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
pretty sure specialized do one for around 500- allez maybe??, if you're looking to go singlespeed there's loads of choices...
[url= http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/specialedition.asp?action=GenerateConstructor&part=SERIBB7005RACESHIM&sub=conf_SERC&bike=1 ]ribble [/url]
Secondhand may be your best bet.
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.
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.
Are those Ribble bikes any good? I am tempted with a 105 based build.
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)
What size is the Kona Explosif?
Sliding Drop-outs?
How old?
Slightly over your budget, but if you want to go to work riding an Armani suit, then [url= http://www.bianchi.com/uk/bikes/bikes_detail.aspx?ProductIDMaster=51346 ]this[/url] is it...
Bikes of sheer beauty...
Forme bikes?
Tredz are currently doing a 25% discount on the 2010 Specialized Allez.. just picked myself up a 24 speed version for £399 😀
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.
[url= http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/m/1_Bikes%2Band%2BFrames/3_Bikes/47_Road/125_Giant/ ]Giant Defy Here[/url]
what size you looking for may be able to sort u a beautiful rourke frame into a build up for around that price
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£600 as is apart from the saddle
Last month at the London Cycle Show I picked up a B'Twin [url= http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/sport-3-54-57-72884215/ ]Sport 3[/url] for just £500. Having said that even at full retail of £599 it's a cracking deal.
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.
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!!