Looking for a new drop bar road bike with a budget of around £850 (ish)

[Tank63]

I'm looking at getting a new bike which I plan on using for day leisure rides thats comfy. My budget is around
850 ish mark and the bike will have drop bars. Loads to choose from just asking what members think would be a good bike to look for or ones to avoid.

 

[vickster]

Sportive geometry might suit like a Cannondale Synapse or Giant Defy, or even steel tourer style like the Genesis equilibrium

See what your local shops have

Avoid TT bikes

 

[Tank63]

Thanks for the advice re T T bikes.

 

[midlife]

For "comfy". There's something like the Ridgeback Voyage ? Also some money left over for kit.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ridgeback/voyage-2015-touring-bike-ec120502

Or is that too comfy?

Shaun

 

[vickster]

To be comfy also make sure it's the right size and fit

 

[Tank63]

The Ridgeback Voyage looks really nice thanks for the link.
I'll have to get into a shop and have a look at one.
Again thanks for the advice.

 

[RoubaixCube]

 

[RoubaixCube]

Triban 540 all the way - such value for money! spend some of the money saved on some better tyres as the ones it comes with are crap or better wheels. spokes mc'goats.

 

[biggs682]

To be comfy also make sure it's the right size and fit

and colour for those that worry about such things

 

[wonderloaf]

Take a look at the Merlin website:
https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-roc-105-road-bike-84200.html
https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-ff1-105-mix-road-bike-84204.html
Incredible value for money.

 

[bonsaibilly]

and colour for those that worry about such things

Colour is the most important parameter by a mile.

 

[flake99please]

I concur. I have paid 33% more for an identical bike in a 'better' colour.

 

[Alfie_Gooner]

For whats it's worth have a look at the Giant defy 3 (2014) for a bike with an RRp of around £650 you can pick them up for just over £400, which is incredible value for money and a lovely bike to ride, being lightweight and with the option to attach racks if you so wish to use as a tourer.

 

[bonsaibilly]

I concur. I have paid 33% more for an identical bike in a 'better' colour.

Only 33%??!

 

[flake99please]

£2000 vs £1500, so it wasn't exactly small change.