few things are probably best left to a talented shop mechanic.
If you're starting from ground zero in bike mechanics be prepared to make some mistakes. I know I did.
- yeah thats what I figured. ill prob spend more money than it's worth but will be satisfying. :)HijoDMaite
- do it. i restored a bike last year. my first time. BEARINGS EVERYWHERE! but it was fun.sine
- duckseason0
Take a look at VeloVie.
They're an up and coming company that only does sales online for now which translates to cheaper prices. Downside is you can't do any test riding and you also need to know all your fit details.http://www.velovie.com/SearchRes…
Also, you can use the code: PROLLY200 to get $200 off.
- fues0
I would't go for a new bike, look around for a second hand late 90's model and you will get a professional bike for around 600 euros. Believe, that much hasn't changed since then except may those 200 grams less weight.
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- uan0
- nocomply0
A lot of 2013-model entry level road bikes that normally sell in the $1000-1300 US range are on clearance/closeout right now since shops are making room for all of the new 2014 inventory. If you look around you can probably score one for that $800-1000 price point you mentioned. I'd call some local shops and ask them if they have anything on closeout like that.
One word of advice - get the best quality equipment you can afford up front. Usually the package cost of buying everything is cheaper than upgrading piece by piece.
- sine0
couple on my shortlist...
Cannondale CAAD 8 (2013)
http://www.cannondale.com/catalo…FUJI Roubaix (2013)
also digging through the many 2013/2014 Merida models, but don't know much about them. they seem like popular bikes here though.
- fues0
- mekk0
Did you buy one now? There is a project going on kickstarter soon that might be interesting for you: http://www.vanhawks.com/
- hektor9110
Go here they currently have great sales
http://www.competitivecyclist.co…
- uan0
- MrT0
Hugely jealous of my little sis who just did some consultancy work for Hope, suggested a bit of a trade swap and has ended up with one of their Factory Team bikes. It's a thing of beauty...
- which bike?charleskimjr
- http://bit.ly/1AoA1o… pretty much this one on here, she's on the other side of the world : /MrT
- She races DH? new Demo 8
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