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Need help choosing road bike
| Johnziepe | 25 Jun 18:02 |
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Joined: 19 Jun 2012 Posts: 3 Bike: | Hi, I would like some guidance on which road bike would be good for me. I have a budget of £1'500 to spend on my first road bike, should I buy a carbon or Ali bike, I am about 16 and half stone, so would I be better suited to Ali? I currently ride about 150 miles a week on a mountain bike will semi knobbly tyres and need more speed !!!!!!!!!! Thanks. |
spaceman 
| 26 Jun 14:23 |
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Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile | Hi John, I do about the same commuting to work every day and ride an Ali Scott S50 Triple. But it was only £600. If I had that amount to spend I would go for a Boardman Carbon. Great reviews, looks cool, well equipped. |
| My Latest Route: Jul 2012 Bedworth to Startford Via Fosse Way and Return Via Kenilworth | |
| DonnyGee | 26 Jun 15:33 |
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 Joined: 26 Jun 2012 Posts: 1 Bike: | I will be interested to the feedback you get too, as I'll be looking to upgrade from my hybrid later this year. Cheers DonnyGee |
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skiad1
| 26 Jun 15:38 |
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Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Posts: 84 Bike: My Profile | Go to as many bike shops as you can and test ride as many bikes as you can. When they know you've got a fair bit o cash to part with & you're serious, they'll be more than helpful. Plus, you get the backing of your local bike shop, invaluable, especially if you're 'new' to the sport. My tuppence, fwiw, says try a van nicholas mistral. Good reviews, last a lifetimereliability, a bit 'different' than the 'usual', within budget. But then, you might hate the ride....best of luck! |
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