No, I'm not expecting anyone to make a decision for me, but I'd really appreciate some opinions.
After 8 years on a MTB I'm after something a bit faster for commuting and weekend rides out. I'm no spring chicken and so don't need anything superfast but am still struggling to decide.
My short list is - Spesh Allez, Spesh Secteur, something by Merida or a Giant Defy.
I'm favouring the Secteur over the Allez for the more relaxed frame but begrudge the apparently lower spec of the Secteur. Have heard good things bout the Merida but they're a bit of an unknown quantity. And my LBS currently has 15% off Giant so could get a Defy 3 for roughly the same price as the others.
So is Specialized more than just a name, and would the extra for a Secteur be worth it? And would the Defy 3 blow the rest away for the price?
Many thanks in advance
After 8 years on a MTB I'm after something a bit faster for commuting and weekend rides out. I'm no spring chicken and so don't need anything superfast but am still struggling to decide.
My short list is - Spesh Allez, Spesh Secteur, something by Merida or a Giant Defy.
I'm favouring the Secteur over the Allez for the more relaxed frame but begrudge the apparently lower spec of the Secteur. Have heard good things bout the Merida but they're a bit of an unknown quantity. And my LBS currently has 15% off Giant so could get a Defy 3 for roughly the same price as the others.
So is Specialized more than just a name, and would the extra for a Secteur be worth it? And would the Defy 3 blow the rest away for the price?
Many thanks in advance