Hi guys, I’ve found this road bike on Facebook for 500€ I’m looking for a bike to get into road bike cycling and also do a triathlon next year, this is within my budget, is it any good ?
Here’s the info the seller sent me, I don’t really know
Much about what these mean
BMC Teammachine ALR Two — Key Specs (Size M)
Frame & Fork
• Frame: Teammachine ALR (aluminum), BSA threaded bottom bracket
• Fork: Teammachine SLR Carbon TCC Race
Groupset — Shimano Tiagra
• Rear derailleur: Tiagra
• Front derailleur: Tiagra
• Shifters: Tiagra
• Cassette: Shimano CS-HG500, 11–34T
• Brakes: Shimano (Tiagra)
Components
• Handlebar: BMC RAB 03
• Stem: BMC RSM01
• Seatpost: Teammachine SLR02 D Carbon (15 mm offset)
• Saddle: VL 1489
Weight
• Approx. 9 kg
by smmacourseneed
3 Comments
I didn’t realize you could get tiagra on BMC.
Looks like a nice bike. Closer to $400 in my area.
The specs are true, BMC does make entry level bikes too. I’d buy that all day for 500€, pretty good deal for Euro region.
Still a modern bike despite the rim brake, can fit a wide tire, good brand and aggressive enough for going fast. I think this will ride quite a bit nicer than buying an older carbon bike with outdated components for the same money. Modern Tiagra works VERY well.