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  • June 10, 2013 at 8:34 pm #19061
    nutty driver

    Hi

    I’ve no doubt this has been posted before but I am looking at getting my first road bike. I’ve got a budget of about £850 which is a little flexible but need pedals, shoes etc.

    I’ve test ridden a few but they all seem similar in feel but managed to get down to 2 options :-

    Felt F85 2013 £800
    Trek 1.5 C H2 2013 £850

    To add to this I’ve also seen an offer on Janis Ventura Race at £850!

    Any thoughts on which to go for? Or any others I can look at. Im thinking id prefer Tiagra gearing as a minimum.

    Look forward to your advices

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  • June 11, 2013 at 9:09 pm #741813
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    lball9

    I got my first roadie a few
    I got my first roadie a few months back and it is excellent. i opted for the Cannondale CAAD8. It only has sora but I think you could get the spec up with the rest of your money. I got it for £700 that included £50 free kit from Evans.

    June 11, 2013 at 8:34 pm #741811
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    Ashleyhoaken

    I Have seen it on a social
    I Have seen it on a social utility group, I think he is in Devon but unsure, he also has a mobile number. I could PM you with the Moble Number of the person if you would like.

    June 11, 2013 at 8:07 pm #741809
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    nutty driver

    Thanks for that info, I’m
    Thanks for that info, I’m leaning towards the trek. I’ve used a trek mountain bike previously so know the quality. Heard great things about the CAAD 8 & BMC but stretching the budget.

    I like the sound of the Boardman Uve seen – where was that?

    June 11, 2013 at 7:24 pm #741807
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    Ashleyhoaken

    Hello. Nutty driver
    I am not
    Hello. Nutty driver
    I am not sure what bikes you have tested but I have heard from 2 ex racers Trek is a good brand and the better one out of the group above . Not sure of your size but the is a

    Ribble Sportive Bianco 52cm, Campag Athena 11spd compact – £695. Second hand for sale – astonishing value bike
    the same preson selling a Boardman Team Carbon Large – £695.- with a class-leading specification and a ride to match

    Other bikes to try

    Mekk A1 Pinerolo AL 1.0 – avergage bike for money

    Ribble Winter Trainer – Quite simply the best value sub £750 bike on the market

    Cannondale Caad 8 – great all-around

    BMC Streetracer SR01 – a value packed bike

    June 11, 2013 at 3:12 pm #741805
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    Super Domestique

    http://www.freeborn.co.uk/spe
    http://www.freeborn.co.uk/specialized-2012-allez-elite

    Does this help?

    June 11, 2013 at 2:44 pm #741803
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    nutty driver

    Must admit did like the
    Must admit did like the specialized allez elite when I rode it but it’s stretching the budget

    June 11, 2013 at 1:04 pm #741801
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    Super Domestique

    Buy a Specialized.
    What? It’s
    Buy a Specialized.

    What? It’s not like you weren’t all expecting me to say it!

    June 10, 2013 at 9:14 pm #741799
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    Benway

    If you can hang on til the
    If you can hang on til the TdF starts, that’s often when the offers really start kicking in.

    June 10, 2013 at 8:51 pm #741797
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    Stratman

    Fair enough – good luck and
    Fair enough – good luck and enjoy whichever you buy

    June 10, 2013 at 8:46 pm #741795
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    nutty driver

    Tried the giant today before
    Tried the giant today before the trek & the trek felt more comfortable for me

    June 10, 2013 at 8:40 pm #741793
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    Stratman

    Giant defy 2 at £800
    I’ve a
    Giant defy 2 at £800

    I’ve a carbon one and its lovely

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