Looking for my first road bike (sub 1300ish gbp)
09-11-11, 04:29 PM
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Looking for my first road bike (sub 1300ish gbp)
Hi folks,
I am looking to buy my first road bike after spending loads of fun time with my Kona Dew Deluxe doing approx 20-30 miles a day and a long(er) ride on the weekend.
My current budget tops at 1300 gbp (and a bit less would be nice) and I guess I am looking for a road bike mainly for fitness and doing longer rides than what I am doing right now.
I have shortlisted the following bikes:
Trek Madone 3.1
Specialized Allez Sport
Bianchi Via Nirone 105
Scott CR1
Cannondale CAAD10
The unfortunate thing is that I only got to try the trek and thats only for a ride around the block which I doubt that tells all that much. the other bikes weren't available for a test ride.
I liked the trek when I rode it even for a few minutes. However, I absolutely adore the looks of the Bianchi. I am not looking to buy a bike and start thinking about upgrading stuff etc. Basically I am looking for a road bike that would be fun to ride and I won't think about upgrading components for a while.
I wish I could test ride the other bikes and I guess that then I wouldnt have to ask for your help but unfortunately this is not possible (and I guess i dont feel very comfortable splashing over a grand on some bike that I have never riden).
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Y
I am looking to buy my first road bike after spending loads of fun time with my Kona Dew Deluxe doing approx 20-30 miles a day and a long(er) ride on the weekend.
My current budget tops at 1300 gbp (and a bit less would be nice) and I guess I am looking for a road bike mainly for fitness and doing longer rides than what I am doing right now.
I have shortlisted the following bikes:
Trek Madone 3.1
Specialized Allez Sport
Bianchi Via Nirone 105
Scott CR1
Cannondale CAAD10
The unfortunate thing is that I only got to try the trek and thats only for a ride around the block which I doubt that tells all that much. the other bikes weren't available for a test ride.
I liked the trek when I rode it even for a few minutes. However, I absolutely adore the looks of the Bianchi. I am not looking to buy a bike and start thinking about upgrading stuff etc. Basically I am looking for a road bike that would be fun to ride and I won't think about upgrading components for a while.
I wish I could test ride the other bikes and I guess that then I wouldnt have to ask for your help but unfortunately this is not possible (and I guess i dont feel very comfortable splashing over a grand on some bike that I have never riden).
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Y
09-12-11, 08:57 AM
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09-12-11, 01:04 PM
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I picked up the Felt Z-85 earlier this summer as my first nice/new shiny bike (previously been riding my dad's old '83 Univega Sportour... still love that thing). Anyway, the Felt was under $1300 USD, is a pretty well-made aluminum frame w/ carbon fork/seatpost, and has the full 105 gruppo. Couldn't get anything from Trek for near that price. I could not be happier w/ the Felt. For what I paid, it has given me everything I need and then some (just took it for 105 miles with 6900' of climb this weekend and it performed beautifully).
FWIW, I was also looking at the Bianchi Via Nirone.
Edit: the Felt Z line is more of an upright long-distance/touring stance. I flipped the stem but you're still not stretched out nearly as much as a crit bike.
FWIW, I was also looking at the Bianchi Via Nirone.
Edit: the Felt Z line is more of an upright long-distance/touring stance. I flipped the stem but you're still not stretched out nearly as much as a crit bike.
09-12-11, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ypdude
Basically I am looking for a road bike that would be fun to ride and I won't think about upgrading components for a while.
09-12-11, 01:12 PM
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I have an Allez, which I really like, but I really like the Bianchi for longer rides.
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Full 105, carbon frame. It looks like BikesDirect's replacement range for the Bottecchias.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CONDOR-FLIGH...item2c5ec3f3fb
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CONDOR-FLIGH...item2c5ec3f3fb
