Any of these road bikes good enough?

[PedalCat]

I'm not a serious cyclist, but in summer i go out and ride roughly 20 to 50 miles twice a week if i find the time. I'm trying to find a second-hand bike for under £100, but if i can find something brand new for less than £300 that has genuinely been reduced in price, i might splash the cash. Are any of these suitable? Edit: i'm 5'11" with a longish back and shortish legs.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_810707_langId_-1_categoryId_165710

http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-glide-road-bike-mens-933071

http://www.sportsdirect.com/viking-tre-valle-700c-road-bike-933085

http://www.sportsdirect.com/diamondback-sprint-road-bike-mens-933079
One more bike also;
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_888017_langId_-1_categoryId_165710

 

[Kestevan]

The Carrera is not a bad bike for the price, and the Vikings are possibly OK.

But seriously, non of them look to be a patch on the Triban 3 - just go to Decathlon and be done with it

 

[Peteaud]

The Carrera is not a bad bike for the price, and the Vikings are possibly OK.

But seriously, non of them look to be a patch on the Triban 3 - just go to Decathlon and be done with it

What he said.

 

[JoeyB]

Had a go on my mates Triban 3 today after recommending he buy one. Good bike for the money...

 

[derrick]

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-3-id_8167038.html

Looks good vaue for money.

 

[ACS]

Triban 3. I don't own one but two of my friends have purchased one each, on my hesitant recommendation and they more than pleased with the bike. As a VFM product I think it would be hard to better. Would I buy one. Yes!

 

[PedalCat]

Thanks everybody. I'm getting a clear message(!).
Serious enthusiasts would say i get should get fitted properly, but in the real world, for casual-ish riding, would you lot say it's ok to just go ahead for a 57cm (i'm 5'11") ?

 

[biggs682]

Thanks everybody. I'm getting a clear message(!).
Serious enthusiasts would say i get should get fitted properly, but in the real world, for casual-ish riding, would you lot say it's ok to just go ahead for a 57cm (i'm 5'11") ?

yes as if its that far out you could always sell it on !

no go and look or find an owner near to you and try theres for size , just on safe side

 

[2wd]

The Taliban 3 is very good vfm

I know 2 cyclists who have one and they're very pleased with it

 

[vickster]

The Taliban 3 is very good vfm

I hope that was phone predictive text

 

[musa]

 

[ianjmcd]

 

[Robwiz]

+1 for the Triban 3.

It's marked down to start with. Unlike most companies, Decathlon starts off with very competitive pricing on its bikes. It's looking to make its profit on the accessories sold with the bike.

 

[youngoldbloke]

I see that the Halfords Carrera Zelos has "...... a comfortable foam saddle with an integrated headset. "
(get a Triban 3)

 

[lulubel]

I see that the Halfords Carrera Zelos has "...... a comfortable foam saddle with an integrated headset. "
(get a Triban 3)

I know Halfords mechanics have a bad reputation, but trying to fit the headset to the saddle ....?