My employer wants to sponsor a team to ride in the MS Tour. I've always done a lot of mtn biking, but never any road biking. I need to get a good road bike, but something not too expensive as this will be my first road race.

I think based on my research I need about a 58 or 59 cm bike (as I'm 5'10").

What can I expect to find for a used bike with about $600? Any suggestions?

4/11/2012 2:41:07 PM

you can find a new bike for $600 from:
bikesdirect.com

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/lt2300_x.htm this looks to be out of stock

alternate:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/grand_record_x.htm

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 4:19 PM. Reason : take a look at the road bikes section]

4/11/2012 4:17:38 PM

Don't get a hybrid.

Look for Trek, Giant, Specialized, anything from the past 5 years or so. Hopefully something with a 105 setup or better.

If you're 5'10", you'll want to ride a 54-56cm bike. I'm the same height.

A base model Trek road bike runs about $700, so if you're willing to spend a bit more than you want you can get a brand new bike from a store.

Performance Bike as some new Fuji models for around $600, looks like they have some decent components as well.

Bikesdirect will be your best "deal," but you're going to have to put it together yourself.

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 4:41 PM. Reason : ]

4/11/2012 4:35:32 PM

im selling my giant OCR3, $465 dollar bucks. im 5ft 11in and this thing was my daily commuter to and fro campus 2007-2009 until i got another set of wheels. it even comes with this badass custom bamboo covering kit that i copied from some guy on the NYC metro sporting haha. if you google "ocr3 giant" its the bike that is black gold and silver. its sleek and solid.

4/11/2012 9:41:48 PM

^ What is the component grouping? Also, can you upload pics?

4/12/2012 9:52:53 AM

FYI, I'm 6'3 and ride a 60cm. I don't think you want 58cm. My friend that's 5'10-5'11 rides a 56cm.

Besides craigslist, you can also find a few road bikes for sale on the trianglemtb forums http://trianglemtb.com/yabbse/index.php?board=11.0

4/12/2012 10:34:54 AM

PM sent.

4/12/2012 11:41:29 AM

Bump.

Looking to purchase a 60cm if anyone has anything they are looking to sell off.

2/10/2014 8:32:41 PM

check out charlotte craigslist. i'm trying to find my buddy a bike and there are some decent larger frame sized bikes down here.

2/11/2014 3:17:06 PM