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| TigerHuds | 05 Aug 05:41 |
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Joined: 27 Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Bike: | Hello all. I am new to cycling and currently own a Subway 8 Hybrid bike. It is fine for nipping around town, but the 8 speeds and wheel thickness make long haul rides very slow. I am looking to get in to cycling and to join in with events, however i am going to need a road/racer bike. I have a budget of £600.... can anybody suggest one to me? |
Aurum 
| 05 Aug 08:18 |
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Joined: 18 Jun 2010 Posts: 15 Bike: My Profile | Check out the "Specialised" and "TREK" range of Road Bikes. The Evans Cycle web-pages are a good place to start. I'm sure you will find what you want here. |
| My Latest Route: Jul 2010 Cheslyn Hay to Coven Circular | |
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longbob
| 10 Aug 08:09 |
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Joined: 22 Jul 2010 Posts: 23 Bike: My Profile | Yeah i agree, the Specialized Allez Sport and Trek 1.2 all come within your price range...I'm all for the local bike shop but would just say to hit your local Evans store and check a few out. Not much between the Specialized and Treks really, they have pretty much the same components so it would be down to style, feel and comfort...you wouldnt go wrong with either. I wont waffle on in too much details between the two and risk sending you to sleep (i'll let the fellas in the shop do that)...all I would say is that for the money, I would be happy with either (although i do ride a trek road bike, but then i have a specialized mountain bike!)... Let us know what you do go for and remember there are plently of bike out there so try as many as you can!! (Scott and Fuji are another that spring to mind). if you do feel a bit swamped with choice and want an independant view (away from the shop) then just let us know! Good luck and happy shopping! Rob |
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captgeoff
| 10 Aug 09:17 |
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Joined: 28 May 2008 Posts: 36 Bike: My Profile | Agree with all, I have a Trek 1.2 and Specialized Allez Sportboth very good and within your budget. |
| My Latest Route: Feb 2009 Brabourne to Kingsnorth Circular | |
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