Advice on 1st road bike.

[buddy1968]

Approaching my 58th birthday and decided want 1st road bike, only been cycling last 4 years on a hybrid to work and days off.
Looking at 1 of these 2,
Specialized Allez sport e5 2026
Giant contend SL 1 2026

The giant comes with shimano 105
The allez with shimano cues 10 speed
The contend is £250 more.

Any advice most welcome on which will be best buy, ideally for use on club rides and long rides. Thanks

 

[fossyant]

105 is a fair old step up from Cues !

 

[Ian H]

Decide first what you want it for.
Racing? Club rides? casual riding? Touring? Just to admire in the garage/shed?

 

[roubaixtuesday]

But the one that you can get from a trustworthy local shop.