Merlin Performance PR7-R Road Bike - 2016
The PR7-R keeps the ethos of the original PR7 - incredible bang for buck - but where that bike is an everyman all-rounder the PR7-R is more focussed on performance. This is a beginner's racing bike.
Stiff and lightweight frame with classic racing geometry. The heart of the PR7-R is a frame and fork that is ripe for a lifetime of being hammered around in the bunch.
The finishing kit is also very capable. Shimano, Mavic and Kalloy Uno are all names that experienced cyclists will know and appreciate.
A decent bike with a good starter spec, plus you get shoes, pedals, bib shorts, top, helmet and socks! These kinds of 'extras' or often missed from a first purchase and can end up costing £££s as you build up your kit.
Bargain. Hopefully this can give someone a happy summers cycling.
£400 is only for the bike. Those add-ons are am extra £60 bundle deal.
nosbod
9 Apr 16#3
I'm looking for a bike and deals seem a bit thin on the ground at the mom. Looking in around £750 and this one with carbon frame, 105's and Mavic Aksium looks good here with pedals and shoes. Any thoughts HUKD?
rugman
9 Apr 16#4
Looks a good buy and full 105 too, with a decent wheelset. Free pedals and shoes is a bonus
mattrixdesign2
9 Apr 16#5
Sorry, missing read, will amend.
mattrixdesign2
9 Apr 16#6
Changes made. Thanks
nathb
12 Apr 16#7
Nice looking bike, Sora is more than capable and their kit is getting good reviews too.
Heat from me!
However the Saracen Tenet disc braked bike with Tiagra for £399.99 has set a new benchmark in this price bracket....
mattrixdesign2
12 Apr 16#8
Just looked up the Tenet and it's certainly a great option! Is it the new Tiagra as that is looking pretty good, much more like the rest of the Shimano range.
It's good to see competition at the cheaper end.
nathb to mattrixdesign2
12 Apr 16#9
No, it had last years 4600 Tiagra but still an epic bargain.
Pretty much anything that gets people cycling is a deal for me though. :man:
bargainnicka
12 Apr 16#10
Anyone know what size I'd need ? I'm 6 foot but a novice to road bikes so looking for a more relaxed posture !
nathb to bargainnicka
12 Apr 16#12
Drop them a line.
Or better yet if you're close to Buckshaw Village (Chorley) pop in - I found them very friendly.
mattrixdesign2
12 Apr 16#11
Measure up, height and inside leg should give you the best idea. If in doubt visit a proper bike shop.
Different brands have different ways of measuring.
I am 5'9 and generally fit a medium / 54cm.
mattrixdesign2
12 Apr 16#13
I am guessing you would take the largest of the 3 sizes, but worth checking.
mike___j
17 Apr 16#14
Nice spec for the money, but anyone new (or old!) might not get on with the relatively high geared cassette if they want to do any climbing.
Maybe budget for an 11-28 cassette at some point soon too.
geeadamg
17 Apr 16#15
Merlin's bundles look OK. I'm torn right now of what to do. I was hit by a car last week and repairs are needed. Frame looks OK (steel) - insurance paid out £400 for replacement of bits (inc clothing & helmet) and I spent £40 so far cheaply getting it back on road and used parts I already had in stock. Then my crank fell off yesterday (right outside MI6 if you're spying - it may have looked like so elaborate snooping - it wasn't) so part of me is seeing these deals and thinking n+1 and sod fixing it up.
I need a bike for work and sanity. I like tinkering but looking at my options is feeling like chore. Guidance please HUKDs! New bike or fix up?
logohigh to geeadamg
17 Apr 16#19
The bottom bracket ??
this isn't an expensive fix
Besford to geeadamg
18 Apr 16#25
Insurance paid out within a week - wow!
