Help me decide.

GARETH1971

Hi all, this is my first post an i`m looking for some advice.
I am going to buy a bike in the near future and cant decide on what I need/want.
The bike will be used for solely for fitness so no need for drop bars.
I will be hoping to train 3-4 times per week for 1-1 1/2 hrs per session.
The training will be done on country roads/toll paths.
I have narrowed my choices to 3, cannondale bad boy 650, trek 7.5fx and specialized sirrus elite.
I`m just worried how the 700 tyres will hold up and if I will be able to handle them.
Will I loose much speed if I go with the bad boy 650, would I be better going to the bad boy 700.
I have a budget of £500 to £700 so feel free to add any others to my list.

OOtzen-Booty

Well at the end of the day its upto you what you spend ypor money on,But to me the 3 machines for what you want it for is total overkill. I would seriously look at Bikes half the price.

You would not go far wrong with a lesser spec of the 3 you have chosen or the Scott Aspect Range.

GARETH1971

I just want to get vary good bike thats going to last as I have no plans to change once I get one, don`t think anywhere over here keeps the Scott.

OOtzen-Booty

GARETH1971 wrote:

I just want to get vary good bike thats going to last as I have no plans to change once I get one, don`t think anywhere over here keeps the Scott.

For what you require m8 you will get a bloody good bike for half the price you want to spend[Have Faith]

As for Scott if you you do like the spec of the aspect range I,m sure a LBS in your area is a dealer or can get hold of one if needs be.

Good Luck

rkdj

totally agree with the previous posters - you need a lesser bike - given the spec you have set out i would go for a Giant scr4 - it wil lkeep you out of trouble, its easy to maintain and has a pretty good spec.

Frank the tank

Agree with previous posters, but I would say don't rule out bikes with drop bars, they give you more hand position options and it doesn't mean you have to race.

GARETH1971

Would I be better going for a bike with wider tyres than 28mm.
As for the drop bars do these not strain your lower back.

Frank the tank

Don't really need tyres wider than 28mm but 32's would not be a big issue for you I wouldn't think. As for drops making your back ache, no they shouldn't if the bike fits you right. If it doesn't straights will make your back ache.

OOtzen-Booty

GARETH1971 wrote:

Would I be better going for a bike with wider tyres than 28mm.
As for the drop bars do these not strain your lower back.

The varients are miniscule :shock: for what you ask

Frank the tank

Don't really need tyres wider than 28mm but 32's would not be a big issue for you I wouldn't think. As for drops making your back ache, no they shouldn't if the bike fits you right. If it doesn't straights will make your back ache.

Frank the tank

Don't really need tyres wider than 28mm but 32's would not be a big issue for you I wouldn't think. As for drops making your back ache, no they shouldn't if the bike fits you right. If it doesn't straights will make your back ache.

GARETH1971

I`m just thinking if I go wider than 28 I stand less chance of getting punctures but don`t want to sacrifice too much speed.

Frank the tank

Quite possibly, but there are so many tyres with more than adequate puncture protection I'd go for a 28 and have a bit less rolling resistance. Obviously the choice is yours and tyres shouldn't be a major issue on your bike choice as they can easily be swapped depending on frame/fork clearence.

GARETH1971

Drop[ bars are now an option, can anyone suggest a bike in this price range.