what to do? first bike 2nd bike idea?

airbusboy
airbusboy Posts: 231
edited December 2009 in Road buying advice
Good Evening all,

Currently looking into buying my first road bike, which i'm sure you will all agree is a difficult decision.. I have been riding mountain bikes for years but recently found out how much i enjoy road riding, also living in london it makes alot of sense and cycling most definitely beats running . I'm happy at spending up to about £1500 (maybe a squeeze more is necessary) and have test rode a few bikes( trek 2.3-2.5 etc) ,and definitely a carbon fan (giant defy).

**thought**

Given the time of year i'm thinking it would be an opportunity to buy a long lasting bike suitable for commuting (possibly?), training and generally pleasant winter rides and then if needs-be 'invest' in a carbon race bike in the summer, potentially for the odd race/sportive. ( making my first bike into my 2nd bike!)

What do people think of this? If so what kind of bikes would people recommend, steel, ti etc?? condor, planet x ??

Or Shall i forget the 1st bike 2nd bike idea and buy a pimpy number now??!!

All advance is welcomed .

AB (apologises for any grammar errors)
'Ride hard for those who can't.....'

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