I'm sure many of you have answered this type of question before. So thanks to those who help me with this question.
Smallish budget £500, looking at something for road and some off road. Seen a Trek DS 8.3 and a Giant Roam. Both look like they will do the job without a problem.
Any advise on the best one to go for?
Thanks again
You mean you've got a choice?? I've long since given up trying to buy a new bike because the make/model/colour/size I want isn't available anywhere. And as for trying them out..................I'm almost lost for words............it's years since I've found a shop that's actually got a bike I can sit on and try for size. Of course, they'll gladly order one for you, on payment of a deposit. Presumably this is why we have to resort to reading reviews and ordering online. I can't think of anything that costs £500 and more that I would be prepared to buy without actually seeing it, not even a washing machine.
Anyway, if you can actually try them out, make sure it's the right size, and that the design, frame geometry and components are what you want; at the end of the day it's all about what you want and what fits and suits you, not what reviews and existing owners tell you.
PS What's this thing on this forum with the misuse of 'advise' and 'advice'? (not to mention their, they're, your, you're, to, too, brake & break, to mention just a few).
PPS Don't forget to show us your pitchers.