bencolver10
New Member
Dear all,
I would really appreciate a little bit of expert/ educated opinion. I am looking to buy a new bike. I was thinking of getting a road bike but have recently heard of cyclocrosses or something similar. The purpose of the bike wiil be commuting to work and cycle trips in the peak district.
One question I have is, am I right in saying that cyclocrosses are very similar to road bikes but can take slightly rougher terrain. What other plusses/ negatives do they have? Can they go as fast as a road bike?
Secondly, I ideally want to spend under £500. Does anyone know a good bike for this price. I would not mind at all about buying second hand; does anyone know a good second website?
Any advice would be very welcome,
Thanks in advance
Ben
I would really appreciate a little bit of expert/ educated opinion. I am looking to buy a new bike. I was thinking of getting a road bike but have recently heard of cyclocrosses or something similar. The purpose of the bike wiil be commuting to work and cycle trips in the peak district.
One question I have is, am I right in saying that cyclocrosses are very similar to road bikes but can take slightly rougher terrain. What other plusses/ negatives do they have? Can they go as fast as a road bike?
Secondly, I ideally want to spend under £500. Does anyone know a good bike for this price. I would not mind at all about buying second hand; does anyone know a good second website?
Any advice would be very welcome,
Thanks in advance
Ben