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1. DaveL - Member

   Thinking of getting rid of my Kona Explosif, and getting a road bike, mainly for my daily commute. I know nothing at all about road bike (and not much more about MTB's :-))

   Any suggestions, or pointers to what I should look out for, if I take the plunge.

   Cheers

   Dave

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. couby - Member

   pretty sure specialized do one for around 500- allez maybe??, if you're looking to go singlespeed there's loads of choices...

   Posted 1 year ago #
3. montylikesbeer - Member

   ribble

   Posted 1 year ago #
4. Philby - Member

   Secondhand may be your best bet.

   Posted 1 year ago #
5. smiffkin - Member

   I've just bought a Specialized Secteur. The base model is £600 and it's slightly higher at the front (and more comfortable than an Allez or similar.

   Posted 1 year ago #
6. mckeown - Member

   we have a genesis flyer thats shop soiled for £450. Its a 60cm though. Ialso throw into the mix a genesis aether 10 for a bit above your budget if gears are more your thang??

   http://www.realcycles.com/products.php?plid=m1b145s198p2460

   there is 11% more off that price if you buy through credit card or cash.

   Posted 1 year ago #
7. lunge - Member

   Are those Ribble bikes any good? I am tempted with a 105 based build.

   Posted 1 year ago #
8. reggiegasket - Member

   A mate asked the same the other day. Have a look at discounts on:

   Caad 8 (Sora)
   Giant Defy
   Trek 1.1
   Spesh Allez
   Spesh Secteur
   Boardman Comp (bit more cash)

   Posted 1 year ago #
9. dickie - Member

   What size is the Kona Explosif?
   Sliding Drop-outs?
   How old?

   Posted 1 year ago #
10. mudglutten - Member

    Slightly over your budget, but if you want to go to work riding an Armani suit, then this is it...

    Bikes of sheer beauty...

    Posted 1 year ago #
11. flyingfox - Member

    Forme bikes?

    Posted 1 year ago #
12. _tom_ - Member

    Tredz are currently doing a 25% discount on the 2010 Specialized Allez.. just picked myself up a 24 speed version for £399

    Posted 1 year ago #
13. PeteG55 - Member

    You wont go too far wrong with any of the major brands. Not much to choose from in terms of ride and component choices. Keep an eye out for a deal and you might get a nice upgrade though.

    Posted 1 year ago #
14. fubar - Member

    Giant Defy Here

    Posted 1 year ago #
15. karnali - Member

    what size you looking for may be able to sort u a beautiful rourke frame into a build up for around that price

    Posted 1 year ago #
16. rOcKeTdOg - Member

    
    IMG_0004 by rOcKeTdOgUk, on Flickr

    £600 as is apart from the saddle

    Posted 1 year ago #
17. one_bad_mofo - Member

    Last month at the London Cycle Show I picked up a B'Twin Sport 3 for just £500. Having said that even at full retail of £599 it's a cracking deal.

    Posted 1 year ago #
18. Stuey01 - Member

    2010 Cannondale CAAD8 - can be gotten on offer for £450 depending on your size. My mate just picked one up as his first road bike, it's really nice.

    Posted 1 year ago #
19. will - Member

    Second hand for this price mate. Bikeradar has some great deals! I know there is a bloke on there at the moment selling a nearly new defy 1 for £350!!

    Posted 1 year ago #

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