Hi guys. I'm interested in taking part in cycling and eventually triathlon.
need your opinions on my first road bike purchase.
should I get
1. simple low model bike that cost about 1.8k
or
2. better bike with shimano tiagra or 105 for about 3.8k

my heart is for choice 2 though bit out of my initial 2k plus budget. just wonder if it is worth the investment since I ve not tried road cycling before. afraid that the I will not b satisfied with the lower model after some time. dilemma!!

thanks for the opinions experts

[quote=butthead,Aug 11 2012, 10:15 PM]
the idiots answer to your question is "always get the best you can afford to"... whether it is RM3.8k or RM13.8k...

but, the big question is... would you find yourself itching to make changes / upgrades to the bike if you buy one that is under RM2k... an 1.8k bike with a full 105 groupo swap will land you a RM2k debt easily... of course, you can make some money back by selling your old parts and stuff.. but, why the hassle?

then comes the 2nd question and this will make your life even more difficult.. since you are considering tri.. are you considering a tri-specific setup or a normal road bike setup with drop bars and clip on aerobars? (assuming you don't want to spend on having 2 bikes) latter is the more common route for budget people since the bike can be used for training and racing despite some setbacks...

if you will be looking for base bar-aero bar setups with bar end shifters... 10-speed is definitely the way to go for a new bike since there is no longer 9-speed bar end shifters in the KL market anymore... all shimano units are 10-speed dura ace units... and with 10-speed.... it is easier for you to find more varieties in cassette options... i know quite a lot of the endurance fellas run with 11-23 cassettes and you won't find that easily on a 9-speed cassette even if you want to (at least not easily)..

the best guys to ask for their setup and experience i guess would be sky and vin_ann since both of them do a bit of endurance events with their bikes..
most brands offer an entry level, mid-range and high end bikes...


Thanks for the reply... will think bout it over these few days =)

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Added on August 12, 2012, 1:37 amCan i know is there any group of road cycling i can join?(newbie here)
heard that there is a group cycles from sri petaling to summit on tuesdays and fridays...
anyone from the group?

This post has been edited by sunghajung11: Aug 12 2012, 01:37 AM

getting my first road bike real soon. any suggestion where i can ride, get used to my bike and cycling before joinin those group cycling?
putrajaya botanical gardens?
or anywhere in kl?

bought my first road bike and my first ride at putrajaya today!!!
It was FUN but i feeel so broke now... bank account suddenly depleted so much.

Looking at potential things to upgrade d... die lor like dat. haha... first to come should b pedals... then mayb pump? or jersey...

Hi there,
I'm plannin to get a bicycle trainer to train at home.
Any suggestion? price less than 1k la. hopefully 500 plus can get?

minoura trainer? where can I get it from?

hi guys, im still new in cycling. do u think i should get cycling shoes now or get it later when m more experience?
How does it exactly help my performance? better to get earlier or later when more experience? anyway scared fall cos cant unlock. lol....

budget 2013 - government sponsor rm1000 for each bike purchase. sounds good?

i just got a merida 903 race lite sora 2months back. 2.4k price.
i ve never tried other bikes b4 so dunno wat carbon or other exp models feel like...
but for me its a good bike and i luv it =)

anyone cycling at putrajaya tmr?

http://www.polygonbikes.com/index.php?pgid...keid=478&par=11

drooling... help please. serious poison case. only got my bike 2 months back

their 2013 model...!!! if only im rich

http://www.ocbc.cyclemalaysia.com.my/

joinin? early birds discount

Hi guys. if i ride in Kesas from Bukit Jalil where can i U-turn back?
Is it all the way motorcycle lane? Or I have to use car lanes in Kesas?