bootneck
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- West Sussex
I am sure this topic has been done to death and so any replies will be really appreciated.
I am about to purchase a new road bike through the 'scheme' and only have a one month window to do so then my company close it for another year, so i'm under a little pressure to get it right.
Of course the million dollar question is what is right?
Im not new to biking but just do it for the enjoyment but may, just may, push myself into joining the local road race club for a bit of fun with the new purchase.
I have a budget of £1000
The bikes I have been recommended by various LBS are as follows:-
Trek 2.1 with Shimano gears
Wilier Laverado (hadn't ever heard of them) with Campagnolo gears
Boardman road carbon Ltd with Sram rival? gears
Finally a Specialised Allez Elite 2010 which at £799 is a couple of hundred pounds cheaper than the rest.
The reason for including the Allez is that a number of reviews make mention of it's more upright position and the comfort factor over distances.
As i'm knocking firmly on the door to middle age and of a size and weight where the idea of reducing wind resistance is a long lost dream.
So comfort far out weighs saving a couple of seconds of time.
So I would welcome any advice on these or any other bikes that might fall into my category.
I am about to purchase a new road bike through the 'scheme' and only have a one month window to do so then my company close it for another year, so i'm under a little pressure to get it right.
Of course the million dollar question is what is right?
Im not new to biking but just do it for the enjoyment but may, just may, push myself into joining the local road race club for a bit of fun with the new purchase.
I have a budget of £1000
The bikes I have been recommended by various LBS are as follows:-
Trek 2.1 with Shimano gears
Wilier Laverado (hadn't ever heard of them) with Campagnolo gears
Boardman road carbon Ltd with Sram rival? gears
Finally a Specialised Allez Elite 2010 which at £799 is a couple of hundred pounds cheaper than the rest.
The reason for including the Allez is that a number of reviews make mention of it's more upright position and the comfort factor over distances.
As i'm knocking firmly on the door to middle age and of a size and weight where the idea of reducing wind resistance is a long lost dream.
So comfort far out weighs saving a couple of seconds of time.
So I would welcome any advice on these or any other bikes that might fall into my category.