Hi All,
After many years of riding around on my old mountain bike, I'm considering getting a decent road bike. I mainly want it for recreational rides with my local cycling club and for doing the odd triathlon.
Trouble is, I'm really not sure which make or which features I'm looking for. Also, particular shops only seem to stock particular brands which make side by side comparisons difficult. I'm also concerned about ensuring that I'm measured up so that I get a frame size right for me. If it wasn't for this, I'd consider buying something off ebay or similar, but I reckon for my first road bike it's worth making sure that I get the right frame size.
Can anyone recommend a good shop (around Maidstone, Kent) that would be prepared to measure up a prospective buyer up and allow them to try bikes for comfort?.
I guess I'd be prepared to fork out up to £1500. I suppose the makes I would automatically consider would be Specialized, Giant and Trek but only because these are the brands that the local shops seem to stock.
Any recommendations would be gratefully received,
Ta,
Dave
After many years of riding around on my old mountain bike, I'm considering getting a decent road bike. I mainly want it for recreational rides with my local cycling club and for doing the odd triathlon.
Trouble is, I'm really not sure which make or which features I'm looking for. Also, particular shops only seem to stock particular brands which make side by side comparisons difficult. I'm also concerned about ensuring that I'm measured up so that I get a frame size right for me. If it wasn't for this, I'd consider buying something off ebay or similar, but I reckon for my first road bike it's worth making sure that I get the right frame size.
Can anyone recommend a good shop (around Maidstone, Kent) that would be prepared to measure up a prospective buyer up and allow them to try bikes for comfort?.
I guess I'd be prepared to fork out up to £1500. I suppose the makes I would automatically consider would be Specialized, Giant and Trek but only because these are the brands that the local shops seem to stock.
Any recommendations would be gratefully received,
Ta,
Dave