wouldnt be able to justify parting with 300 quid to buy the worry about thieves.. i appreciate for you the joy from riding offsets the worry of it getting stolen and locking it right everytime etc etc.. :smile:

Guys please stop posting hot road bike deals. I have not finished my Graphics card venture yet. Not these hot baby again! oO oO oO
I am waiting for a Giant Propel advanced pro to come down but this as an everyday use bike is quite tempting.

buy a bottle of naked juice and you might win a bike.

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Does anyone know how much this bike weighs?

Says here it uses 6061 Aluminum as frame and weighs 9.52KG
cyclingweekly.co.uk/rev…300

Thanks

Costs about £15 a year to insure, and I wouldn't use my road bike to nip down to the supermarket!

The frame on the Triban feels like scaffold poles compared to the Cannondale's lighter and better ride. Only real advantage of the Triban is the Sora shifters.

Yeah I use a D Lock (Kryptonite NewYork) and a standard chain for the wheels.

I have quick release on my tyres but that's what the chain is for anyway.

Never ever traveled on a bus in my life

where are the pedal?s

Looks good, might get one :-)

At the shop.

Plus the 520 is only available in XS and M now. But I agree, a decent option for the price.

awesome deal, snapped it up for the build quality.

anyone know what the delivery is like?

anyone actually know the weight of this bike?

Just snapped one of these up, dont forget quidco 3.3%

dont think you can use that in conjunction with the SAVE25 code..

I lost a seat post & saddle (but my locks put them off trying to take the whole bike). So its one bike for leaving locked up and another one for long rides where you don't need to lock it up..

great price & good bike - I have a CAAD8 Tiagra

just under 9kg I think

really ?

just found a reference on google to say its 9.24kg so its light enough unless you cat race in which case you probably have a more expensive bike already....

Can i see your reference?

Good buy!

My knowledge of bike weights isn't great, but i'm guessing this would be without pedals installed.
Therefore, is this quite heavy? And is overall weight one of the most important factors when buying a roadbike (if price is an issue). Thanks guys x

Looks pretty decent. Do you think a 58 would be a good choice for someone who is 6ft tall?

Not a pro but love my bikes and this looks exceptionally good for the price.

I am getting back into cycling myself and have just got my first road bike in (ahem) a few years after having mtb's and hybrids of late.

I am now sad I just bought a boardman but there was no way I could leave the boardman at the price I paid!

Anyone recommend a good insurer btw?

(I also invested in the trcx smart blue motion turbo trainer this w/e. Yet to get it out of the box and set up anyone got one)

Google bike radar caad8 sora weight

The weight is fine unless you plan to cat race. More important is the frame fit for your style of riding and the gear range.

Do these require much assembly?

Right, I did it. Now where I can I get a good deal on some pedals and shoes...

how long before they despatched?

Did you use the code today? I think I need to expire the deal as the code doesn't work anymore.

yes ,you can! I bought giant roam 2 for £324:) SAVE25 code

I didn't, I used it late last night. I was sweating on permission from the better half. Thanks for the tip though :smile:

Seems like you never ride a road bike before. You need to pop in one of the shops to feel about it. This one is aluminum and once you fall in love with road bike, you will get your full carbon (lowest below 5kg which is insane.) bike eventually. 9.52KG for an aluminum bike is quite fine.

I suggest you to go to a shop to try it first. 58 is fine but maybe 56 is easier. All depends on your inside leg and your riding habit.

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​Hi mate, I clocked up quite a few miles last year on my road bike. It's a Carrera probably about £300 new from Halfords (I bought second hand) which seemed to be very heavy and found quite hard going at times.
I know it's not exactly a good make!
Do you think this would be a significant upgrade, or worth buying a second hand carbon for similar money??

can you use the cycle to work discount on this?

- Most important is what you are going to use it for - this will hold its speed well on roads, and won't really go off-road - is that what you want? Short or long rides?
- Then there's riding position - are you comfortable being bent over, or would you prefer flat bars? If you aren't sure, Evans offer test rides or borrow a bike from a friend.
- Then there's fit - a good bike shop (probably not Halfords, unless you're lucky) can get this pretty accurate for you. And you can make minor changes by swapping parts.
- Bike weight comes absolutely last - just eat fewer pies X) Seriously it's so much better and cheaper to lose 1kg off your body. Although eventually, lighter, stiffer wheels and better tyres make a worthwhile difference. Hold off on those until you are sure you'll enjoy biking though ...
- If you're sure you want a road bike, a CAAD8 framed bike at this price is an absolute steal.
HTH ...

