Hi All,
First off, thanks for all the welcome messages on my first post! Much appreciated.
So, I need some help. I've never owned a road bike before but I'll be picking one up later in the year through CycleScheme (currently pestering my HR to start it earlier, want to take advantage of the tredz sale!) and I've got no idea where to start.
Well, not a great idea anyway. I'm currently looking at the Cube Peloton Triple 2014, Specialized Allez Sport 2014, or the Giant Defy 3. I am, however, completely open to new recommendations. I'm after what is essentially the best bit of kit I can get in my price range, I know when it comes to these names they tend to be more or less the same and it all comes down to enjoyment/feel and look. However, are there any hidden gems I'm missing out on by not knowing better? For example I've just seen this:
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lapierre-Audacio-200-2014-Road-Bike_67752.htm
Which has upgraded Claris components over the Sora components of those listed above, but I've never even heard of Lapierre! I'm not too fussed by looks, it just needs to be functional and chirpy enough for some heavy weekend riding, but comfortable enough (where possible) for the quick 15 minute ride to work every day.
Help me, CC, you're my only hope.
First off, thanks for all the welcome messages on my first post! Much appreciated.
So, I need some help. I've never owned a road bike before but I'll be picking one up later in the year through CycleScheme (currently pestering my HR to start it earlier, want to take advantage of the tredz sale!) and I've got no idea where to start.
Well, not a great idea anyway. I'm currently looking at the Cube Peloton Triple 2014, Specialized Allez Sport 2014, or the Giant Defy 3. I am, however, completely open to new recommendations. I'm after what is essentially the best bit of kit I can get in my price range, I know when it comes to these names they tend to be more or less the same and it all comes down to enjoyment/feel and look. However, are there any hidden gems I'm missing out on by not knowing better? For example I've just seen this:
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lapierre-Audacio-200-2014-Road-Bike_67752.htm
Which has upgraded Claris components over the Sora components of those listed above, but I've never even heard of Lapierre! I'm not too fussed by looks, it just needs to be functional and chirpy enough for some heavy weekend riding, but comfortable enough (where possible) for the quick 15 minute ride to work every day.
Help me, CC, you're my only hope.