sorry - but boardman, trek or specialized?

chatlow
chatlow Posts: 845
edited September 2013 in Road buying advice
got a choice of three bikes to choose from.. got around £500 max to spend.

Found the following:

2012/13 Boardman Race Road Bike

2009 Specialized Allez Elite

2013 Trek 1.2 Compact


The bike will be used primarily for commuting and a 30 mile ride over the weekend. This is to be my 2nd road bike having had a claud butler san remo. What would you recommend?

Comments

  • I'd find it hard to pick out of those so go by looks and fit (fit primarily obviously)
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  • chatlow
    chatlow Posts: 845
    Specialized sold so out of the question.

    Viewing the boardman tonight. It's a large frame and I'm 5'9" so fingers crossed it fits.

    Trek slightly more at closer to £600 but it's literally brand new.

    Ah decisions....
  • Bar Shaker
    Bar Shaker Posts: 2,313
    chatlow wrote:
    Viewing the boardman tonight. It's a large frame and I'm 5'9" so fingers crossed it fits.

    It won't.

    I am 5'11" and I am a medium frame.
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  • chatlow
    chatlow Posts: 845
    bugger. if that bike is out then it's down to the Trek and a Felt F95. Unless something else comes up on ebay soon, I may be buying new!
  • Bar Shaker wrote:
    chatlow wrote:
    Viewing the boardman tonight. It's a large frame and I'm 5'9" so fingers crossed it fits.

    It won't.

    I am 5'11" and I am a medium frame.

    Agree.
    I'm 5'8" and have medium, it's too big but workable; a large would be out of the question.