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post Jan 29 2020, 03:23 PM

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good luck ts… dun later got a fancy road bike not manage to catch up with 451 minivelo and abandon cycling after that yo!
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post Jan 29 2020, 03:25 PM

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QUOTE(RiriRuruRara @ Jan 29 2020, 03:16 PM)
Need to know from you sifus did i just get cheated?
2 weeks ago i went to a nearby bike shop to get my first bike, my budget also rm3. I ask "expert" what is the best bike i could get with that budget and he sold me a Trek Domane AL2 saying it has a good frame and the groupset was used by people to compete in Tour De France b4. Was he making fun of my 0 knowledge on bicycle bcs reading through this thread people are recommending bike with better groupset which are cheaper then mine???
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LOL, true and maybe false

What group set
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post Jan 29 2020, 03:28 PM

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3k budget dun get carbon frame, that u might risk your life.
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post Jan 29 2020, 03:31 PM

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Yeap....3k USD can get quite a decent bike wink.gif
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post Jan 29 2020, 03:33 PM

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post Jan 29 2020, 03:37 PM

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QUOTE(kcchong2000 @ Jan 29 2020, 03:21 PM)
Trek Domane AL2 is aluminium frame, boleh main. Apa groupset?
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QUOTE(lilredridinghood @ Jan 29 2020, 03:25 PM)
LOL, true and maybe false

What group set
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According to spec sheet it is a Shimano Claris R2000,8 speed.

QUOTE(jbcoder @ Jan 29 2020, 03:22 PM)
No you did not get cheated. That price is about right for an entry level Trek Domane bike. It's expensive because of the name 'Trek'. We're just being cheapskates trying to get better deal and bypassing branded products. Mostly aiming for China brands bike frame.
Groupset anything Claris (8 speed)above is acceptable in my opinion, as long as they're brake shifters or brifters. Don't use thumb shifters on a road bike or even downtube shifters. Too dangerous to use for beginners (but they were what's used before brifters came) since road bikes being nimble and thin tyres, are harder to balance with one hand while trying to shift with the other.
Most importantly the bike must suit your height. If you're comfortable riding it then you're good to go. I hope the fella gave you a free bike fitting too.
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Yes he did give do a fitting. But my request was the best bike i could get with that budget not best brand name...
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post Jan 29 2020, 03:40 PM

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QUOTE(RiriRuruRara @ Jan 29 2020, 03:37 PM)
According to spec sheet it is a Shimano Claris R2000,8 speed.
Yes he did give do a fitting. But my request was the best bike i could get with that budget not best brand name...
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Claris is lowest spec.

Shimano
Claris X 8
Sora X 9
Tiagra X 10
105, Ultegra and Dura-Ace X 11

Only the frame can main for the Trek.

This post has been edited by kcchong2000: Jan 29 2020, 03:41 PM
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post Jan 29 2020, 03:40 PM

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post Jan 29 2020, 03:43 PM

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does the weight matter to you, do u ever ride a RB?
if you're new, do u planning to ride for long term or short term just for syiok only?

if you're not looking at the brand, 3k can get a decent RB alrdy with shimano 105 or tiagra also sufficient alrdy.

Then buy a clip pedal and shoe, and train ur cadence
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post Jan 29 2020, 03:44 PM

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QUOTE(kcchong2000 @ Jan 29 2020, 03:40 PM)
Claris is lowest spec.

Shimano
Claris X 8
Sora X 9
Tiagra X 10
105, Ultegra and Dura-Ace X 11

Only the frame can main for the Trek.
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the devil told me people used to compete in tour de france with this lowest spec gears???
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post Jan 29 2020, 03:47 PM

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QUOTE(RiriRuruRara @ Jan 29 2020, 03:44 PM)
the devil told me people used to compete in tour de france with this lowest spec gears???
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Using the frame, maybe yes, groupset conlan97firm no. It just in F1 circuit, u use kancil to compete. Goodluck lar.

You need to know that bicycle, you need to had the frame + groupset + wheelsets + saddle + pedal + stem and handlebar. (bolded is main part)

For Frames maybe yes to competition, groupset sorry lar.

Groupset is crank, shifter, brakes, cassettes, chain, chainring

This post has been edited by kcchong2000: Jan 29 2020, 03:50 PM
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post Jan 29 2020, 03:47 PM

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QUOTE(jbcoder @ Jan 28 2020, 06:00 PM)
Yup, consumables like cassettes, chain-ring, no need to get full original groupset, since you can get cheaper consumables elsewhere.
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they sell crankarms only without chainrings? then get them chainrings elsewhere?
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post Jan 29 2020, 03:51 PM

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QUOTE(RiriRuruRara @ Jan 29 2020, 03:37 PM)
But my request was the best bike i could get with that budget not best brand name...
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which shop u went to?
what other brands they had?

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Jan 29 2020, 03:51 PM
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post Jan 29 2020, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(RiriRuruRara @ Jan 29 2020, 03:37 PM)
According to spec sheet it is a Shimano Claris R2000,8 speed.
Yes he did give do a fitting. But my request was the best bike i could get with that budget not best brand name...
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Well he's not wrong if he fits that model for your budget, assuming he doesn't sell China brands.


Most of these shops are kinda snobs and they're anti-China bike frames.


So if he only sells brand name products and what's available in his shop, then that model is the best you could buy for 3k at his shop.
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post Jan 29 2020, 04:07 PM

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QUOTE(RiriRuruRara @ Jan 29 2020, 03:37 PM)
According to spec sheet it is a Shimano Claris R2000,8 speed.
Yes he did give do a fitting. But my request was the best bike i could get with that budget not best brand name...
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Shimano Dura ace was once 8 speed and a lot more inferior as compared to what you have today in Claris, at least aesthetically

The technology of Dura ace trickles down to Ultegra and then to 105 and so on, so it was not entirely a lie when the seller said that to you but he was being disingenuous about the fact, nuances but definitely not lazy lies like carbon's a lot more rigid than aluminium
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post Jan 29 2020, 04:07 PM

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get an older bike, 2nd hand.. shimano ultegra or sram red groupset..

i last time bought a kouta with shimano dura-ace groupset for less than 3k.

worth.
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post Jan 29 2020, 04:08 PM

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QUOTE(jbcoder @ Jan 29 2020, 04:02 PM)
Well he's not wrong if he fits that model for your budget, assuming he doesn't sell China brands.
Most of these shops are kinda snobs and they're anti-China bike frames.
So if he only sells brand name products and what's available in his shop, then that model is the best you could buy for 3k at his shop.
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Not really, more like brands from China with little to no accountability when it comes to honouring warranties or safety standards
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post Jan 29 2020, 04:10 PM

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for 3k, i would highly suggest buy a second hand alloy giant bike, instead of those cheapo china china bike

but given that u have a friend or urself know how to check for bike condition la, otherwise buying those china bike is better

imo, china alloy > china cheapo carbon, cause bended alloy won't make u crash but damaged carbon might give ur life away
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post Jan 29 2020, 11:35 PM

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new groupsets (long rear derailleur cage) has a wide range cassette 11-34T. While the standard highest gear 11T is rarely used.. too rigid and need a lot of power. the 34T is a new welcome especially for steep climb and for all rounders/beginners.
older versions supports up to 32T (which I am still using).

This post has been edited by lee_lnh: Jan 29 2020, 11:36 PM
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