hheheh it's always with that 'wow the other guy's bike is better' factor that makes you wanna upgrade ...but when you start off it's better to budget for around RM 4K to get a decent Alloy frame and 105 grouppo ....other wise you're goina end up spending more ....get something that you are happy with ...for at least 1 year....plus the accessories like full set jersey....the helmet will be a bomb ranges frm RM 100 - RM 800 also got dependin on you budget ...n tools for emergency ....all n all i think you'll start off around RM 6K??.....
BUT ....there's always credit card 0% intrest payment ma ....heheh....well it helps making it not so expensive ler ....
Newbies to Road-Cycling