Choice between 2 bikes........opinions wanted.

[Dave7]

Before it was stolen I had a Ribble carbon. It was my first ever "good" bike so have no experience of other "good" bikes
I am seriously thinking of one of these two bikes.
I am 68 yrs old and reasonably fit. Not "minted" but cost is not the issue........it's whichever is "best for the job".
I want it for...............
Comfortable riding.
road rides-20-40 milers.
tow paths/penine way/some very light forrest type trails.
I have never ridden a GOOD modern alloy but am advised by LBS that a good modern alloy will be better and absorb more vibration than a Ribble carbon.

http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/sirrus-expert-carbon-disc/33736/15sirrus

http://www.cube.eu/uk/bikes/tour/sl-road/cube-sl-road-race-black-white-red-2015/
As I say......opinions wanted.

 

[SteCenturion]

Two very different bikes there Dave.

A CX type bike might be best for the job.

 

[MikeW-71]

*scratches chin

I always used to have the opinion that Aluminium frames were really harsh to ride. My Defy proved that that was wrong. I was also amazed that when bought my Carbon frame, that it was both more responsive and more comfortable at the same time.. It's witchcraft I tell you

Between those two, the Spesh looks like it's based more on a CX, the Cube more on a road frame. I think I'd be leaning towards the Spesh, their carbon frames with the trick inserts are supposed to be very comfortable.

 

[vickster]

Steel for comfort

 

[Dave7]

Two very different bikes there Dave.

A CX type bike might be best for the job.

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Have looked at several CX bikes but they only come in drops and I want flats......plus most CX bikes seem to have very race type geometry.

 

[Mrs M]

Both bikes look very nice, I personally like Cube as Mr M has a hybrid, good spec for ££
If you have narrowed it down to just 2 bikes I would test drive both, bearing in mind exactly what you want from the bike.
If you could hire a demo bike all the better, happy shopping.

 

[Cyclist33]

for the riding described, the sirrus out of those two, i mean i ride my road bikes on the tpt but it was definitely more fun on the Quick, which was akin to a flat barred cyclocross bike... speaking of which...

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cannondale-...FRPNd83Yesxa7TYyhkyqcczLe_Y3eMHsOEaAnVa8P8HAQ
nother option to consider maybe. my aluminium Quick was supremely comfortable and quick on or off road.

 

[Kestevan]

Neither....
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXXLSFB/planet-x-xls-shimano-tiagra-flat-bar-road-bike

Spend the £700 saving on some good locks to stop it being nicked and holiday in the sun.......

 

[KneesUp]

Steel for comfort

I agree - Croix de Fer sounds perfect for you.

 

[vickster]

Except he's not wanting drops. I'd get an equilibrium frame and have it built to whatever spec you want (as I did although I do have drops). There'll be other steel frames too, Condor do some gorgeous ones

 

[KneesUp]

Except he's not wanting drops. I'd get an equilibrium frame and have it built to whatever spec you want (as I did although I do have drops). There'll be other steel frames too, Condor do some gorgeous ones

MIssed that reply There is a chap that commutes past my work on a white CdF with flat bars. Not only does he have a nice bike he finishes earlier than me

 

[Dave7]

Both bikes look very nice, I personally like Cube as Mr M has a hybrid, good spec for ££
If you have narrowed it down to just 2 bikes I would test drive both, bearing in mind exactly what you want from the bike.
If you could hire a demo bike all the better, happy shopping.

I agree they do appear to give good spec for the £.
The Spech dealer has made it clear they WILL NOT allow a test ride...........only on the instore machine. Not sure about the Cube dealer.

 

[Dave7]

for the riding described, the sirrus out of those two, i mean i ride my road bikes on the tpt but it was definitely more fun on the Quick, which was akin to a flat barred cyclocross bike... speaking of which...

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cannondale-...FRPNd83Yesxa7TYyhkyqcczLe_Y3eMHsOEaAnVa8P8HAQ
nother option to consider maybe. my aluminium Quick was supremely comfortable and quick on or off road.

Yes..........that Cannondale looks equally good.
Thanks

 

[Dave7]

I agree - Croix de Fer sounds perfect for you.

Ah........something else I want (in my old age) is lightweight

 

[vickster]

My genesis weighs about 9kg naked. It's as light as my carbon road bike