New bike
I recently had my Winter/commuting bike, an 05 Trek 1400, nicked and I am waiting to get the insurance settlement through. Now I was hoping to take advantage of the time of year and pick up either a cheap Trek 1.7 or 1.9 as a direct replacement but being 6'4" I am out of luck on sizes (62cm). So I have decided to wait for the 09 bikes.
To be honest seeing as the RRP has gone up to £900 on the Trek 1.7 and the spec is slightly worse it doesn't seem like such a good deal. Also I am keen on relaxed geometry bikes as my other bike is a S-Works Roubaix. So can anyone recommend a Sportive style bike, bearing in mind a £1000 budget and my height? Alternatively the 09 Allez Elite is very appealing regardless of the race geometry. Any other recommendations/thoughts?
To be honest seeing as the RRP has gone up to £900 on the Trek 1.7 and the spec is slightly worse it doesn't seem like such a good deal. Also I am keen on relaxed geometry bikes as my other bike is a S-Works Roubaix. So can anyone recommend a Sportive style bike, bearing in mind a £1000 budget and my height? Alternatively the 09 Allez Elite is very appealing regardless of the race geometry. Any other recommendations/thoughts?
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One other thing it will be a commuter bike so clearance for mudgards etc is desirable.0
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If you like steel, Thorn Audax Mk 30
