Can't Decide

[Steve Lewis]

So I have saved around £550 to get me a shiny new road bike with another £100 or so to go on the pile tomorrow. I am torn and need a little advice.

So i have looked at the Triban 500 - Looks great for the money or the Boardman Road Comp - In the flesh the bike is stunning, lovely smooth welds, but £250 more. Is the Boardman really worth the extra £250?

 

[young Ed]

giant defy 5 or maybe the 4?
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.giant.defy.5/14977/66549/ (Defy 5)

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.giant.defy.4.metallic.blue/14977/66548/(Defy 4 metallic blue)

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.giant.defy.4.white/14977/66547/ (Defy 4 white)
Cheers Ed

 

[cyberknight]

Triban is similar spec compared to the boardman except the wheels which on the lower models are cheese , you can pick up a better set eg shimano r501 for around £65.

 

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[young Ed]

Triban is similar spec compared to the boardman except the wheels which on the lower models are cheese , you can pick up a better set eg shimano r501 for around £65.

or if you want a rather nice pair and have a bit of money the fulcrum racing 7 are £150
Cheers Ed