I've got a new bike:-)

[Flyingfox]

I have just gone and bought my first road bike...it's a Triban 5 road bike from Decathlon.....and after looking around I decided for the price (£499) and spec it couldn't really be beaten. It has Tiagra shifters and triple chainset with Sora derailleurs - carbon/alu frame.

Now I just have to master clipless pedals, so I don't think I will use it on my commute until I feel confident and the weather improves!

In the meantime I shall have to get the train until the insurance company pay out or replace my hybrid that got nicked last week, hopefully that won't take too long.

 

[gaz]

Sounds like a good price!
Post some pictures in the picture section

 

[JonnyBlade]

Sorry about the hybrid but enjoy the new road bike, it's the way ahead

 

[fossyant]

Sounds a bargain. PS they are covered by a 2 year parts and 5 year frame warranty - bullet proof. So keep the receipt, or if you've got the membership card - it will be on there.

Sounds a bargain with with Tiagra shifters (most expensive part).

 

[400bhp]

Can't fault Decathlon, but you might want to pay close attention to the tyres-I haven't got experience of the road tyres but the standard tyres on their low end mountain bikes are poor.

 

[BentMikey]

Nice one!

Now just HTFU and get going with those pedals on your commute.

 

[Flyingfox]

Nice one!

Now just HTFU and get going with those pedals on your commute.

I will as soon as the weather improves!