QUOTE(pussylover @ May 28 2017, 07:30 AM)
Firstly, i hope your friend's frame is really your size that really fits you and not just trying to find a waterfish so that he could get rid of the frame quickly. saddle, like miaopurr mentioned, it really is different from one person to another. and dont be surprised that "hard"/firm saddle is better than those kushy saddle for long distance. right now there's a lot of midyear sales going on, try to see anything good from bargain bin. also, most shops carry test saddle you can try. if you nice with the shop, they'd let you bring home to ride also. so, be nice to your lbs and support them.
wheelset, 500, is this together with tyres and tubes? if you dont mind going the used unit route. you'd get a decent one. else, probably mavic aksium that is within ? i dunno, havent really look into this price range as normally this range would cater for those comes complete with the bike type. imho, not really worth it to buy new if its <500. do remember you need to factor in at least 250 for new tyres/tube if you buying new wheelset.
handlebar, just make sure you got the sizing right or you use what the c5 comes with on the size that you were going to get. else, you could also use this fit calculator to get the measurements. your budget should be more than enough to get some decent kit.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/Store/ca...culatorBike.jsp I trust him more than i trust myself lol
Already did the bike fit calculation before I start looking for bike
Base on this picture, I understand that the saddle is adjustable, can I say I have some space to adjust the between the saddle and the stem, if, just if I feel not comfortable with the stem length
His frame can fit me because we're almost same height, like 1-2cm difference, I gave him my measurement, before this, was wanted to get a used Merida Scultura 400 from his friend in C5 price range but too bad the 50cm frame doesn't fit me. Thus I'm taking his 48cm bufalo frameset thou I know it is overkill. Kinda reluctant get used stuff from a stranger as I do not know the actual condition, much like buying a used car, and it is tough for me to judge if the used bike is good though there is Youtube video teaching how to check a used bike.
Yup I was surprised my friend told me most of his friend prefer hard saddle, so surprise.
Let say wheel vs handle bar, which one i should allocate more budget on it if I have RM900 budget to spend of them.
I watched review in youtube saying that Shimano RS010 Clincher road wheelset isn't that good, but, is it sufficient for a entry level cyclist?
Slightly googled mavic aksium, used unit is RM400 @BBS
http://bicyclebuysell.com/item/399785/mavi...res-shimano-hubQUOTE(dickybird @ May 28 2017, 09:15 PM)
How much is your total spend?
If everything goes well like what I planned, should be not more than 5k on the bike itself.
This post has been edited by helven: May 29 2017, 12:47 PM