Evans - £1000 choice narrowed down to 3 - must spend ASAP

[DCLane]

I would be very surprised if any of these road bikes had rack fittings, TBH I always think an out and out road bike looks odd with a rack on, spoils the lines and all that, personal thing.

They don't, but I'll sort that. The rack use would only be for the touring I'm doing anyway.

 

[martint235]

I like the Cannondale (it won't show the dirt as much!) but for touring/audaxing and commuting I'd swap the wheels out for something a bit sturdier.

 

[Andrew_P]

I own a Specialized Roubaix, and it is a nice ride the only thing I do not like about it is that it is a Specialized! I wouldn't buy another, as every other bike is a Specialized. Well at least it feels like it in SE London/Surrey! Didn't someone say the the 2012 Sectuer got slated in one of the mags getting lower marks than a Halfords own brand?

 

[oldfatfool]

For touring you need a nice stealy like the Ridgeback Panorama

 

[Scoosh]

Audax bike, steel frame, eyelets for rack and guards ? Any kit you like ?

Condor Fratello

It'll need bit of working out the full spec but if you know your bikefit sizes and send them to Condor, they'll build a bike up to fit you.

 

[ColinJ]

For touring you need a nice stealy like the Ridgeback Panorama

Would that happen to be what you were riding yesterday ...?

 

[vickster]

Doesn't the OP have an Evans only voucher to use - so a Condor bike may be out of grasp?

 

[DCLane]

Yep, must be spent at Evans - it's £1000 off not a voucher as well since they've got the Ridgeback replacement.

If I'd been buying now I'd have got something different, so it's about making the best out of my current situation.

 

[PaulSecteur]

I would be very surprised if any of these road bikes had rack fittings, TBH I always think an out and out road bike looks odd with a rack on, spoils the lines and all that, personal thing.

I *think* the secteur comp does have them, but double check first if its a deal breaker.

Of course it looks better without a rack, but its always nice to have the option. They are quick and easy to remove if you dont want it on and if I need to carry luggage I would rather it go on a rack than backpack.

 

[cloggsy]

I'd be interested to see what you decide...

IMHO, you pay for the name with Cannondale's...

 

[Herzog]

I'd be interested to see what you decide...

IMHO, you pay for the name with Cannondale's...

Yep, but a good bike usually comes free with it.

 

[cloggsy]

Yep, but a good bike usually comes free with it.

Good point

 

[scouserinlondon]

The ghost and lapierre both look wonderful. I'd be happy with either