Philtofit
Senior Member
- Location
- Clacton-on-Sea
The history in brief:
Started cycling last October, brought a Giant Escape; and liked it.
Last November I brought a Trek 1.5, and liked it even more.
I have done 1,200 miles on the Trek, longest ride so far is 60 miles; I’m now averaging 15.5 mph. I’m now on the brink of buying a carbon bike with better components, with a view of improving distance and pace (and because I want one). Key points: comfort, speed and looks. I'm 59, 16 stone and addicted.
I’ve been looking at a number of options, but the main two are:
Trek Madone 3.5
Ridley Orion Ultegra
So the usual request for advice and anyone with firsthand experience of either bike.
Started cycling last October, brought a Giant Escape; and liked it.
Last November I brought a Trek 1.5, and liked it even more.
I have done 1,200 miles on the Trek, longest ride so far is 60 miles; I’m now averaging 15.5 mph. I’m now on the brink of buying a carbon bike with better components, with a view of improving distance and pace (and because I want one). Key points: comfort, speed and looks. I'm 59, 16 stone and addicted.
I’ve been looking at a number of options, but the main two are:
Trek Madone 3.5
Ridley Orion Ultegra
So the usual request for advice and anyone with firsthand experience of either bike.