hi all

[MERIT]

just a quick post to say hi to everyone ,new to cycling ,getting my first road bike soon,to take the strain of my joints from running, looking at a few at the £700 pound mark
giant defy 3
cube peloton
any preferences and reasons for these or others
thanks in advance

 

[Shaun]

Hello Merit - welcome to CC ...

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Hi Merit

 

[sdr gb]

giant defy 3
cube peloton
any preferences and reasons for these or others
thanks in advance

I got a Cube Peloton Pro a few weeks ago and think it's a great bike for the money.

Oh, nearly forgot,

 

[MisterStan]

Welcome!

I'm looking at the Defy 1 and the Peloton SL - i've said it many times on here already, don't buy it until you've have a good ride!

 

[biggs682]

good evening and welcome

 

[GetAGrip]

MERIT

 

[Peteaud]

 

[accountantpete]

Hi Merit - just go for a major brand and you won't go too far wrong.

The main question is whether you go standard double/compact or triple - and that depends on your legs and the local terrain..

 

[Francesca]

Hi there!

 

[MERIT]

You might have to explain the double standard triple thing

 

[marshmella]

Hi, and welcome

 

[BrumJim]

You might have to explain the double standard triple thing

Double - two chain rings (those on the front - attached to the pedals)
Compact - Double with a super small ring - means changing rings isn't too neat, but gives you a low gear without loosing anything at the top end.
Triple - three chain rings. All the fun of a compact and more without any of the problems. Except more money leaking out of your pocket.

 

[Part time cyclist]

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

[MontyVeda]

he main question is whether you go standard double/compact or tripl

why are you just copying and pasting bits of other peoples posts?