New bike options

[Diddon]

I have been looking at a new bike currently have a Viking vueltra.

I have got it down to a scott speedster 60 compact and a specialized allez 2014 model

Which one is the better of the two

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

How long is a bit of string? - better at what?

Both bikes are built to a budget as such compromised in different ways, what do you want from the bike?

 

[Diddon]

I cycle 26 mile round trip to work everyday and do long runs on a Sunday avg 14-15mph would like to try and get a bit faster

 

[vickster]

Go test ride them, see which is most enjoyable. Either bike will be more than adequate BUT check clearances for mudguards, the ability to take a rack. Specialized do a lifetime frame warranty and will replace if it gets damaged, which might be helpful for an everyday bike (Scott may offer the same, don't know)

 

[Cyclist33]

How long is a bit of string? - better at what?

Both bikes are built to a budget as such compromised in different ways, what do you want from the bike?

At this sort of budget I don't know how important that is. Better to ride away with the one you want to ride away on

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Fair point @Cyclist. I think it would be good to test ride both, my favorite bike is the one which makes me smile the most. It is a pretty good benchmark IMHO.
I like many people get caught in the brand, warranty, specification, colour discussions when it is a lot more simple than that. Does it make you smile.

 

[Diddon]

I will be going to try them both this week work permitting, and I don't need to worry about racks etc as don't plan on fitting them as don't need much with me at work

 

[Cyclist33]

Fair point @Cyclist. I think it would be good to test ride both, my favorite bike is the one which makes me smile the most. It is a pretty good benchmark IMHO.
I like many people get caught in the brand, warranty, specification, colour discussions when it is a lot more simple than that. Does it make you smile.

Och, hippy crap!

 

[Diddon]

I have been and tried both out today and I'm very impressed with the specialized allez so I will be getting one of those when I can afford it as wasn't planning on spending £600 on £500

 

[smokeysmoo]

I have been and tried both out today and I'm very impressed with the specialized allez so I will be getting one of those when I can afford it as wasn't planning on spending £600 on £500

Buy a used one

 

[Diddon]

No sorry used isn't an option for me