BEST ROAD BIKE UNDER £500 LONG DISTANCE...

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  • Runoutofgears
    Runoutofgears Posts: 348
    If you have the time or the tenacity, second hand can get you a lot of bike for the money.
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  • vorsprung
    vorsprung Posts: 1,953
    Headhuunter wrote:
    unixnerd wrote:
    ps, I wouldn't used pannniers more of a rucksack kinda guy....

    Can I ask why? I've never understood why folk would rather carry stuff themselves rather than have the bike do it. Your back will sweat less and it's easier on the shoulders, especially on long distances.

    I tried panniers for a while but could never really get used to the way they change the feel and weighting of the bike, esp on corners and

    I tried a backpack for a while and had exactly the same problem. I was cornering like a dog on drugs
    I don't use panniers exactly but a huge saddlebag on an SQR
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  • sandyballs
    sandyballs Posts: 577
    I've had a Giant Defy for the past 3 years after getting back into road cycling, excellent bike and very comfortable regularly do 60km+ with no problems. never had a mechanical since I bought it bombproof build quality.

    http://triuk.com/product/giant-2011-defy-2

    above link has new for £520 but limited sizes.

    As always ride before you buy.

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