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 wors
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...just riding. Not into racing or anything, I want to change my ageing alu giant.

For taking the long route home after work, getting the miles in etc. Was looking at Genesis equilibrium 20 , anything else you can recommend.


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 12:22 pm
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anyone?


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 2:45 pm
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Budget?


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 2:50 pm
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Around £1200 quid


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 3:02 pm
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in the recent £1000 test in Cycling Plus the Giant Defy 105 won hands down - worth a look - comfy frames too


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 3:11 pm
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Planet X? SRAM Red ones about that price.

Madone 3.5?

If you like the Giant, why not get a new one?

Test a few things, buy what you like!


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 3:15 pm
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Both the genesis and the giant look fine well equiped bike; if your not racing or 'owt then go for the one you like the most. I'd push my budget a bit, and get the cannondale caad 10 with 105 for about £1400, I think good alu's pretty underated.


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 3:31 pm
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I sugest you go shopping. Reading other peoples opinions is a poor subsitiute for having your own from test rides. If a shop does not do a proper test then try another shop.


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 6:04 pm
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At that budget dare I mention Boardman, I have one albeit a few years old now, but it is very nice and ticks the boxes, did change the bar tape mind, as I like it quite squishy


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 6:38 pm
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Love my Ribble New Sportive, the ability to customise the spec and the service I got when I had a little problem with it. But, the Van Nicholas Mistral Apex looks pretty sweet and its titanium to boot


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 6:54 pm
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My boss has just bought a van Nicholas euros, I want to have a blast on that to see what the it is like, me being a bit larger than average.


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 7:23 pm
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I just sold a genius equilibrium and I have to say it really was a great bike, I'd have another.


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 7:59 pm
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How come you got rid of the genesis saleem?


 
Posted : 14/03/2012 8:07 pm