Relaxed road bike?

[DooDah]

A friend has asked me the bikes to look at for a more relaxed geometry. He has up to 1500 euros to spend and would like a decent spec. I said the Giant Defy range? and perhaps the Cube Agree? Other than that I don't really know. He is not sure about going the carbon route or aluminium. Again, I can't advise as I have only ever ridden aluminium Any thought?

 

[vickster]

Cannondale synapse or specialized secteur are more relaxed too

 

[DooDah]

Cannondale synapse or specialized secteur are more relaxed too

Ah thanks, that we give him a good few to try

 

[videoman]

Add Trek Domane 2.0 to the list as well which is what I have been looking at.

 

[smokeysmoo]

+1 for Cannondale Synapse

 

[Staffordshire Mamil]

I got a new synapse (58cm) for sale in the classifieds

 

[slowmotion]

Try a Specialized Secteur. It has a pretty relaxed geometry.

Edit: sorry vickster. You got there first.

 

[DooDah]

I got a new synapse (58cm) for sale in the classifieds

Hi, Thanks but he is smaller than me so looking for a small frame, looks a nice bike though. Apparently, he has tried a Secteur and liked it, but wants other bikes to compare it to. He now has a pretty good list thanks to you lot.

 

[lesley_x]

I can thoroughly recommend the Secteur. I have a Secteur Comp which has been serving me well for three years!

 

[DooDah]

Thanks all for your advice on behalf of my friend. He has tried several of the above and his two preferred are the Spec. Secteur and the Giant Defy Composite. I don't know the specs of his preferred choices though. He is waiting to try the Cube Agree before making a decision, mainly because I keep asking him to try one because I am looking at the same for next year. I"ll keep you posted.

 

[themosquitoking]

My Defy is pretty chilled out. Been upside down for a week awaiting new tyres and tubes and i haven't heard a peep out of it.