Which Road bike to buy to use for a London to Paris

kizza13
kizza13 Posts: 5
edited July 2010 in Road buying advice
Hi all,
I am currently training for a London to Paris Bike ride over 4 days and have been using my Boardman Hybrid bike to train... I have been looking at purchasing a road bike but clearly been confused with loads of investigating and advise from others... i.e CUBE Pentolon, Cannondale C8, Specialized Allez, etc all just under £800... can anyone please advise which bike would be best suited, i am a beginner and would like to pursue this further as time goes by...
Thanks
Kiran
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  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    If you're doing it this Friday stick to what you're riding now.
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  • garrynolan
    garrynolan Posts: 560
    Hi Kiran, +1 for above. The Boardman is perfectly fine for the trip. I had one (just nicked last week - b@stards) and it good for long trips. Just make sure it's serviced and don't forget to carry spare tubes. Good luck!
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  • kizza13
    kizza13 Posts: 5
    I have Flat Bars on my Hybrid, would i be better off with drop down? Also is it best to get the pedals changed so i can wear the correct footwear? as i am currently cycling in my trianers :)
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Road bike position is definitely better for you - more aero and more positions.
    Proper clip in shoes will also help you - better power transmission.

    When is the ride though - you need time to get used to all this stuff.

    The Boardman road bike would be a good bet.
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Friday isn't it?
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  • Super Domestique
    Super Domestique Posts: 240
    What about the Specialized Secteur range?
    Allez 16 - bad weather / turbo trainer
    Tarmac Expert SL3 - test colours
    Dogma 2 - ex Team Sky
  • the_big_gun
    the_big_gun Posts: 25
    I did it several years ago on a Spesh Allez, which is pretty standard, but the same year there were several people on mtb's with trainers and managed ok...they were usually among the last to arrive at the end of each day, but if you're in no great rush then just do it on whatever you find comfortable.
  • kizza13
    kizza13 Posts: 5
    My ride is in Sept 22nd -26th
  • kizza13
    kizza13 Posts: 5
    Hi guys,
    I have been looking at the Cube Pentolon and wanted to know if its a good bike or not
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    do you mean 'Peloton'...?? It's a good-enough bike..
  • sampurnell
    sampurnell Posts: 126
    i ride cube and cant recomend them highly enough.
    good spec for the money

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