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[marcg868]

Been mountain biking for years now (2008) and have a pretty decent Hardtail Cannondale SL2. Now I've been thinking about getting a road bike for 12 months now to keep my cycling fresh and when my local trails are a bog fest.

Only ever rode a mtb on the road and it was Hardwork. So looking at my first road bike. Budget probably £450 max. Aiming just for fun now, and then maybe a 15 mile commute.

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi. Welcome from powys. Sorry I can't help re what bike, but I am sure someone will be along shortly who can help you.

 

[ScotiaLass]

I can't advise on a road bike either (there will be lots who can so check back!) as I have always ridden MTB's.

 

[Easytigers]

I have a Triban 3 and think it's very good value for money...wheels are a bit crap but you'd have plenty left to invest out of a £450 budget

 

[Cyclist33]

Been mountain biking for years now (2008) and have a pretty decent Hardtail Cannondale SL2. Now I've been thinking about getting a road bike for 12 months now to keep my cycling fresh and when my local trails are a bog fest.

Only ever rode a mtb on the road and it was Hardwork. So looking at my first road bike. Budget probably £450 max. Aiming just for fun now, and then maybe a 15 mile commute.

Was it especialized Hardwork?

 

[marcg868]

Was typing on a tablet so my post went all wrong. Meant to say it is hard work riding on the road with my mountain bike.

Is it worth just getting a triban 3 to see if I like it before shelling out on something smart. What other road specific gear do I need?

 

[SteCenturion]

A 2013 model sale bike such as a Giant Defy or Cube Peloton might tick the box.

If you can push the budget by £50 even it might open up a whole lot more options.

Ash cycles keep getting a mention for very good deals, also Winstanleybikes in Wigan do a lot of end of line stuff at keen prices as do Paulscycles.

Sorry - can't do links - technonumpty (still).

The Giant & Cube share the same frame throughout the aluminium range so you could always upgrade some parts later as funds allow if you get on with the road bike thing.

 

[SteCenturion]

You could 'just get a Triban 3' but also consider re-sale value should it be a short lived affair with road bikes.

Although I am sure the 100's (maybe 1000's) of Triban owners are quite pleased with their bikes (GVFM they must be) a Giant Defy will almost certainly hold more of it's original value & sell 5 times as fast come time to change.

I bought my Defy 2nd hand for £475 & sold it a year later for £435 on ebay (with around £100 worth of new parts & upgrades).

So I lost around £150 total & it sold 1st time around.

 

[Kies]

You could 'just get a Triban 3' but also consider re-sale value should it be a short lived affair with road bikes.

Although I am sure the 100's (maybe 1000's) of Triban owners are quite pleased with their bikes (GVFM they must be) a Giant Defy will almost certainly hold more of it's original value & sell 5 times as fast come time to change.

I bought my Defy 2nd hand for £475 & sold it a year later for £435 on ebay (with around £100 worth of new parts & upgrades).

So I lost around £150 total & it sold 1st time around.

This ^^^

 

[Cyclist33]

Er, speculation! Lol