jayzh

hey,

which bike would be more worth to purchase for a beginner rider?
1. Fuji Sportif Road Bike - 9 months old | Bicycles | Gumtree Australia Canterbury Area - Campsie | 1069231743
2. TCR Road bike for less than the Dura Ace kit fitted | Bicycles | Gumtree Australia Inner Sydney - Darlington 2008 | 1067842829
3. Giant OCR 1 road bike carbon/alloy | Bicycles | Gumtree Australia Hawkesbury Area - Oakville | 1069239389

thanks so much!

PiLigand

Obligatory: "The bike that fits" response.

I'd skip the TCR. It's pretty dated at this point. The Fuji and the OCR1 both look like reasonable deals. At first glance, the Fuji gets my vote. It's newer and the components are practically the same as the OCR1 given the way shimano updates its equipment lines. If you're looking to save the money, the Fuji certainly looks like a good deal. The components won't be noticeably different.
The OCR1 seem acceptable still.

But ride them first. Make sure you get one that fits.

rms13

The one that fits!

Seriously, the OCR doesn't list size,. TCR is M which I believe is equivalent to 54-55 and Fuji is 52. The Fuji is newer but has lower end components (looks like Claris or Sora), the Giants have higher end stuff but it's older 9 speed components so it really is all a wash. Get the one that fits

mcours2006

Well, since the prices are negotiable, you should submit some offers for the bikes. If the prices were all firm and they all fit you, I'd probably go for the TCR with the DA over the OCR with the 105's. Both are 9-speed, so about the same age, give or take.