I'm looking for an entry level road bike for around £500.?
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There are three which has traditionally competed at this price level, the Specialized Allez, the Trek 1000 and the Giant OCR.  \n\nThe Allez and the Trek are so similar, they have mostly the same components! The big difference is the frame geometry (and so your seating position), and you can only figure out which is right for you by trying them out. Also the Trek has the mounts for a rack which the Allez lacks. Try a branch of Evans Cycles - they stock both. \n\nI decided against the OCR because it has the Campagnolo groupset (rather than Shimano), which I have on another road bike, and I find Shimano more reliable and snappy changing gears. \n\nAs another answerer said, you have a choice of triple or double. If it's your first road bike go for a triple. \n\nI have a Specialized Allez Double and am extremely happy with it. My wife has a Trek and she is extremely happy with that too, and if it was my size I would be very happy on it too :-)
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Not sure what tracks they have in India?  Check out some bike web sites, but the best thing to do is finish what you studying just incase the bike puts a end a future you currently busy in, then take a few trips to London where you can get used to Brands Hatch and Silverstone, if money is not the option move to the U.K. and get into the standard biking class where some of the big sponsers might be able to help. Get the Doctors auto biography and read how he did it, that is why i am sure he stays in the U.K. as all the big guys sponser wise is from there.  Sounds like you really are passionate about it so thats the best way to begin, maybe check out some bike shops in the U.K. and see if you can get a job from them first and work as a pit crew if the shop has one.  Im from South Africa and support Vale too, but from here most of our top riders go to the U.K. live out of trailors and try and get there name into the sport as soon as they can as it becomes for costly but then again as i said if money isnt the option go over and follow what you dream of doing, i think all bike riders like myself would like to be like all the top riders!!!  It takes alot serious hard work but GO 4 IT!!!!
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Ok, suspension I can understand at this price but to be totally honest with you if you go for a complete bike at $600 with discs everything else component (and possibly frame) wise is going to be seriously downgraded to get them on there.\n\nMost 'good' (read reliable, reasonable weight and powerfull) brakes and hubs would set you back in the region of $300 - $400 anyway, take that off your budget for the bike and you start to see what you're getting. Yes, they look good and it makes the bike look more expensive but a decent set of V style brakes will be so much more powerful & useful in the long run.\n\nGetting down to it Trek make some excellent bikes for under $600. The frames are going to last and last, the kit on it will be good quality and reliable, the weight will be reasonable and it'll ride really well.\n\nFor approx. $450 you can get the Trek 4300 with (reasonable) discs, ok forks and a good mix of components OR you can spend $10 more and get the 4500 without discs but a much better fork. \n\nYou can't go wrong with a Specialized Hardrock or Rockhopper and they do a number of models based around those frames within your budget.\n\nKona also do some excellent models at around the $600 mark but they are going to ride differently to the Trek, it's going to come down to where you are & what kind of riding there is in your area as to which one works well.\n\nWhatever you decide on you must PLEASE leave enough to buy yourself a good helmet, at least 1 pair of cycling shorts and some gloves. Trust me.
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haro V4 but u might want to consider the following\n\nu should consider getting companys like haro,kona,norco,specialized,tr... and gt. start with kona, specialized and giant they make good bikes and they are cheap for bikes within the same range. for kona look for stuff, lavadom or scrap\nnorco:shore series\nharo:v series\nspecialized:any thing they are all good and cheap\nironhorse:make almost unbreakable bikes but they are heavy\nbanshee:morphine series\n\n\nbefore buying the bike make sure that the dimonds of the frame should be small and points upwards the tyres should be wide and with lots of rubber studs. the fork should have atleast 100mm of travel better if beond 130mm. the suspention brand that you should look for is marzochii or rock shock they are the most common ones. if you dont like the suspention then you might consider spending an other 500$ on bomber shocks they are good qualityed stuff. i recomand a hard tail because they are easier to ride up hill and gives lots of air. and is cheaper and lighter. you should look for disk breaks but if the bike dont come with them v breaks are good too exept over time they dig into your rim and shorten the rim's life.
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I have a couple suggestions-\n\nPerformance Bike \nSuperGo\nREI\nPricePoint\nColorado Cyclist\nExcel Sports Boulder\nNashbar\n\nNashbar has the best deals, in my opinion, but all are worth checking out.\nSee below for links
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You can get alot of decent bikes for under $350. Bikes such as the DK Cleveland (329.99) which features a 3pc. cranks with a spanish bottom bracket, DK Sealed Flip Flop 14mm wheels, Wellgo Platform Pedals and basically every other quality part you could need affordably. This bike is a basically designed for street, trails and skatepark use. The Eastern Battery is only (259.99) and features 3pc. Spanish Cranks, an internal headset, 25/9 gearing with 14mm sealed cassette wheels and a set of pegs. This bike would be made for similar use. If your looking for a lighter more race style bike. The DK Fury is a 240.00 bike with an Aluminum frame, 3pc. cranks and a DK race parts package. That bike would be suitable for race and light trails. Other brands you could consider would be Integral, Hoffman, We The People, MCS, Free Agent, Fit or Stolen. Check my website www.acebmx.com we could help hook you up.
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You may want to consider buying a normal road bike with an indoor trainer. This approach would allow you to have the best of both worlds.
