Hi all,
new to forum so apologies if i've got the format wrong.
I'm trying to look into buying a new bike for commuting and general riding around the area and getting fit. I'm between 5'11 and 6' and mostly using the bike on roads/pavements, with a light bit of uneven pavement but its all paved areas. I'm travelling 5miles some days, and about 2.5 miles on others.
Its a small commute, so I've kind of got into my head Hybrid is probably best, as i'm unlikely to benefit from the speed of a road bike drop bar, but i'm open to suggestions on this as I know there is contrasting opinions on this.
I want to spend somewhere between £500-600 on my bike, and looking at the best components possible for this. I understand for my usage its probably not worth getting a bike with suspension, so i've been looking at rigid front bikes.
So far i've been mainly eyeing up the Triban RC500 flat bar - Sora from decathlon:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/rc500-flat-bar-disc-road-bike-sora-id_8554412.html
this has a really good set of equipment and flat bar.
however this is basically the same as the RC500 drop bar - there's no difference bar the handle so i'm really wondering whether the drop bar version will be better, or whether the comfort of the flat bar makes the difference.
also if i was going to get a drop bar then the RC520 with the 105 parts looks amazing, but then it's a lot to spend on a road bike for a first bike.
Another hybrid suggestion i've looked at is a Pinnacle Lithium 4, but i'm not sure if its as good as the triban for components wise.
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-lithium-4-2020-hybrid-bike-EV339939
Whats your opinions based on my usage for the best bike and why, and should i stick to flat bar or should i dabble in drop bar? I'm aiming to go to an independant shop nearby to get some suggestions too but understand they may be more expensive.
new to forum so apologies if i've got the format wrong.
I'm trying to look into buying a new bike for commuting and general riding around the area and getting fit. I'm between 5'11 and 6' and mostly using the bike on roads/pavements, with a light bit of uneven pavement but its all paved areas. I'm travelling 5miles some days, and about 2.5 miles on others.
Its a small commute, so I've kind of got into my head Hybrid is probably best, as i'm unlikely to benefit from the speed of a road bike drop bar, but i'm open to suggestions on this as I know there is contrasting opinions on this.
I want to spend somewhere between £500-600 on my bike, and looking at the best components possible for this. I understand for my usage its probably not worth getting a bike with suspension, so i've been looking at rigid front bikes.
So far i've been mainly eyeing up the Triban RC500 flat bar - Sora from decathlon:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/rc500-flat-bar-disc-road-bike-sora-id_8554412.html
this has a really good set of equipment and flat bar.
however this is basically the same as the RC500 drop bar - there's no difference bar the handle so i'm really wondering whether the drop bar version will be better, or whether the comfort of the flat bar makes the difference.
also if i was going to get a drop bar then the RC520 with the 105 parts looks amazing, but then it's a lot to spend on a road bike for a first bike.
Another hybrid suggestion i've looked at is a Pinnacle Lithium 4, but i'm not sure if its as good as the triban for components wise.
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-lithium-4-2020-hybrid-bike-EV339939
Whats your opinions based on my usage for the best bike and why, and should i stick to flat bar or should i dabble in drop bar? I'm aiming to go to an independant shop nearby to get some suggestions too but understand they may be more expensive.