First road bike Help needed :)

vito82
vito82 Posts: 5
edited July 2011 in Road beginners
Hi there...

well im new to the world of Road bikes and hoping for some advice...
I have now purchased the shoes,jersey,bib,helmet and gloves...just one thing missing...
.....THE BIKE! haha

i have been reading and researching for the last month but i really am jumping in at the deepened...

i have a max budget of £1200 and have looked/sat on models below....

Cube Attempt...£1000...Great reviews!
Vitus Dark Plasma...£1034...good reviews
Btwin Facet 3...£899...decathlon (3.1/2 out of 5)
Btwin Facet 5...£1199 (Decathlon)??? helpful staff!

im favoring the Cube Attempt and the Fairly Unknown Btwin Facet 5 at the moment purely on The shops help and feel on bike...Facet 5 caught my eye if im honest.

Would i be disappointed if i chose the facet 5 from decathlon???..

Im not snobbish about brands and the staff spent almost 2 hours with me instore so has left a good impression.. and it seems to have great Spec/components but no reviews anywear!...the bikes 7.9kg,Carbon,Full Sram,mavic wheels,Look pedals etc...

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/btwin-facet-5-175387745/

Hopefully someone can Help/reasure me and im open to other Bike suggestions too....rather wait to make the right choice :)

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Comments

  • welloilbeefoct
    welloilbeefoct Posts: 10
    I just bought a Cube Attempt and I'm well pleased with it. I would test ride as many as you can which should make your choice easier. I did it round the other way; bought the bike first and am using my MTB gear until I can afford to buy some road gear
  • Rigga
    Rigga Posts: 939
    For that money Im looking at one of these....

    http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/bianchi- ... 60094.html
  • vito82
    vito82 Posts: 5
    Also like the Focus Cayo 105 ltd 2011...wiggle have 20% at the moment too...just 0ver £850 ! also offer a full 7 day test run..30 day money back...full carbon.
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Don't forget the pedals!
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    What do you want to use the bike for?
  • ascurrell
    ascurrell Posts: 1,739
    Usually people buy the clothing to colour match the bike. I think you will have to do visa versa.
    Ribble do some good bikes in that range.
    I must admit the Btin is very well specced, as far a the frame 5 year warranty has got to be good.
  • cyberknight
    cyberknight Posts: 1,238
    Considered a boardman?

    If your not a brand snob they are very good value and they do not let the "trainees" touch them , i just got a comp and its a great bike.

    http://www.boardmanbikes.com/road/road_team_carbon.html
    FCN 3/5/9
  • gregster10217
    gregster10217 Posts: 469
    Boardman Team Carbon with Shimano 105 gruppo. Great bike and good value.
    Limited Edition Boardman Team Carbon No. 448
    Boardman MTB Team
  • golfergmc
    golfergmc Posts: 426
    I will always favour the cube as I have a cube and they are great bikes but the spec on the btwin 5 is hard to beat.
    Cervelo S5 Team 2012
    Scott Addict R2 2010
    Specialized Rockhopper Comp SL 2010
    Kona Tanuki Supreme
  • vito82
    vito82 Posts: 5
    Cheers for the replys guys....

    well my starting Aim is for fitness work but also for long rides on a sunday...im aiming to ride a minimum of 3 times a week and go from there...i live in the country side in kent.

    I have looked at the Boardman Bikes as always get good reviews but have been to 2 different halford stores in the Kent Area and on all occasions had a pretty poor experience....one unhelpful staff and second time they had all the bikes locked up and they had lost the keys to unlock!

    i have ordered a Facet 5 from decathlon and its 4 weeks wait as i wanted one Straight from the Factory so i have 4 weeks to look for other bikes until then...Still like the cayo and also Planet x bikes...just sooo many to choose from especially as im new to Road bikes from MTB.

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