PaulBowden
Senior Member
- Location
- SW France (79120 Rom)
I am 55 and hoping to start regular road cycling, for health and pleasure. I currently have an ancient (1983) Raleigh Royale, which is as creaky and rattly as me, which I've used on and off since new. Recently (last 3 months), I've been cycling more: not a lot, I suppose, but 25-30 mostly flat miles 3-4 times a week. I like the look of the Specialized Allez and Trek 1.1, which are both cheap (around £500) and wonder whether anyone has any comments or advice. I live very close to an excellent specialised (not the brand!) bike shop, whose young owner builds bike and I will certainly ask him for advice, but I just can't see him being able to compete on price with the ones I've mentioned and I would hate to try and beat him down, but £500 is about what I feel comfortable spending at the moment.
I would be very grateful for any advice.
I would be very grateful for any advice.