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First road bike – Whistle Crow Ultegra?

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  • May 8, 2019 at 8:55 am #29623
    craigrobertson85

    Hi guys, delighted to join the forum as I buy my first road bike.
    I’ve been recommended a Whistle Crow Ultegra thats available 2nd hand by a friend who knows his stuff. Its a barely ridden 2012, spec looks great. I just wanted a second opinion from anyone who knows this brand if they’d recommend it. Price seems very reasonable as well. Any thoughts much appreciated!

    Cheers, Craig

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  • May 10, 2019 at 8:20 am #941783
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    craigrobertson85

    Thanks Mike, appreciate the

    Thanks Mike, appreciate the reply. Cheers

    May 8, 2019 at 4:48 pm #941781
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    mike the bike

     

     

    In sixty years of mucking about on two wheels I’ve neither heard of, nor seen, a Whistle Crow bike, so I can’t offer a firm opinion.  But the very fact that it’s unfamiliar sets alarm bells ringing.  It could be a tiny firm that’s selling good stuff or, more likely, it’s a cheaply made bike with outdated components.  And the fact that it’s seven years old probably counts against it, particularly bearing in mind the plethora of improvements made in bike design over that time.

    But more important than my ramblings, do you like it?  Will it get you riding? Could it be the best investment you will ever make?  Only you know the answers so, make sure it fits (nothing ruins a ride quite like an ill-fitting bicycle) and give it a test run.

    And if you don’t like it, there are loads more on eBay or you could look at Triban bikes from Decathlon.

    Best of luck.

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