Road bike....œ450 budget

Frazercp

Hi guys, currently im riding a rather old road bike and since ive started to do more cycling, and am taking part in a duathlon in a few months time, ive decided to take the plunge and get my first new road bike (this was my dads old one-the frame really isnt the right size to be honest).

I have a maximum budget of œ500 but would ideally like to stay around œ400-œ450 mark, ive looked at the Giant SCR 3.0, which is œ450, and quite like the look of it, but seeing as you guys have a lot more knowledge than me i thought I would ask for some advice....cheers in advance!

pw1brown

Have you seen this month's Cycling Plus magazine, which reviews the Giant along with the Specialized Allez, Trek 1000 and a Carrera model? I've got a Giant SCR 2 (same as SCR 3, but with Tiagra front shifters) and I wouldn't swap it.

Frazercp

No, i haven't seen this month's but i'll definitely give it a look now

crackle

The Trek Pilot is another that is quite popular at that price - it's a nice bike.

Fab Foodie

Also the Ribble winter trainer/Audax is currently at a silly price while stock lasts.
SCR's a good allrounder, able to take a rack and guards if required for extra flexibility.

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inchcape

You can get the Giant SCR 3.0 for œ350 at [url][/url]www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk they also do the SCR 2.0 for œ425.

DLB

i asked the same question as you a few months ago and the best buy was said to be the continental revolution by edinburgh cycle company. they have a few shops around the north of England. I bought the bike and it's great...

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... 912m005659

can't compare it to any of the other bikes mentioned though...

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Unknown

If you MUST buy new, then the SCR 2 for 425 quid looks a very good buy (even by usual excellent Giant VFM standards).

d.j.
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We were born,
Born to drink mild"

hammerite

I can highly recommend the Trek Pilot 1.0, I love mine. OK I've not tried the others, but very happy with the Pilot.

Rich Hcp

I shall be going for a Trek 1000 or Pilot 1.0.

Depends how it feels on the turbo trainer....

Richard

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Padded shorts![:D]

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Hi guys, currently im riding a rather old road bike and since ive started to do more cycling, and am taking part in a duathlon in a few months time, ive decided to take the plunge and get my first new road bike (this was my dads old one-the frame really isnt the right size to be honest).

I have a maximum budget of œ500 but would ideally like to stay around œ400-œ450 mark, ive looked at the Giant SCR 3.0, which is œ450, and quite like the look of it, but seeing as you guys have a lot more knowledge than me i thought I would ask for some advice....cheers in advance!
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Frazer,

I got a Giant SCR 2 3 weeks ago for œ420 from Tredz. I'm really pleased with it and would recommend it as a 'first' road bike. 27 sp Tiagra gives it the edge over SCR 3.

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2191flint

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bredcp

It says here: http://www.questbikes.co.uk/acatalog/Giant.html that the SCR 2 has "compact geometry" - what does this mean in terms of sizing when comparing with other racing bikes? I generally fit a 54 cm (with 56 cm my crotch is veeery close to the top tube) but am considering the 55.5 cm Giant SCR 2 and the top tube seems to slope a bit so do you wreckon it will be a good fit?

Unknown

Bred,

Check out the Tredz site for sizing:

http://www.tredz.co.uk/details.aspx?cgi ... %26cat%3D0


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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by DLB</i>

i asked the same question as you a few months ago and the best buy was said to be the continental revolution by edinburgh cycle company. they have a few shops around the north of England. I bought the bike and it's great...

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... 912m005659

can't compare it to any of the other bikes mentioned though...

*** Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're probably right ***
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My husband has the continental race and has been really happy with it. I was going to buy the same bike for myself but after trying the Giant SCR 3.0, I went for that one. I preferred the riding position on the Giant as I'm able to sit a bit more upright and therefore I'm more comfortable on it. I love my Giant [:)]