What Sportive Bike?

Mark Elvin
Mark Elvin Posts: 997
edited May 2011 in Road beginners
Looking to by a bike for some longer distance work, so I'm thinking a sportive type bike would be ideal.

Problem is there are so many out there I can't make head or tail of it all.

What makes/models are getting good reviews? Max price upto £1500.
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  • saintdracula
    saintdracula Posts: 232
    Why not an audax/tourer?

    Ribble Sportive Bianco
  • Mark Elvin
    Mark Elvin Posts: 997
    haD BEEN LOOKING AT THE rIBBLE BIKES, LOOK QUITE GOOD vfm.
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  • solboy
    solboy Posts: 368
    why not look at the Van Nicholas Mistral. For that money Fat Birds will do a custom build and you may be able to get full Ultegra. My 105 Build was £1350 last September.
  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    I've had my Sportive Bianco now for a week, but only been out on it twice; so far, so good.
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  • rogerthecat
    rogerthecat Posts: 669
    m8 have a look at the Wilier range and stick some Vittoria Open Pave Evo CG Tyres on, along with a good saddle, (Fiziks Alliante for me), I was amazed at the comfort level compared to other rides I have used:

    but again it's just an opinion! then again I can push a 100 miles without an ache
  • TRbike
    TRbike Posts: 27
    Felt Z series
  • Avanti Roman
    Avanti Roman Posts: 189
    Ribble Sportive, New Sportive & Gran Fondo have all got great reviews.

    A special edition with any of the above with Sram Apex, upgraded ITM wheels + separately bought folding tyres will be a similar price to a standard Shimano 105 build and over 1lb lighter.

    Van Nicholas or Sabbath from Fat Birds in Norfolk.

    If I were you I'd go to my local Evans and have a look at the Felt Z6 - Wiggle are offering it for £1080 and Evans have a price matching policy. Great value and it gives you plenty to spend on accessories or even upgraded wheels.
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  • rogerthecat
    rogerthecat Posts: 669
    Had a look at the Felt, can not knock it, worth a look at the very least

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