Straight'ish choice

[mantrahalos]

Thanks to those that assisted me in avoiding 'that' second hand bike in my last thread -

Have now decided to buy a new bike up to £350 - I know it isn't a massive amount of money for a new bike, but given this is possibly going to only be my fourth biggest hobby - I need to be sensible.

I am reasonably fit - and likely to ride 2-3 times a week after work - about 10 miles each time on a mountain bike.

Given what I've written I don't see a great deal of difference in any of the three here - and may just take the easy option of the cheapest - I won't/cannot be talked into a 'better' spec second hand bike, not can I realistically spend any more than £350.

So - Any reasons I should get or avoid any of the following please:

Triban 500SE £330
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-se-road-bike-black-id_8306187.html

Triban 500 £280
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-road-bike-black-id_8331913.html

Triban 300 £250 (white)
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-300-road-bike-white-id_8239800.html

Carrera TDF - halfords..?! £299
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/carrera-tdf-mens-ltd-road-bike

Any assistance greatly appreciated -

Mantrahalos -

 

[sight-pin]

My choice would be the Triban 500SE, i tried one riding around Decathlon while i was waiting for my Triban 3 to have it's free service some time back, I found it a very comfortable and felt better than my own Triban, probably due to set up though as it was the same size as mine (54),

Edit, It also has carbon forks.

 

[mikeymustard]

The Merlin pr7 is also in your price range, it was very well received when introduced last year (mind you it was £50 cheaper then!)