the lure of lycra and drop handlebars (cont)

[rowan 46]

I want a road bike but which one? narrowed down to 3

http://www.parkersofbolton.co.uk/p-2079-viking-san-marino-gents-18-speed-road-bike.aspx good points it's cheap and I may not be able to get on with drops so will not lose so much if I have to drop it bad points it's cheap and I may like road cycling and will want to upgrade.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pinnacle/dolomite-two-road-bike-ec027479 better components and near the top of my budget seemed a nice bike but I know nothing about the brand other than that it's evans own brand

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/genesis/aether-20-2011-road-bike-ec024737 absolute top of my budget but the brand gets good reviews.

I don't want specialized, cannondale or any other named brands as I would be afraid to leave it locked in the area I work. the problem with working in deprived areas is they are very brand conscious a discreet bike will not get as much attention

 

[Andrew_P]

I alway think you should buy the best you can afford, or else you will always lust after the one you could have bought.


You should be able to get some good deals at the moment, seen some nice bikes about with £200+ knock off them.