Deanidge
17 Apr 16#16
The complete ignorant cyclists starter kit.
vanquished100 to Deanidge
17 Apr 162#18
I love cycling but know zilch about the mechanics that comment isn't too helpful is it. Not everyone is an expert. This sounds like a deal to me but please enlighten me if you know better.
toonarmani
17 Apr 16#17
Looks a nice little kit for someone just starting out.
logohigh
17 Apr 16#20
The deal looks reasonable , not heard of that helmet choice - but you cant sell an unsafe lid afaik
geeadamg
17 Apr 16#21
True. Although it looks like the crank arm has wear and tear on it but also looks like the it has suffered a bang and may need replacing. Bear in mind that it's probably close to 10k miles done on the current crank set and needs replacing anyway - something I was thinking about doing before the accident. But now I have a little more to spend and since I need new shoes and helmet as well maybe shiny new everything is the way to go and use my current bike as a project.
I dunno - I over analyse everything. Looking at folding bikes right now.
Additional: some delicate hammer work and I think I have a bodge. Earlier I think I was just fed up with playing bike workshop since the accident but no point spending hundreds if I don't have to.
What's not to like for £250, claris with a carbon fork. That's £50 cheaper than the Triban 500se and comes with better claris shifters.
mattrixdesign2
17 Apr 16#24
It's a good deal, but don't you need to add pedals?
geeadamg
18 Apr 16#26
Yeah, I was very impressed and would recommend LV who her insurance was with (this may sound like a Craig David song) but the accident happened on a Friday, she contacted her insurance and admitted fault same day. Had a missed call Saturday, they were closed Sunday. Spoke to claim person Monday, I emailed them with damage Tuesday, they confirmed Wednesday and I got the cheque Friday almost coming through the door at the exact time of the accident previous week.
Besford
18 Apr 16#27
That's an excellent experience but (excuse the cynicism) I suspect they wanted you to accept a quick payout rather than pursue it further and cost them more. I've had similar experience with a non-fault car accident. No problem if you're unhurt and happy with the result though.
geeadamg
18 Apr 16#28
[quote=BesfordThat's an excellent experience but (excuse the cynicism) I suspect they wanted you to accept a quick payout rather than pursue it further and cost them more. I've had similar experience with a non-fault car accident. No problem if you're unhurt and happy with the result though.[/quote]
Yeah, happy for a quick payout. Like I said, I need a bike for work and my only damage to my body was bruising. The lady was very apologetic, not intent just bad infrastructure on a road that is notorious for near-misses anyway. If I didn't already have a lot of the parts in to replace bit on my bike anyway then I would have been £100 up so I see it as a result. I have a steel frame too so it can take some hammer.
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The PR7-R keeps the ethos of the original PR7 - incredible bang for buck - but where that bike is an everyman all-rounder the PR7-R is more focussed on performance. This is a beginner's racing bike.
Stiff and lightweight frame with classic racing geometry. The heart of the PR7-R is a frame and fork that is ripe for a lifetime of being hammered around in the bunch.
The finishing kit is also very capable. Shimano, Mavic and Kalloy Uno are all names that experienced cyclists will know and appreciate.
A decent bike with a good starter spec, plus you get shoes, pedals, bib shorts, top, helmet and socks! These kinds of 'extras' or often missed from a first purchase and can end up costing £££s as you build up your kit.
Bargain. Hopefully this can give someone a happy summers cycling.
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http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-prime/build/
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Heat from me!
However the Saracen Tenet disc braked bike with Tiagra for £399.99 has set a new benchmark in this price bracket....
It's good to see competition at the cheaper end.
Pretty much anything that gets people cycling is a deal for me though. :man:
Or better yet if you're close to Buckshaw Village (Chorley) pop in - I found them very friendly.
Different brands have different ways of measuring.
I am 5'9 and generally fit a medium / 54cm.
Maybe budget for an 11-28 cassette at some point soon too.
I need a bike for work and sanity. I like tinkering but looking at my options is feeling like chore. Guidance please HUKDs! New bike or fix up?
this isn't an expensive fix
I dunno - I over analyse everything. Looking at folding bikes right now.
Additional: some delicate hammer work and I think I have a bodge. Earlier I think I was just fed up with playing bike workshop since the accident but no point spending hundreds if I don't have to.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-prime/build/
Yeah, happy for a quick payout. Like I said, I need a bike for work and my only damage to my body was bruising. The lady was very apologetic, not intent just bad infrastructure on a road that is notorious for near-misses anyway. If I didn't already have a lot of the parts in to replace bit on my bike anyway then I would have been £100 up so I see it as a result. I have a steel frame too so it can take some hammer.