Step 1: Research 
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of road bikes that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy.
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- Type - Racing, touring, utility, hybrid bikes
- Accessories - Tires, guards, gears, handlebars, brakes
- Construction - Steel, aluminium, alloy, carbon fibre
- Cost
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new road bike is the right one for you.
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- What sort of road bike will fit my riding requirements?
- If I am replacing an older road bike, what did or didn't work well?
- Can I perform small repairs to the road bike myself?
- What is my budget?
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Step 1: Evaluation 
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular road bike meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Configuration - frame and wheel size
- Comfort of available models
- Component quality - wheels, derailleur, frame, brakes
- Accessories
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the road bike and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing road bikes to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which road bike is the best value for money?
- Which is the easiest to ride?
- Which road bike suits my needs the best?
- Which do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase 
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy road bikes and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, department store or speciality bicycle store
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
- Ordering and delivery - return policies, guarantees
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