log in
register

Help for first time buyer

  • Creator
    Topic
  • September 13, 2018 at 9:52 am #28942
    steviep

    Hi all.
    Im looking to buy my first road bike. Not looking to do anything to adventurous just yet. I have a budget of approx £600, or £1000 if i buy from Evans, as i can get a discount if i buy from them!
    I was looking at Specialized-allez-e5-elite-2019, Cannondale-caad12-tiagra-2019 Evans own brand Pinnacle Dolomite 2 2018 . Any thoughts or other suggestions would be appreciated.
    Also any thoughts on disc or rim brakes?

  • Creator
    Topic
Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)
  • Author
    Replies
  • September 13, 2018 at 8:54 pm #927119
    0
    kil0ran

    All good bikes.

    All good bikes.

    If you’re commuting or doing a lot of winter miles then discs are a good idea, otherwise stick with rim brakes. Of the three I’d pick the CAAD12 if it was a dry weather weekend bike you were after, and the Dolly if you’re commuting. Might also be worth looking at the Pinnacle Arkose range, that would future-proof you for a spot of gravel/tow path/cyclocross action.

    September 13, 2018 at 8:36 pm #927117
    0
    steviep

    The Pinnacle has hydraulic
    The Pinnacle has hydraulic brakes , and was the one i was leaning towards . Just wasnt sure about the brand.

    Thanks for your reply

    September 13, 2018 at 8:02 pm #927115
    0
    StraelGuy

    All good choices but if you

    All good choices but if you can get something with hydraulic disc brakes from Evans, you won’t regret it.

  • Author
    Replies
Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.