Anyone get a shipping notification yet?

I have been told that it will be shipped today or tommorow.
Fingers crossed.

Maybe they have to build then bike?

That is good if they come assembled so?

I pressume you will need to put the handle bars and saddle on...

Have you tried emailing them?

Have some heat OP. I ordered one and they have confirmed to me the bike will be mostly assembled. All that you need to do is attach the pedals, saddle and turn round the handle bars. Apparently the pedals are very basic and they recommend these be upgraded. Not sure if they are saying that to make a few extra quid or that they are indeed very basic. Ordered new cycling clothing but on the hunt now for a good quality Cycling backback with Hydration unit.

my order status just changed, consignment is due to be collected.

Thanks for posting OP; would be a good starter road bike, but 61cm is out of stock - bit gutted, as this would be great for the odd commute, as my cross country isn't geared well enough for long road use! Typical, but heat added - looks like lots of stock for the other sizes.

I think Carrera frames are aluminum made ( or steel for lower end models) and Carrera is definitely a no match to a Cannondale.
I would go for this bike for everyday use with a heavy duty D lock or a chain lock. like others said, the price for this bike is a steal. Then a full carbon one for pure riding ( join a local road bike club to ride with others for like 10m, 20m even 50 miles as a day trip. ). Bear in mind that full carbon is not cheap. I suggest a £1000 plus spending at least. You might have full carbon, Shimano 105 groupset ( higher specs are Ultegra, Di2 electronic)etc. You may find some aftermarket hand made full carbon wheels for a couple of hundreds pounds but it is totally up to you. the price range below £1000 is just too low for a proper brand new carbon bike.
A guy is selling his Giant Propel Advanced 2 for £850 which i think is a fair deal. Just go to Ebay.co.uk and search Giant Propel.

Brand and model are important. check reviews and forums for a specific model. sometimes in the same weight range, due to aerodynamic design, one bike could be faster than others.
I am into Giant Propel series, not familiar with specialized or other brands. So here is just some opinions from me. Have fun!

How big are you, Chewbacca? 61cm!!! :wink:

I can't see the code anymore so will expire BUT there is still £11 off with "VOUCHERBOX11" so £339 or so.

Thanks for positive comments (unlike my last deal!).

I bought a bike from them before but that was not a road bike. Like SPLE22 said just a bit fasten and adjustment here and there. mainly handle bar, saddle or wheels.

I just posted this if any help for small footed (6.5UK) newbies needing shoes...

hotukdeals.com/dea…836

Haha, not quite, but yes - it is an issue! Could probably squeeze onto a 59cm with some geometry fitting etc, but not ideal. Will hold out for a CX deal I reckon :grin:

Code expired

​​can you use the cycle to work scheme discount on this?

Is this a good bike for peak District trails?

I ordered Sunday evening, got shipping confirmation on Tuesday and bike was delivered today 11:30am

Bike comes fully assembled minus pedals which come in a box along with front and rear reflectors. Handlebars need to be aligned and adjusted.

As above mine was delivered today and I am very pleased with it:)

what size did you get?

are you gonna get spacers for the handlebars?

What did time Panther Logistics arrive?? did they call you tell you a delivery window

54cm



Got an email with a 2 hour delivery window, guy rang me saying he was on his way, showed up 10 mins later

​MAMILs?

Do you get an email when it ships? I ordered a week ago and still haven't heard anything

I ordered mine last Monday and received delivery update emails from Panther every day up until 30 mins before delivery on Friday. They also phoned 10 mins prior to arrival, so I suggest you give Rutland a call to check that your order was processed and if so, ask them to confirm delivery date.

Anyone know what the plastic pointy things are in the box with the reflectors, bell and pedals?!

Answering phone calls isn't their greatest strength it seems, tried 5 or 6 times today and it cuts me off after 3 mins of being on hold

Twitter is your friend in this instance

Mine came in 3 days and phoned when 10 mins away. Came assembled without peddles and just bars to tighten.
Well pleased. So pleased I ordered a Giant Womens bike for the other half from them and just waiting for that now.

Mine finally arrived today - but it says it needs assembly by a dealer (it was international shipping). Anyone else need to do this?

Will it be too big for her?!

I see what you did there

please post some pictures!

Anyone have a link to a guide to tightening / setting up the brakes correctly?

Code is working again for anyone else still interested (until Sunday)

oos now

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4k+ on this bike now :smile: