Hi all,
Looking for some advice please. I currently have a Whyte Shoreditch hybrid bike and this has been great since I started cycling in the initial lockdown. I'm now finding I'm a bit slow when compared to my friends on their road bikes. I tend to go for 30-50km rides but plan to to do a 160km event next month. I won't be racing and this isn't my aim. I'm thinking of getting a road bike now, second hand, budget around £200-300.
A family friend recommended getting a Canondale Synapse, ideally with Shimano 105. Not sure if the 105 is within budget. Can you advise on any brands and models I should get? Is Canondale the best or any others?
What should I look for when buying second hand other than overall condition?
Many thanks in advance!
Looking for some advice please. I currently have a Whyte Shoreditch hybrid bike and this has been great since I started cycling in the initial lockdown. I'm now finding I'm a bit slow when compared to my friends on their road bikes. I tend to go for 30-50km rides but plan to to do a 160km event next month. I won't be racing and this isn't my aim. I'm thinking of getting a road bike now, second hand, budget around £200-300.
A family friend recommended getting a Canondale Synapse, ideally with Shimano 105. Not sure if the 105 is within budget. Can you advise on any brands and models I should get? Is Canondale the best or any others?
What should I look for when buying second hand other than overall condition?
Many thanks in advance!