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Also, try the Breezers... Very well thought out bikes for the Commute/Townie thing. The "Townie" bikes are a little more involved than the standard "comfort" bikes, as they have eyelets for racks or are made to mount lights, and other features that're nicer. \n\nSome "comfort" bikes will fall into the "Townie" catagory, and vice versa. And then if you take a road "Sport Tourer" and add a rack, fenders, and maybe some swept back/upright bars, it'd could be considered a "Townie" as well.\n\nIt's sort of a marketing buzzword, sort of a small clasification.  I'd say, find the bike that meets your needs and you are comfortable on, regardless of what it's called.
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You can spend a lot of money. If money is no object, I'd skip Trek, Felt, Specialized, Giant, and all of the other mass produced bikes out there.\n\nGo with a reputable custom builder that will size you up and build a bike that will fit you like a glove. You'll be much happier with the end result.\n\nOff the top of my head, you have Cyfac, Seven, Serotta, Calfee, Bob Jackson, and more...
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Assuming that you want to buy a brand new bike, here's what you need to be ready for when you go shopping...\n\n1) Avoid bikes sold at non-bike shops.  The stuff they sell at KMart, Target, Costco, etc. may appear to be cheaper than their bike shop counterparts, but they are really heavy and unservicable.  Such department store bikes cut costs by using really cheap components that won't work well (the shifting and the brakes will be marginal at best) and are near impossible to service (trust me on this).  \n\n2) Don't patronize a bike shop that doesn't make you feel comfortable.   At the $300 price range, the bike shop isn't making much money off of the bike; they're selling you a relationship with them.  If the sale doesn't go well, don't expect the post-sale servicing to be any better.\n\n3) Carefully test ride the bike.  The shop should be able to let you test ride the bike you're interested in and help you make adjustments for proper fit.  If it doesn't ride well in the first 2 miles, it certainly won't fit any better after 20 (don't think you will "grow into a bike"!).  If you get attitude from the shop on wanting to test ride a bike, refer to rule #2.\n\n3) Pick out a bike with the color that you like.  At this price range, all brands sold at reputable bike shops are pretty comparable when it comes to features and components.  Heck, I'm sure that the frames are all made by the same Taiwanese company (in their China-based factories these days).  So...stick with name brands at a good bike shop (like Trek, Specialized, etc.).  House brands from REI and Performance are also pretty good values these days also.  However, such larger stores may not offer as a good or personalized service compared to a good bike shop.  However, I'm not sure if that is important to you or not.\n\n4) The upsell...for $50 more, you'll get a better bike...for $100 more, you'll get something even better, etc.  Be very firm on how much you want to spend since you can always spend more and, yes, you'll get a bettter bike.  However, don't fall victim to this...if you can't figure out why a particular feature is better, then don't bother with it.
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Take a look here at Performance Bike\nhttp://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=4362\n\nThey have units for 12g and 16g CO2 cartidiges.
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Diamondback and specialized are not good bmx bikes.  I say this from experience.  They may be affordable but the parts quality is poor.  In racing you get what you pay for.  To build a decent light bike it takes around 500-700 dollars.  Mine actually cost 1200.  You didnt give your height so it makes this a little harder.  If you really want to you can buy a complete haro SX1 http://www.harobikes.com/bmx/bikes/group1_sxpro.php  It is a decent race bike complete for about 450 bucks.  You can also buy a complete Staats http://www.staatsbikes.com/Default.aspx?tabid=789 for around 550 i believe.  The Haro is a pro xl and if for riders 5'11 and up the Staats is a pro sized for riders 5'7 and up.   I would personally go for the Staats I believe they are better bikes for the money.  I am going to purchase their top of the line aluminum frame after I get over my broken wrist.  MCS also puts out a couple of complete bikes.  You can check www.danscomp.com for them and you can find other bikes if you are a shorter rider.  Here is a weblink for a sizing chart so that you can make a better informed decision on your bike.  http://www.wiregrassbmx.com/bmxtech.html  Now you can find your size and look for bikes in that area.  Though if you want to build a truly light and possibly smoother and more personal bike buy a frame and pick out the parts you want.  You will be much happier with the bike and can make it lighter than a stock bike.  Hope that information helps you out.
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Believe it or not, you are not that heavy...  any good quality bike should work for you, but you might want to start on a mountain bike.\n\nTake a look at www.specialized.com and ride safe!
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Look into cyclocross bikes.  They have the ability to have both road tires or knobby tires (and have the clearance needed for the brake pads), so they are adaptable to whatever kind of riding you are doing today.  They are specifically designed for both on and off road riding.  Linked below is a good, not excessively expensive XC bike.  You can find them from other big dealers as well.
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What bike... What are you talking about????
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I personally would stay away from Bicycle dealers if your looking for a recumbent, bike dealers tend not to know how to set you up on a bent. Bacchetta makes a Caf'e that runs $995 and the Agio at  $1250 and if you want the Giro 26 runs $1550. For the purpose of commuting the Caf'e or Agio would work real well. Check out there site http://www.bacchettabikes.com/ \nBurley, Rans, and EZ also makes several bents in that  price range,\n\nRic
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around £275, look on ebay or ebuyer to find the best deals