New racing bike

[Mattk50]

Hi,

I need a new racing bike to complement my hybrid. Budget £750, can someone recommend some? A friend recommended a canyon endurance AL but keen to get some more opinions on best vfm. Advice well appreciated as I haven't a clue.

Thanks

Matt

 

[wisdom]

Have a look at the giant range I have a defy 3 and love it.

 

[Cycleops]

If were talking VFM you really can't beat Decathlon.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/ultra-900-af-road-bike-105-id_8377261.html
Smidgeon over you budget but the best bangs per buck out there.
http://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/road-bikes/btwin-ultra-900
If you want to add a ton you could get the 500 GF, carbon frame and discs.

 

[NorthernDave]

Have a look at the giant range I have a defy 3 and love it.

+1 for this - I've got a Contend SL1 Disc and it's difficult to fault. It's a bit over your budget, but this is bang on it: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/contend-1-2018

Boardman bikes are also good value and there are some good deals on run out models at the moment - if you can find another £50 to add to your budget you can get full carbon fibre with 20-speed Tiagra: www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-road-team-carbon-bike-51-5-53-55-5-57-5cm-frames

 

[Dirk]

I need a new racing bike to complement my hybrid. Budget £750, can someone recommend some?

Shouldn't think you'd get a decent proper race bike for £750.

 

[vickster]

Shouldn't think you'd get a decent proper race bike for £750.

You can race as an amateur on any bike if you so wish

 

[vickster]

Hi,

I need a new racing bike to complement my hybrid. Budget £750, can someone recommend some? A friend recommended a canyon endurance AL but keen to get some more opinions on best vfm. Advice well appreciated as I haven't a clue.

Thanks

Matt

The issue with Canyon is (if in the U.K.) you can’t testride the bikes

If new to road bikes as suggested, you’d be far better to buy in a shop after trying out

Evans are good for testrides for example

https://www.evanscycles.com/hoy-aomori-002-2017-road-bike-EV246160

 

[Dirk]

You can race as an amateur on any bike if you so wish

Not denying that, it's just that I doubt you would get a decent proper race bike for £750. Most would spend that much, or more, on a pair of wheels.

 

[vickster]

Not denying that, it's just that I doubt you would get a decent proper race bike for £750. Most would spend that much, or more, on a pair of wheels.

This is the beginners section. I’m guessing @Mattk50 means a roadbike. I’m sure it could be raced depending on the level of racing and his riding talent

Since moved to What Bike section - Mods

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

@Dirk Racing bike = any bike with dropped handlebars, as any fule kno. Did you miss the 1970s?

@Mattk50 As @cyclops says, Decathlon offer great value for money.

Yes, I've always ridden ''racing'' bikes yet I've never ever raced. That's what they were called in the days before crossbars became top tubes, a sort of ''in the style of a racing bike.'' The most common name nowadays is road bike.

 

[Cycleops]

Still known as 'racers' down here.

 

[Mattk50]

Thanks for your advice guys, Ill have a look now it's the weekend. Yes I mean't road bike, sorry for the confusion. The last time I had a road bike was in the early 80s as a 15 year old and it was called a racer back then.