New road bike with flat bars

[Corbee]

Hi I'm relatively new to cycling been riding a carrera hybrid but want to upgrade.

I have 3 prolapsed discs and therefore tradition road bike posture not helpful. I'm looking for a road bike with flat bars.

Also I'm on a tight budget (up to £500 ideally)

Any tips? I've looked at a more sporty boardman hybrid, specialized sirrus and the b'twin fit 5

 

[Big Nick]

I have a Boardman Hybrid Comp and its a lot more road than trail. Its a good bike for me and I can get decent speeds on it and the build quality has been good so far. Nice and comfortable with decent components and great styling (IMHO)

If you buy from Halfords I would recommend joining 'British Cycling' as your membership gives you 10% off

 

[vickster]

Giant rapid another option or trek 7.x fx or ridgeback velocity

 

[Davidc]

Have a look at the bikes the Dutch call Trekking Bikes.

(If you do ever buy a bike from outside the UK though be aware that we have the brakes the wrong way round so it'll come with the front brake on the left).

 

[Corbee]

Thanks guys

The Boardman hybrid comp is what I was looking at.

Anyone tried the B'Twin Fit 5? Really like look of it and read great reviews.

 

[Kies]

Giant rapid - a friend has one, and it's the same frame as my Defy. Good bike

 

[Cyclist33]

http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/ca...2014-p230166?gclid=CO_MxOqkhr0CFWT4wgod9SIAoQ

 

[HLaB]

Giant rapid another option or trek 7.x fx or ridgeback velocity

The Giant Rapid is a good call but the Velocity although a great bike is a bit more mtb orientated, rather than road bike orientated like the Sirrus.

 

[vickster]

The element?

http://www.ridgeback.co.uk/bike/element#details

 

[Corbee]

Hi Guys,

I popped over to Decathlon Coventry this afternoon and got the B'twin Fit 5 flat bar road bike.

Great service from staff and good advice.

Can't wait for first ride out on the weekend (hopefully)