A choice between these 2 bikes.

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Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
I must have a more comfortable/relaxed road bike.
My LBS has made an offer for my Giant Defy carbon.......not what I hoped but I suppose realistic.
My son wants my Giant Talon 1 hardtail although IMO its too small for him.
I am trying to decide between
a) Cannondale Quick 1 (ally frame as they no longer do the carbon frame version).
b) Whyte Stirling.
Similar geometry. Both 105s. Similar weight (so I am told) at around 10 Kg.
Any thoughts/comments welcome.
I also fancy the Spec' Sirrus but £1500 and its not even 105s puts me off (plus ive yet to actually sit on one).
 

vickster

Legendary Member
Get the Whyte, something a bit different from a British brand :okay:
 

Joffey

Big Dosser
Location
Yorkshire
I know a Triban isn't one of your two options but you can get the full Sora all frame bike for £499 - it is cable brakes but £500 is £500.
 

Cycleops

Legendary Member
Location
Accra, Ghana
I'm sure Whyte make fine bikes but imagine when you tell a fellow enthusiast you have one, its a bit like saying you've got a chair, very worthy but rather boring.
Names like Cinelli, Bianchi would engender a much more enthusiastic response, even latter day brands such as Specialized, Cannondale etc.
 
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Dave7

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
You can get the 2019 Sterling for £850 (you don't mention which model year you're considering)...it's just so much prettier than a Triban...

https://www.cyclesuk.com/2037/products/whyte-stirling-2019-mens-hybrid-bike.aspx

Medium fits around 5'6-5'9 ish, large 5'10 to 6'2 ish
Thanks for that.
It is a medium I need.
My LBS is more expensive but they will set it up for me and buy my Defy.
I realise I am fortunate but getting best service etc is more important than saving a few quid. I do appreciate your suggestion.
 
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Dave7

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
I'm sure Whyte make fine bikes but imagine when you tell a fellow enthusiast you have one, its a bit like saying you've got a chair, very worthy but rather boring.
Names like Cinelli, Bianchi would engender a much more enthusiastic response, even latter day brands such as Specialized, Cannondale etc.
Please tell me you are not serious
 
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