New Bike - under 1k with discs, Genesis or something else?

king_jeffers
king_jeffers Posts: 694
edited October 2013 in Road buying advice
Hi all,

Having a stable clear out, got a Canyon on order for next season but would love to pick up something now for the winter/commuting/days when its raining.

After something with discs, that looks good and is fun. Mainly using as a winter trainer but also commuting. I currently have a hybrid I use for the winter but its really boring and hate flat bars.. Anyway thinking of the following;

Genesis Day One Alfine 8
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/adv ... e-alfine-8

Genesis Day One Disc
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/adv ... y-one-disc
- not sure how I would fair on a 40 mile + ride with only one gear, possibly a good way to train - assuming knees hold out?

Specialized Tricross Sport Disc 2014 - Road Bike
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Tri ... _65875.htm
- Not sure what Sora is like these days? I know low end, current road bike has 105 groupset - obviously will notice a difference just not sure how much.

Advice appreciated, open to other models - the further under 1k the better :-)

Comments

  • YIMan
    YIMan Posts: 576
    Planet X Kaffenbach. £799 with Tiagra.
  • bmxboy10
    bmxboy10 Posts: 1,958
    CAADX tiagra disc? looks sweet IMO and I will be getting one in January with any luck.