Beginner Cyclocross Bike

shaunq

Hi everyone,

I went down to my local cycle shop today and was told a Cyclocross bike would suit my needs best! I plan on doing some longer distance rides, but going down canals and bridleways so a road bike would be unsuitable. I hope to do a long distance European trip, riding about 80-100 miles a day, so a fairly lightweight bike would be preferential!

I've spent some time looking for good brands at a decent price in the sale, but being a complete newbie in this area I am unsure which is the best value. If anyone can advise me I'd be very grateful.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pin ... 2#features
http://www.realcycles.com/m37b0s199p245 ... ur_10_2011
http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/m14b0s195 ... iagra_2011
http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/produc ... oss%20Bike
http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/produc ... oss%20Bike

My budget is around 600, though may be able to stretch for the right bike. Do these bikes look particularly good, or are there other brands I should be looking at?

Thanks in advance