Help me decide.

[GARETH1971]

Hi all, this is my first post an i`m looking for some advice.
I am going to buy a bike in the near future and cant decide on what I need/want.
The bike will be used for solely for fitness so no need for drop bars.
I will be hoping to train 3-4 times per week for 1-1 1/2 hrs per session.
The training will be done on country roads/toll paths.
I have narrowed my choices to 3, cannondale bad boy 650, trek 7.5fx and specialized sirrus elite.
I`m just worried how the 700 tyres will hold up and if I will be able to handle them.
Will I loose much speed if I go with the bad boy 650, would I be better going to the bad boy 700.
I have a budget of £500 to £700 so feel free to add any others to my list.

 

[Oddjob62]

The bike will be used for solely for fitness so no need for drop bars.

I thought the same 6 months ago. Bike was only for commuting and fitness... now i want drops.

 

[GARETH1971]

I can`t see myself looking for drops as this is only for fitness, golf is my first passion.

 

[anweledig]

I can`t see myself looking for drops as this is only for fitness, golf is my first passion.

...that's how it starts, a little bit of cycling here and there, then a bit more (I can stop whenever I want, honest). Next thing it's new bike and planning c2c or lejog. Be warned - you'll never go back to golf unless your club allows you to cycle down the fairway

 

[GARETH1971]

Only way i`ll give up golf is if both my arms fall off.

 

[PpPete]

Drops will increase your core fitness and so improve your golf.

Joking aside... 700c come in all kinds of flavours and even some of the narrower ones can be very robust. I'm changing mine after 20 years of abuse, but not because they are damaged, only because I want somehting lighter & faster.

 

[GARETH1971]

Look like drops are an option then, can anyone suggest one it this price range.