what bike to buy
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vickster
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Which retailers can you use?
For £700 I'd look at something like a Giant Defy 2 (although RRP is higher you should be able to find a 2013 in budget although will depend on your scheme)
The Boardmans from Halfords represent good vfm.
Do you need clearance for mudguards and rack as it's a commuter?
Do you have a shortlist at least?
Full price if restricted to that by C2W, you may get 10 speed Tiagra or SRAM Apex but more likely 9 speed Sora depending on brand
For £700 I'd look at something like a Giant Defy 2 (although RRP is higher you should be able to find a 2013 in budget although will depend on your scheme)
The Boardmans from Halfords represent good vfm.
Do you need clearance for mudguards and rack as it's a commuter?
Do you have a shortlist at least?
Full price if restricted to that by C2W, you may get 10 speed Tiagra or SRAM Apex but more likely 9 speed Sora depending on brand
vickster
Legendary Member
How about a Dolan? Offers the practicality for commuting. A bit over £700 with Tiagra
http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road/road-bikes/dolan-preffisio-aluminium-road-bike.html
Nice looking and you won't see loads more on the road. They take C2W vouchers
http://www.dolan-bikes.com/cycle-to-work-schemes/
http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road/road-bikes/dolan-preffisio-aluminium-road-bike.html
Nice looking and you won't see loads more on the road. They take C2W vouchers
http://www.dolan-bikes.com/cycle-to-work-schemes/
Hi Vickster
thanks for the reply
I have been looking at a Kuota Korsa light which has been reduced to £700
Frame: Aluminum.
Available in sizes 1 - 5
Please call for sizing information.
Forks: Aluminum.
Rear Derailleur: Sram Apex
Front Derailleur: Sram Apex
Shifters: Sram Apex
Rims: Shimano R500
Miscellaneous: Also avalible in -
and the cannondale caadx sora c which has been reduced there both 2013 models, cant spend a lot this year on a bike i get married this year
Frame: CAADX Cyclocross, Optimized 6061 Alloy
Forks: Cannondale Ultra X, carbon blades, 1-1/8"
Rear Derailleur: NEW Shimano Sora 3500
Front Derailleur: NEW Shimano Sora 3500, 31.8 clamp
Shifters: NEW Shimano Sora 3500
Chainset: NEW Cannondale Hollowgram SiSL2, Aero Spider, 54/42
Bottom Bracket: Cannondale Aluminum PF30 BB Cup, FSA Ceramic BB30 Bearing
Chain: SRAM PC-1091R, 10-speed
Freewheel: SRAM RED, 11-26, 10-speed
Headset: CAADX Si, 25mm top cap
Stem: Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.
Handlebars: Cannondale C4 Compact
Front Brake: Tektro CR520
Rear Brake: Tektro CR520
Brake Levers: Shimano Sora 3500
Rims: Shimano RS-10
Front Hub: Cannondale C4
Rear Hub: Cannondale C4
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 15g
Tyres: Schwalbe Sammy Slick, 700x35c
Saddle: Cannondale Stage CX w/ Steel Rails
Seatpost: Cannondale C4 alloy, 27.2mmx300mm
Pedals: Wellgo
Grips: Cannondale 3.5mm Suede w/ gel backing bar tape
thanks for the reply
I have been looking at a Kuota Korsa light which has been reduced to £700
Frame: Aluminum.
Available in sizes 1 - 5
Please call for sizing information.
Forks: Aluminum.
Rear Derailleur: Sram Apex
Front Derailleur: Sram Apex
Shifters: Sram Apex
Rims: Shimano R500
Miscellaneous: Also avalible in -
and the cannondale caadx sora c which has been reduced there both 2013 models, cant spend a lot this year on a bike i get married this year
Frame: CAADX Cyclocross, Optimized 6061 Alloy
Forks: Cannondale Ultra X, carbon blades, 1-1/8"
Rear Derailleur: NEW Shimano Sora 3500
Front Derailleur: NEW Shimano Sora 3500, 31.8 clamp
Shifters: NEW Shimano Sora 3500
Chainset: NEW Cannondale Hollowgram SiSL2, Aero Spider, 54/42
Bottom Bracket: Cannondale Aluminum PF30 BB Cup, FSA Ceramic BB30 Bearing
Chain: SRAM PC-1091R, 10-speed
Freewheel: SRAM RED, 11-26, 10-speed
Headset: CAADX Si, 25mm top cap
Stem: Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.
