Buying a new road bike

[Robert Edward Dudley]

I am looking to buy a beginner road bike, I know the ones I am looking at are cheap but I need to know which one is the best out of my 2 options and WHY?

Option 1: Carrera TDF 16 speed (Halfords) http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...0691&langId=-1

Option 2: Triban 3 24 speed (Decathlon) http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-3-...d_8239800.html

Thank you for your help

 

[L14M]

Imo the zelos at £250 is just as good. By the time you notice the impact you'll want a high end bike. Honestly the zelos is a perfect first bike which will then become a great winter trainer.

 

[Bryony]

Out of the 2 I'd say the Triban.

 

[MikeW-71]

Triban 3, the gear ratios are better.

 

[Easytigers]

I have a triban 3 and love it! You may want to upgrade the wheels after a few months though!

 

[SteCenturion]

Whatever they all say & whatever floats yer boat.

 

[biggs682]

go 2nd hand and get a better made product than either mentioned

 

[Robert Edward Dudley]

Thanks everyone that replied, you have been really helpful. I think im going to get the Triban and replace the wheels nearer the winter time.

 

[vickster]

I'd use the stock wheels in winter and better ones in the summer

Don't forget to get a good lock if leaving it anywhere

 

[Robert Edward Dudley]

If I can find a way to afford a boardman, would that be the recommended bike to buy. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...&productId=875985&categoryId=165710&langId=-1

 

[DooDah]

If I can find a way to afford a boardman, would that be the recommended bike to buy. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...&productId=875985&categoryId=165710&langId=-1

If you can then yes. I have a Boardman Race which was my first road bike (and now winter bike). Very well built bikes and the Mavic wheels are bomb proof. Also, I have never had a puncture with those tyres. I can't comment on the groupset as mine came with Sora. I still find mine a pleasure to ride.

 

[uclown2002]

I've had 3 boardmans and would quite happily buy more. Excellent bikes which typically attract very good reviews.

 

[vickster]

If I can find a way to afford a boardman, would that be the recommended bike to buy. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...&productId=875985&categoryId=165710&langId=-1

£32 worth of British Cycling Ride membership will get you 10% off at Halfords and other excellent and indispensible benefits

 

[tudor_77]

Both the Triban and the Carrera are excellent bikes for the money. The Boardman is much better though, I am on my second Boardman Road bike and absolutely love it to bits.