Thinking of getting a racer again

dave_s
dave_s Posts: 4,362
edited October 2007 in Road beginners
Bear in mind it's been years since I had a racer (a Peugeot Virenque team Alu bike)

I'm looking for a decent bike for longish 60mile+ road rides up to £800ish.
I've been looking at the Chris Boardman Comp and Team bikes
http://www.boardmanbikes.com/

And quite like the look of them and I also like the Lemond bike below
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70396

I'm not going to be racing but want something light and fast for long rides and wondered if these were any good

Is the extra cash worth it for the Boradman Team over the Comp model ?

I'm not thinking of a racer again because of the Tour de France by the way, I've got mountain bikes but I've tried long road rides on them and even with slicks on it's tough going
Dave S

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  • Rich Hcp
    Rich Hcp Posts: 1,355
    I'd recomend Specialized Allez Sport

    Nicely built and nice to ride.

    I love mine

    And, it seems, the 2008 range is now out
    Richard

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  • dave_s
    dave_s Posts: 4,362
    Specialized bikes are very good (I've had 4 Spesh MTBs) but how do they compare to the ones I listed ?
    Dave S
  • acorn_user
    acorn_user Posts: 1,137
    You could get a Cinelli Xperience for 800 pounds. That way you get a Campagnolo Mirage groupset, Khamsin wheels and a cool look that few others around you will have. I would think about how low you want the bars though. Threaded stems are gone, and it's tough to get a lot of height with a threadless stem (unless you go nuts with spacers). You might consider a Dawes Audax or Bob Jackson for something more relaxed.
  • Rich Hcp
    Rich Hcp Posts: 1,355
    dave_s wrote:
    Specialized bikes are very good (I've had 4 Spesh MTBs) but how do they compare to the ones I listed ?

    Better than the Boardman for sure.

    Not seen a Le Mond, so can't comment
    Richard

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  • Pagem
    Pagem Posts: 244
    i just bought one of these for training:

    http://www.buyabikedirect.co.uk/product ... o&pid=1586

    alot of bike for your money.
    Only the meek get pinched. The bold survive.
  • dave_s
    dave_s Posts: 4,362
    Thanks for the advice, the Spesh and the Trek are looking more likely now.

    Even from my MTB background I can see quality components all over that Trek 2000 mainly because I'm aware that Bontrager make good MTB wheels and components too.

    Shimano Ultegra seems a solid and light drivetrain too.
    I might check that out and see if they've got one in my size
    Dave S
  • peloton7000
    peloton7000 Posts: 25
    dave_s wrote:
    Bear in mind it's been years since I had a racer (a Peugeot Virenque team Alu bike)

    I'm looking for a decent bike for longish 60mile+ road rides up to £800ish.
    I've been looking at the Chris Boardman Comp and Team bikes
    http://www.boardmanbikes.com/

    And quite like the look of them and I also like the Lemond bike below
    http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70396

    I'm not going to be racing but want something light and fast for long rides and wondered if these were any good

    Is the extra cash worth it for the Boradman Team over the Comp model ?

    I'm not thinking of a racer again because of the Tour de France by the way, I've got mountain bikes but I've tried long road rides on them and even with slicks on it's tough going

    Was thinking the same thing is it worth paying the extra for the team version, did you get one?

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