Is this any good?

lamchop

Hello all,

I'm looking for an entry level touring bike, or road bike. I've noticed a lot of people mentioning the Spesh Allez, but I've just seen a couple of others such as the GT R Series 4 2007 http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70244, or Dawes Giro 400 2008 Road Bike http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=87545 and was wondering if was any good....

It was either one of these or the Ridgeback Voyage 2008 Touring Bike, http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=86813.

What do you think?

Mettan

lamchop wrote:

Hello all,

I'm looking for an entry level touring bike, or road bike. I've noticed a lot of people mentioning the Spesh Allez, but I've just seen a couple of others such as the GT R Series 4 2007 http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=70244, or Dawes Giro 400 2008 Road Bike http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=87545 and was wondering if was any good....

It was either one of these or the Ridgeback Voyage 2008 Touring Bike, http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=86813.

What do you think?

One thing to consider if you're going to get a Budget Roadie is - do you want a Double, Compact or Triple? - if you're going to be doing some 10,000 ft 100 Sportives you might want a Compact or Triple - if you're happy doing Flat training rides you might be ok with a Double. Also - are you happy with an 8-speed or do you want a 9-speed as a minimuim? Wheels etc can always be upgraded so you should be alright on that one.

lamchop

Thanks for the reply...

The thing is my commute is quite hilly, and wasn't sure if a double would be able to handle it, so I was leaning towards a triple. From what I have seen, the costs between a double and triple aren't too different. And to be honest I don't really know the difference between an 8 speed and a 9 speed. :oops: