New Bike Advice

Xiandel

Hi, my bike got stolen and I have £600 to get a new one and I'm after some advice please.
I will be using my bike to cycle to work but also for the ocasional triathlon/race as well as recreational rides with mith my farther (about 20 miles).
My previous bike was a giant 4 defy, which I was quite happy with but I would maybe like something lighter?


Just to clarify, I don't know bikes anything technical goes over my head, I don't know where to start looking I'm just after a recomendation for the best bike for my budget.

Thankyou for your time/

simon_masterson

Lighter does not equal better (it makes very little difference), and is particularly insignificant for the sort of riding that you are doing! Go to a bike shop and find one you like, if not just another Defy 4; if you liked it it seems like a very safe choice.

Strith

I doubt you would get anything signifcantly lighter for that amount anyway.
For the kind of riding you seem to be doing I would suggest you just go to the shop, see what they have and choose something that fits well and feels nice to ride.

NewTTer

Xiandel wrote:

Hi, my bike got stolen and I have £600 to get a new one and I'm after some advice please.
I will be using my bike to cycle to work but also for the ocasional triathlon/race as well as recreational rides with mith my farther (about 20 miles).
My previous bike was a giant 4 defy, which I was quite happy with but I would maybe like something lighter?


Just to clarify, I don't know bikes anything technical goes over my head, I don't know where to start looking I'm just after a recomendation for the best bike for my budget.

Thankyou for your time/

How many Triathlons and races did you do on your Defy?

unixnerd

At that price range I'd get a used bike, you'll get far more for your money.

Gizmodo

Oh come on, with a title like "New BRike Advice" some has has got to say it - "you're going for something Chinese then?"

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