Is it worth splashing out?

[vigomag]

Ok here goes I currently have a Boardman hybrid with the following spec
Chainset Truvativ Touro compact 50x36T
Front Derailleur Shimano R440
Rear Derailleur SRAM X5
Shifters SRAM X5
Cassette SRAM PG950 11-32
Looking around I have seen a Fuji Team reduced with
Shimano 105 5700 10speed shifters / Shimano 105 5700 Band-on front mech / Shimano 105 5700 10-speed rear mech / FSA Gossamer Pro chainset 34/50 tooth Chainrings / Shimano 105 5700 11-28 tooth cassette / 20 gears
Would I notice much difference in the bikes.
I use the bike to communte about 5mile each way per day a cpl times a week and also go on National Cycle routes/bridleways etc for upto 30mile rides at the weekend but would assume that the bike would not be that great for the bridleways etc . I trundle along at circa 10mph and can find hills a tad difficult .....then again maybe my goes against me im 54
Any advice without being too techincal appreciated

 

[Easytigers]

Are you planning on keeping the Boardman? If so it's always good to have a spare!!!

 

[vigomag]

Yup will be keeping the Boardman

 

[Pale Rider]

Vigo,

Not wanting to put a spanner in the works, but have you had a look in Infinity Cycles in Langley Moor?

Biggest range of higher end road bikes I've seen in the area, and loads of lovely accessories as well.

http://infinity-cycles.co.uk/

 

[Easytigers]

I bought a hybrid about 2 years ago now (Specialized Sirrus Elite Hybrid £560) and spent a year or so in love with a hybrid thinking "How could anything be better than this?" I was soooo adamant that a road bike wouldn't make a difference. Then I read an article in a magazine about Triban 3 road bikes. They seemed v cheap and the writer said that he actually bought one (£300) because he couldn't believe how good it was for the price.
Long and short...I bought one!
Since getting the Triban, I've only been on the hybrid about 5 times since!

 

[festival]

Don't no the fuji so can't say if its value for money compared to others but a bike of this type will be a big improvement and as has been said above, will move you into a another class.
But with the different quality, goes a narrower field of use were specific bikes are used in different conditions.