NEW BIKE - £650 BUDGET

mikstar
mikstar Posts: 37
edited August 2007 in Road beginners
Hello - my dad is looking for a new bike and I'd like some advice

He is mid fities, weighs approx 13 stone and will use the bike for recreational purposes in and around west Wales (and a forthcoming holiday to South West France - including Pyrenees). Key factors for him are triple chain set, weight and comfort

Any suggestions?

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  • richa
    richa Posts: 1,632
    I went for this and have not been disappointed:

    Specialized 2007 Allez Sport Triple
    Rich
  • Rich Hcp
    Rich Hcp Posts: 1,355
    I've got a 2007 Allez Sport Triple £599, if they have the right sizes.

    I love it.

    I cycled to work today, 7 miles.

    7 minutes quicker than a slick shod MTB 8)
    Richard

    Giving it Large
  • heavymental
    heavymental Posts: 2,091
    Can't really go wrong with an Allez or any of its peers in that price range. Also look at Trek, Giant and Lemond for a decent alternative.

    My recommendation would be to look out for something second hand as you'll get more for your money but if he doesn't want to go to the effort then head to you local bike shop and have a test ride of the Spesh, Giant and Trek offerings.

    I'm in West Wales so tell him I'll see him around!
  • lowe
    lowe Posts: 61
    How about a Trek Pilot 1.2? Mine has a triple. It has a compact geometry and you can flip the stem for a slightly more upright riding position.
  • Rich Hcp
    Rich Hcp Posts: 1,355
    lowe wrote:
    How about a Trek Pilot 1.2? Mine has a triple. It has a compact geometry and you can flip the stem for a slightly more upright riding position.

    Nothing wrong with it.

    Preferred the Alez, that's it. No reason. Just did
    Richard

    Giving it Large
  • acorn_user
    acorn_user Posts: 1,137
    Dawes Audax sport. Or the Ridgeback equivalent.
    Mudguards fitted, and you can mount a rack. They are more useful than the run of the mill race bikes, and maybe a little more comfortable. Some of the cheap alloy frames can really beat you up!

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