Hi new to road biking coming from retro rigid mtb, i am looking at getting something I can use on road, trial or tow path commute and reading online a cross style bike would be a suitable all year round candidate. I will be hopefully using a cycle to work scheme and have spotted the following at evans that all sit in budget. Any tips, comments or recommendations welcome.
Norco search s3
http://m.evanscycles.com/products/norco/search-s3-2015-adventure-road-bike-ec072577
Norco threshold a3
http://m.evanscycles.com/products/norco/threshold-a3-2015-cyclocross-bike-ec072589
Fuji tread 1.5
http://m.evanscycles.com/products/fuji/tread-15-2015-adventure-road-bike-ec069181
Kona rove Al
http://m.evanscycles.com/products/kona/rove-aluminium-2015-adventure-road-bike-ec105822
Budget is £550 so all the above fit in (kona on price match)
Cheers
I really rate the Norco Search as I've got the older version, but it will be heavier than the others due to the steel frame. Evans are pretty good at doing test rides so I'd get sized up and try as many different ones as you can before deciding.
I got a Arkose 4 on cyclescheme, Evans allow a top up (if your employer does). Superb bike.