Claue Butler vs B'Twin 500se

[richbrown21]

Hi,

Thinking of getting my first road bike with the purpose of doing Triathlons (Sprints and Super Sprints). I've narrowed my selection down to the following (I dont want to pay any more, and when I try on eBay for a Giant or Specialised bike, I get out bid). Would appreciate if anyone can give me advice/feedback on these. Thanks.

Claude Butler
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/claud-butler/elite-r2-2014-road-bike-ec070461

B'Twin
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-se-road-bike-black-id_8306187.html

 

[jack smith]

Btwin out of the two but try looking for things like the specialized allez on ebay

 

[MartinQ]

http://road.cc/content/news/129359-merlin-cycles-launch-sub-£300-pr7-road-bike-carbon-fork-video
has had a good press (recently introduced) for the price

 

[richbrown21]

Thanks for the response...B'Twin was the one I was favouring also but wanted to hear what others thought. I've looked at Specialized Allez on eBay and keep getting out bid lol....

 

[richbrown21]

That Merlin one does look good however...cheers for the link

 

[jack smith]

Take a look at the felt f95 too someone put a review on here a few day ago its £400 but much better spec than the ones listed

 

[cyberknight]

Out of the two i would go for the btwin but at that price point the merllin wins as it has better wheels .

 

[vickster]

Thanks for the response...B'Twin was the one I was favouring also but wanted to hear what others thought. I've looked at Specialized Allez on eBay and keep getting out bid lol....

I guess you're not bidding enough

 

[jack smith]

I had a look yesterday there are plenty on buy it now