Commuter Bike

malky54704

Ok made a sale today so have a little money for a new bike. Currently have a superb racer but too good for work.

I am looking for a road bike to commute on - I often carry laptop so must be capable of taking weight and I want drop handle bars.

I've about £500 to spend,....

Come on ideas please!

Flycatcher

I have a Trek 1000.Takes guards and a rack if you like. Most places at £500 but bought mine for £425 at pedalon off the net. Prretty light, until I go on my Roubaix, but good enough to throw around for commuting.

Wynne G Oldman

malky54704 wrote:

Ok made a sale today so have a little money for a new bike. Currently have a superb racer but too good for work.

I am looking for a road bike to commute on - I often carry laptop so must be capable of taking weight and I want drop handle bars.

I've about £500 to spend,....

Come on ideas please!

Dawes Galaxy. You can buy one for that price, and they're great for doing long distances in comfort. Also comes with mudguards and rear rack, so you won't have to buy and fit them later.

pete236uk

Specialized allez heard is good

malky54704

Thanks for suggestions I'll give them a try!

IsledeBlanc

If your commute suits singlespeed, try a Genesis Flyer for £500. Commuted 3000 miles on mine so far this year and it's been great.

Rykard

not a plug, but C+ has articles on flat bar road bikes this month, haven't had a chance to read yet as I was out last night but just some ideas...