Hi, I'm looking to buy my first road bike & can buy one through my cycle to work scheme. I'm wanting to do 'way of the Roses' this summer (previously did a C2C on my trek hybrid). Due to using the C2w scheme I'm limited to where i can buy....My budget is £500 - £1000. Currently looking at the Boardman Fi from Halfords £799 & comparing it to the Cannondale Synapse 5 105 compact 2013 costing £1050... Not knowing what is good or bad in chainsets, shifters, brakes...! its all just words to me... Any advise would be appreciated,.... will I be getting more bike for my money by buying the cannondale??
Many thanks!
Many thanks!