What Road Bike - £1000
nufc_fan
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Currently riding a 29er MTB and would like to buy a road bike for longer rides at weekend and perhaps a few Sportives next summer.
The roads around where I live are reasonable but still the odd pot hole. I had considered a Cyclocross to allow more use on NCN routes and Wagonways etc however I think from my research a road bike would be the best bet, although will listen to any compelling arguments.
Looking to spend around the £1000 mark, happy to go slightly over if it makes a big difference but would prefer to keep it under £1000 if possible.
Don't have to buy it immediately so if anyone has any suggestions on a good time of year to get a good deal that would be great?
The roads around where I live are reasonable but still the odd pot hole. I had considered a Cyclocross to allow more use on NCN routes and Wagonways etc however I think from my research a road bike would be the best bet, although will listen to any compelling arguments.
Looking to spend around the £1000 mark, happy to go slightly over if it makes a big difference but would prefer to keep it under £1000 if possible.
Don't have to buy it immediately so if anyone has any suggestions on a good time of year to get a good deal that would be great?
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Can't go wrong with a Boardman Team, full 105 groupset for under £1000 with fairly decent wheels also.0
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There are a fair few options around that price because of the £1000 cycle-to-work scheme limit. That Boardman looks like a good deal. This Giant also gets a good press, as does the Cannondale CAAD8.0
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nufc_fan wrote:Currently riding a 29er MTB and would like to buy a road bike for longer rides at weekend and perhaps a few Sportives next summer.
The roads around where I live are reasonable but still the odd pot hole. I had considered a Cyclocross to allow more use on NCN routes and Wagonways etc however I think from my research a road bike would be the best bet, although will listen to any compelling arguments.
Looking to spend around the £1000 mark, happy to go slightly over if it makes a big difference but would prefer to keep it under £1000 if possible.
Don't have to buy it immediately so if anyone has any suggestions on a good time of year to get a good deal that would be great?
Trek Domane 2.0, designed for cobbles so should be able to handle the odd NCN route. RRP is £1,000.0 -
Will look at those options, thanks.
Also have had a little look at the Cyclocross bikes, Will be better on the rougher ground and gravel track that make up part of the NCN routes and wagonways. Would they be a big sacrifice in performance over a road bike for a 60mile + sportive?0 -
the bike that wins all the tests at £1000 price point is the giant defy 1.It is the bench mark according to mags etc.Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori0
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nufc_fan wrote:.
Don't have to buy it immediately so if anyone has any suggestions on a good time of year to get a good deal that would be great?
BEst time of year is often sept /oct as teh brands launch next year bike 2014 models, the the 2013 models tend to get discounted - although Giant often don't have much of a sale so worth bearing in mind if you follow the Defy herd.Bianchi Infinito CV
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