GT Series 4 vs Specialized Allez [For TEEN -- HELP!!!!]

MathBunny
MathBunny Posts: 4
edited August 2014 in Road buying advice
Hello! I'm a 15 year old, and I'm interested in starting road biking. I usually go in park trails or on streets, and generally I go on somewhat flat ground. I like going down hills occassionally, and I usually go around 30km/h on my current (horrible) bike.

I'm 5'11 and weigh 120 pounds (male), so I'm wondering which bike would you recommend and for what reason?
GT Series 4:
http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa_en/2014/b ... ducts-area
Specialized Allez:
http://bikedepot.com/product/specialize ... 3352-1.htm

Thank you for your time! I cannot read the specs :/

Comments

  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    5'11" and 120#? You should be buying burgers not bikes.

    In any case buy this instead: http://www.merlincycles.com/felt-f95-road-bike-2014-72331.html
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  • MathBunny
    MathBunny Posts: 4
    Sorry I can only choose between those. :/
    And yes I'm pretty skinny. Which is better, GT Series 4 or Specialized????
  • TerryCTR
    TerryCTR Posts: 143
    Looks like they both have similar groupsets, probably isn't much in it.

    Test both and pick what feels better
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  • arlowood
    arlowood Posts: 2,561
    The Allez has a pretty good reputation as an entry level bike that you could eventually upgrade once the bits start to wear out.

    It also has wider gearing with an 11-30 cassette against a 12-25 on the GT. That might be useful initially while you are building fitness.

    But as mentioned above that most important thing is that fit and feel of the bike. Get some test rides under your belt and then make the decision.
  • dombhoy
    dombhoy Posts: 147
    The allez ihas a good reputataion and if you ever want to upgrade then the allez will probably hold its value better
  • MathBunny
    MathBunny Posts: 4
    Thank you!
    Looks like I'll get the Allez. :)
  • IrishMac
    IrishMac Posts: 328
    Merlin seem to be out of stock. here's Wiggle's.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-f95-sora-wiggle-exclusive/

    You won't get a better bike than that for the money, plus Wiggle will fully prepare for you, it'll arrive in a box, put the wheels and handlebars on and you're ready to go!
    Well worth a wee bit more, Sora is a great gruppo, that being full Sora, not one Sora component on the likes of the Gt.

    If you have to go for one of the two, pick the one that you think looks the best.
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  • IrishMac
    IrishMac Posts: 328
    BTW, I'm 17, know what you're thinking, trust me (and Grill) Felt is the one to go for ;)
    Member of Cuchulainn C.C. @badcyclist

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  • TerryCTR
    TerryCTR Posts: 143
    Not a fan of the Colour of the felt at all
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