I'm very new to cycling and looking to pick up my first road bike. The seller has great reviews on Marketplace, is willing to meet up at a bike shop for them to give it a once over, and the prices seem very reasonable from what I know about used bikes (which is very little…). The one I pick will come down to how they feel on the test ride, but what else should I be on the lookout for?
Lemond Reno – $385
- 58cm Aluminum frame
- Carbon Fiber fork
- Shimano Tiagra 3×9 Groupset
- Bontrager cockpit
- Bontrager lightwieght wheelset
- New Continental Ultrasport tires
Trek 1200 Road Bike – $350
- 60cm Aluminum frame
- New Claris shifter/brake levers 3×8
- New Claris rear Derailleur
- New clables
- New chain
- New handlebars, stem, bar tape
- New saddle New 700×28 tires
by rabidehm
3 Comments
If you’re between 6’1″ and 6’3″, this Trek bike is good for an entry-level. It’s an XL frame. Otherwise, it looks good.
Good choice
That Reno looks way bigger than a 58. It looks like a 58 that is effectively a 63 or so, based on the head tube length.