good make of racer bike

[rikgrimsby]

please help me.i go on long distance bike rides(i have a mountain bike tour for this,it is a koga)50/60miles on sat and the same on sun,but am thinking of getting into the racer's.but am not sure what sort to get.can any one help me??ie bike make? i willing to spend up to £500

 

[mondobongo]

Giant, Trek Specialized all make good bikes at this pricepoint try not to be swayed by a brand name and instead get a few test rides on various brands and models and see what feels comfortable, falls within budget and that you like and are prepared to live with. If you are near to a Decathlon worth having a look at their range always get good reviews and may get more spec for your buck.

 

[Dave5N]

Try the Ribble winter trainer at 399

 

[Ludwig]

Anything Italian with Columbus tubing will make you stand out from the crowd and blow the field apart at your local time trials.

 

[walker]

Anything Italian with Columbus tubing will make you stand out from the crowd and blow the field apart at your local time trials.

for around £500?

 

[rikgrimsby]

are bianchi any good?

 

[Keith Oates]

Generally Bianchi are good machines but the group set you get with the bike is also to be taken into consideration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dave5N]

Anything Italian with Columbus tubing will make you stand out from the crowd and blow the field apart at your local time trials.

Bollocks

 

[rikgrimsby]

so what bike then i could go up to £700

 

[Dave5N]

Ribble and Focus are good value for money.

 

[got-to-get-fit]

How about one of these Dolan's

http://www.bikes-dolan.uk.com/
Oh you need to go to the road bikes section and find the Dolan Mythos Alloy

or a Felt?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360032877&n=Felt Z90 2008

or this Colnago

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/12097/Colnago_Ramarro_Bike_2007

or either of the first two Williers on this page

http://www.epic-cycles.co.uk/wilier.htm

All nice bikes and something a bit different too.

 

[rikgrimsby]

i like the look of the last one,not bad.

 

[Mortiroloboy]

so what bike then i could go up to £700

Specialized allez sport.

 

[Dave5N]

There's a 7005 Ribble with 105 groupset for £725 - fantastic value.