[roadgenius4]

I am looking for a road bike to use for general riding in winter and wet weather and more relaxed rides in the summer, So probably flat pedals.

I currently have a Sirrus as this bike but although it is comfortable and has full mudguards etc, i just find it a bit dull to ride and want soemthing less upright with drop bars(more comfortable hand positions) I would really like something thats not too ‘nice’ as i dont want to constantly worry about scraping it and cleaning it after every ride.

I have a Specialized Allez as my best bike and I love riding it and have upgraded it to a nice solid setup. I have it set in quite an agressive position with the stem as low as it will go with a -16 deg angle and 110mm length. Bars are still relatively compact though.

Ive looked at bikes with more endurance geometry & also traditional ‘race’ geometry and then just fitting a shorter stem and add spacers under if necessary.

Ive seen a Trek 1200 frame for sale in my size for £50 but wasnt sure how good a frame it is.

I am happy to build up a bike if necessary and i have a few old spares which would be fine for winter riding, wheels, STI’s, derailleurs, crankset and  brakes.

I don’t want to spend too much probably £300 or so whether thats complete bike or frame and parts i dont already have.

Suggestions would be good on bikes which have decent clearence for guards and more relaxed style. (BTW i’m not tall looking around 52cm frame.)

 

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roadgenius4 wrote:

I did look into CX bikes but lots of people said they felt dull on the road which is where i will ride mostly.

Hmmm, not my experience personally, my Ridley is perfectly spritely and will really dart around if you let it. That being said, I’m not sure how much the bigger sizes will change this (I’m on a 50cm). I don’t use mine to ride CX much, but it does allow you to go pretty much anywhere should you want, which means it’s a great commuter as you’re not limited to road – it can do cycle paths, across fields, all over the shop 🙂

[roadgenius4]

I am looking at giant defy

I am looking at giant defy but not sure about the verstility of them. I did look into CX bikes but lots of people said they felt dull on the road which is where i will ride mostly.

[gunswick]

Decathon’s BTwin bikes are
Decathon’s BTwin bikes are low cost but good.

If frame only, what about planet x or Ribble?

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Have you considered a used

Have you considered a used Cyclo-Cross bike? I got my CX bike (for commuting originally) for £250 used, and have since upgraded wheels and bits and bobs but it was fundamentally a great fun all-rounder right from the off. I know it’s a cliche, but they really are properly versatile and really good fun to boot!

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