Road bike vs Cyclecross vs Touring bike

[vickster]

Other than being black, this looks a decent spec for £400 and the xl should be plenty big enough

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-def...5Kf2NNcU_dt|pcrid||pkw||pmt||prd|5360578737uk

 

[jim55]

Ah, when I ride my moutain bike on tarmac my hands, in particular thumbs, ache like made. They get tender. I guess that is road buzz. I need carbon folks me thinks.

That's flat bars aswell

Ah, when I ride my moutain bike on tarmac my hands, in particular thumbs, ache like made. They get tender. I guess that is road buzz. I need carbon folks me thinks.

flat( straight ) bars I presume , ur adding another variable in as a cx will have drop bars ( and poss a carbon fork as well)

 

[dac]

Yes my mountain bike has flat bars. Are you saying that all flat bars give this aching thumb joint pain (i.e. flat bar hybrid bikes too)? Do drop-down bars not give this pain? Is there another type of pain that drop-down bars give?
I'm now starting to understand what I need. Drop-down bars to reduce drag when it's windy (and it's gets windy here in the flatlands), carbon folks to reduce hand pain, and a bike that can take panniers as a rucksack is causing me a sweaty back. Also a bike with good handling and stability and a more relaxed upright as being a big guy crouching down may not be so comfortable. It's starting to fit together now.
Thanks.

 

[dac]

Other than being black, this looks a decent spec for £400 and the xl should be plenty big enough

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-defense-wr21-sora-2015/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&kpid=5360578737&sku=5360578737&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360578737uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=Bikes&utm_medium=base&utm_content=s5Kf2NNcU_dt|pcrid||pkw||pmt||prd|5360578737uk

Thanks Vickster. I'm thinking this is what I need, a diverse type bike. Something that will get me to work quickly, cutting through the wind but able to put panniers etc on. Also has a more relaxed position.

I've also seen this. Not sure if it can take panneirs or mudguards. Good brand and seems to be a compact version which I understand means its not a full blown racing bike but more like the one above.
http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/catalog/product.php?CI_ID=13990

 

[dac]

Other than being black, this looks a decent spec for £400 and the xl should be plenty big enough

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-defense-wr21-sora-2015/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&kpid=5360578737&sku=5360578737&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360578737uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=Bikes&utm_medium=base&utm_content=s5Kf2NNcU_dt|pcrid||pkw||pmt||prd|5360578737uk

Thanks Vickster. I'm thinking this is what I need, a diverse type bike. Something that will get me to work quickly, cutting through the wind but able to put panniers etc on. Also has a more relaxed position.

I've also seen this. Not sure if it can take panneirs or mudguards. Good brand and seems to be a compact version which I understand means its not a full blown racing bike but more like the one above.
http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/catalog/product.php?CI_ID=13990

 

[outlash]

I have a CAAD8 and it's a nice bike, but it's only available in a 51cm frame so unless you're quite short, it'd be too small for you. It does have mounts for mudguards, but clearance is quite limited so you'd have to buy something like SKS raceblades.

TBH, I think you're looking for something like a cross bike. http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b65s23p5169/CANNONDALE-CAADX-SORA-2013

 

[vickster]

I have a CAAD8 and it's a nice bike, but it's only available in a 51cm frame so unless you're quite short, it'd be too small for you. It does have mounts for mudguards, but clearance is quite limited so you'd have to buy something like SKS raceblades.

TBH, I think you're looking for something like a cross bike. http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b65s23p5169/CANNONDALE-CAADX-SORA-2013

I think he's 6'4 so the 58cm from Paul's might be too small too

 

[outlash]

I'm 6' 3" and have one in a 58 and it's fine. The CAADX comes up a little bigger than the 8.

Tony.