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fallingoff

I'm looking to move across to road riding,although I do a bit on my MTB I want to do more..I think.
Now that is the issue,as I'm getting older I'm looking to retain some level of fitness,I get a good work out with the mtb but I think I'd like to cover more road work.
Looking at Halfords they have a new range of road bikes the Ventura Vitesse fairly priced plus I get a work related discount which makes it more tempting.
I've seen mixed reveiws with their older range the Carreras,I suppose these would be the same?
Should I buy one of them new or a secondhander(specialized,etc)for about the same money?
I don't want to spend too much in case I don't like roading...
I know this question leaves a lot to desire but the more knowledgeable may point out things I've missed and I've always been guided correctly on here....
thanks.

Avanti Roman

Carrera Virtuoso is much better - that Ventura thing weighs a ton!

clx1

Go to a proper bike shop, that doesn't include Halfords!

ShutUpLegs

CLX1 wrote:

Go to a proper bike shop, that doesn't include Halfords!

Carrera bikes are fine, plus he gets a discount. Always worth getting your LBS to check it over after Halfords have sold it to you. :shock:

Squillinossett

ShutUpLegs wrote:

CLX1 wrote:

Go to a proper bike shop, that doesn't include Halfords!

Carrera bikes are fine, plus he gets a discount. Always worth getting your LBS to check it over after Halfords have sold it to you. :shock:

Correct, there is alot of snobbery against Carrera bikes, but you could do alot worse for the money!

clx1

If you do go to Halfords, don't say you weren't warned!
There is nothing snobby about wanting to avoid poor products and services.

unixnerd

If you know what you're looking for / at then buy used. Loads of folk buy a bike with good intentions then seldom use it. I paid 400 for a barely used but three year old 1200 quid bike. Look on ebay and gumtree but keep your wits about you.