Buying a new road bike

garcam

After some advice please.

I've been cycling quite a lot on my mountain bike with road tyres on and it's about time I upgraded to a road bike.

Looking for some advice really. Plan to spend no more that £600/700 and was considering the specialized Allez sport or maybe just the Allez

Is it a good buy for the money? The reviews seem pretty good!

Any thoughts/advice gratefully received.

Ta

Gussio

You can get a nice bike for that budget, and the Spesh Allez would fall into the nice category. Would recommend a visit to your LBS and test ride what they have in that price range. Will give you a sense for which model / manufacturer you feel most comfortable on.

Super Domestique

Just got myself the basic Allez today. Really pleased with it. It's my first road bike so nothing to compare it too. I did look at a fair few bikes around the £500 mark but the Spesh stood out to me.

Also think of the Secteur too as they are very good although more long distance/comfort focused.

Dazza993

I was in a almost identical situation to yourself. I had a 2nd set of MTB wheels with semi-slick tyres but went and bought a road bike last October and finding that I'm loving the road cycling way more than expected.

I got a 2010 Allez triple which in my opinion is a great starter bike and it does get good reviews. That said, I've been so bitten by the road cycling bug that I've decided to get a carbon road bike and sell the Allez. If I had the space (and could afford it) I'd keep the Allez as a winter bike, but it'll be up in the classifed section within the next 7-10 days.

Best bet is to try a range of bikes at your local bike shop - some may fit you better than others.

Cyclemadd

Hi everyone. I need some help. i've got a tight budget of £300 and i trying to find a road bike which i can get started on, has anyone got and ideas of bikes which would be a good buy for £300?

I apprieciate the help

Super Domestique

Cyclemadd wrote:

Hi everyone. I need some help. i've got a tight budget of £300 and i trying to find a road bike which i can get started on, has anyone got and ideas of bikes which would be a good buy for £300?

I apprieciate the help

Second will be mostly recommended at that price, although if you want new (I did) then at the price point you mention the Carrera TdF seems to be a popular choice. Haggle in store from what I have read and you can get it for £270 more often than not.

Cyclemadd

Ok thank you very much, that bike actually looks quite nice. i'll go and have a look around tomorrow and see what deals i can get. Thank you again

Suffolkwheels

I just got a Giant Rapid 3 today - absolutely love it. The flat handlebars allow for a comfy riding position with the speed and feel of a road bike. They're £550.

fastbatard

Cyclemadd wrote:

Hi everyone. I need some help. i've got a tight budget of £300 and i trying to find a road bike which i can get started on, has anyone got and ideas of bikes which would be a good buy for £300?

I apprieciate the help

Decathlon's B'Twin Sport 1 is also worth a look at £270, I've owned one for a couple of months and it's a great starter bike. It's now in the classifieds (bit too far from you though I'm in Sheffield!) as I've just got a Specialized Allez which I've not ridden enough yet to comment on but first impressions are excellent.

jamlala

Cyclemadd wrote:

Hi everyone. I need some help. i've got a tight budget of £300 and i trying to find a road bike which i can get started on, has anyone got and ideas of bikes which would be a good buy for £300?

I apprieciate the help

My 2nd hand Trek 1.2 cost me £365 on ebay and i bloody love it!