C2W First road bike advice needed?

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chriso_dude

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north wales
hi I plan to get a road bike for commuting back and to from work and the occasional weekend rides.

Iv got a few that i like and would like some advice. looking at between 400-600 range maybe more at a push.

Raleigh Revenio 1 at £575 also 2015 model available at £600 but not sure of the real differences here
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/raleigh-revenio-1-road-bike#tab3

13 Intrinsic Alpha at £499 - doesnt come with pedals so wouldnt hava clue what pedals to get but like the look of the frame
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/13-intrinsic-alpha-road-bike-2015#tab2

Boardman Road sport at £450
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-road-sport-2014

Also like the look of this Btwin bike if i can get it through the C2W scheme with halfords
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/alur-700-road-bike-id_8290145.html

Thanks any advice would be appreciated!
 
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13 rider

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leicester
I am bias towards the 13 . I had a 13 hybrid for 6 months and I love it not had any issues with it .Are halfords stocking yet so you can see it or do you have to order in ?. As for pedals do you ride clipped in or flat they will cost you £20_30 for SPD (clipped in) if you have the shoes and less for basic flats for trainers etc
 
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chriso_dude

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had a look and the 13 is in says its available for collection at my local. so might give that one a go was initially unsure by lack of any reviews online. Pedals iv never really rode clipped in but could get used to it. in the past always had MTB with flat pedals.
 

vickster

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Looks like the OP is restricted to Halfords or independents who take Halfords vouchers

I don't think Halfords will typically source end of line older models on C2W

Also Rutland don't have the Defy in all sizes, Ashcycles do, but a bit more (although still dk what they do C2W wise, not Halfords looking at their site)
 

13 rider

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Location
leicester
had a look and the 13 is in says its available for collection at my local. so might give that one a go was initially unsure by lack of any reviews online. Pedals iv never really rode clipped in but could get used to it. in the past always had MTB with flat pedals.
Very few reviews on line as 13s have only been available for 6 months and as halfords don't normally hold stock and only order in ,they are quite rare .my Leicester branch had only sold one other of hybrid as of 2 months ago . Is your in stock or available for coolection if ordered in .As for pedals just put some cheapo flats on it and get used to it then upgrade to clipped in if you want to in the future.Its a big decision but go with your gut instinct and for the bike that floats your boat .at this price range no bike is rubbish
 

vickster

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Cycling active have been including reviews of the 13 range after the last few months. Quite possibly that one
 
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chriso_dude

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north wales
Thanks for the advice guys guna have a look tomoro after work at some bikes in tweeks cycles after learning they accept the halfords voucher.
and thats a good idea to stick some cheap flat pedals on whichever road bike i get I assume most in this price range dont come with pedals assuming from most photos anyway.

had these in mind that they stock
Cube peloton at £599
http://www.tweekscycles.com/bikes/road-bikes/cube-peloton-road-bike-2015

scott speedster 50 also £599
http://www.tweekscycles.com/bikes/road-bikes/scott-speedster-50-road-bike-2015

Felt f85 reduced to £585
http://www.tweekscycles.com/bikes/road-bikes/felt-f85-road-bike-2014
 

vickster

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Felt best spec if right size and they take the voucher on a reduced bike, carbon fork and tiagra, 2 group sets above Claris on the other two
Then the cube, with carbon fork
Then the Scott as only alloy fork

But it depends which fits you best, and makes you smile most

For commuting you'll want to also consider whether they'll take mudguards and possibly a pannier rack if you have stuff to carry and don't want a sweaty back

On that basis, if the felt is not the right size, price or bike, I'd get this one

http://www.tweekscycles.com/bikes/road-bikes/genesis-volant-10-road-bike-2015, best looking colour wise too
 
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