Handlebars: Cannondale C4 Compact
Front Brake: Tektro CR520
Rear Brake: Tektro CR520
Brake Levers: Shimano Sora 3500
Rims: Shimano RS-10
Front Hub: Cannondale C4
Rear Hub: Cannondale C4
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 15g
Tyres: Schwalbe Sammy Slick, 700x35c
Saddle: Cannondale Stage CX w/ Steel Rails
Seatpost: Cannondale C4 alloy, 27.2mmx300mm
Pedals: Wellgo
Grips: Cannondale 3.5mm Suede w/ gel backing bar tape
its a nice looking bike, I shall have a look in to them, I haven't seen many of those on the road
SquareDaff
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SteCenturion
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@dougie08 -
If you are a bit strapped for cash & have a wedding this year & also already have a BH road bike.
Why not delay your purchase of a new one & then treat yourself to a higher specced bike in 2015 ?
You could probably bang on a set of light weight tyres (Schwalbe Ultremo, Continental GP's, Specialized Turbo's or Michelin Pro 4 Service Corse) & some lighter tubes from Continental & make your BH lighter/faster/zippier & feel a lot better then save or wait 'till next year for a better bike.
Dont forget also that a £1k bike on C2W scheme effectively costs around £700 inc tax/n.i savings.
Good Luck Hunting.
If you are a bit strapped for cash & have a wedding this year & also already have a BH road bike.
Why not delay your purchase of a new one & then treat yourself to a higher specced bike in 2015 ?
You could probably bang on a set of light weight tyres (Schwalbe Ultremo, Continental GP's, Specialized Turbo's or Michelin Pro 4 Service Corse) & some lighter tubes from Continental & make your BH lighter/faster/zippier & feel a lot better then save or wait 'till next year for a better bike.
Dont forget also that a £1k bike on C2W scheme effectively costs around £700 inc tax/n.i savings.
Good Luck Hunting.
DooDah
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- France, now Northamptonshire
Personally i would always go for shimano over sram, just suits me better. Just goes to show that everyone is different. At that price i would be looking at either the boardmans or the cube peleton range.
SteCenturion
I am your Father
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- The Dark Side of the Moon.
+1 for Cube Peloton as this will be my N+1 by spring summer (Peloton Race).
I will then have 1 bike with Sram Force (Sintesi Z2) & the other with Shimano 105 -(Cube)
Could get confusing.
I know it's not a road bike (it's a touring bike) but I recommend the Revolution Country Explorer from the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative...it cost me £674 and it can double up as both a bike for commuting or for doing long distance trips.
I bought mine last year, which came in a dark red colour, and I am very happy with it. At the moment I am using it to commute to work so I currently don't have the pannier rack or the mud guards on and it looks as cool as any road bike you'll see. However, I will be putting all the trimmings on it in a few months when I use it to cycle along the Silk Road...and I guess that will be the true test for it!
Anyway, in my opinion it offers great value for money...
http://road.cc/content/review/19389-revolution-country-explorer
I bought mine last year, which came in a dark red colour, and I am very happy with it. At the moment I am using it to commute to work so I currently don't have the pannier rack or the mud guards on and it looks as cool as any road bike you'll see. However, I will be putting all the trimmings on it in a few months when I use it to cycle along the Silk Road...and I guess that will be the true test for it!
Anyway, in my opinion it offers great value for money...
http://road.cc/content/review/19389-revolution-country-explorer
thanks for the replies all, much appreciated,
I think i am going to wait till 2015 and invest in a higher spec bike, i got rid of my car last year, so instead of buying a new car next year, i am just going to invest in a better bike after i am married , the other halves idea this was ha
I think i am going to wait till 2015 and invest in a higher spec bike, i got rid of my car last year, so instead of buying a new car next year, i am just going to invest in a better bike after i am married , the other halves idea this was ha
