Bike choice

geobuchan
geobuchan Posts: 20
edited June 2011 in Road beginners
I am looking to get into Road Biking and I am SOOO confused as to what to buy for my first bike.
My budget is around £600 to £900
Some people tell me to go for a full on road race,
Some people tell me get a relaxed sportive, they are a bit more comfortable (which is appealing)
Some people tell me I must have a large or external bottom bracket...
Some people say dont get Sora shifters...

I really like the look of the Cannondale Synapse tiagra or will the Synapse Sora be a good starting point then upgrade components? BB etc

Any help will be appreciated

Thanks

Comments

  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    Cannondale Synapse tiagra

    Good choice, great bike. It has a slightly more relaxed riding position than a full on race bike and Tiagra is a decent entry level groupo. Sora is OK, I have it on my tourer. But Tiagra and above have better shifters and it's worth paying the difference.
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  • sumosprintstar
    sumosprintstar Posts: 171
    If you shop around and speak to some shops you may be able to pick up the Synapse 105 for under £900. There are always deals to be done :D
  • geobuchan
    geobuchan Posts: 20
    cadseen wrote:
    Tiagra +1

    Is bike for commuting, sportifs, racing ???

    Mainly just to get fitter, take with me when im away with work (travel over Scotland living in hotels most of the week).

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