Which Road Bike Is Best?

AX10
AX10 Posts: 5
edited April 2018 in Road buying advice
Hey there guys.

I just needed some advice/recommendations on a road bike to buy. I'm looking into buying new (but also keeping my options open regarding second hand - I've been through this route before). I'm looking to get a good frame, with a decent groupset (Tiagra most likely?).

My main uses for the bike will be daily commutes to university, however I also plan on doing longer 200-300 mile rides abroad this summer, and shorter weekend trips.

The two I've found so far are the Giant Contend SL 2 2017

https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p78 ... -SL-2-2017

And the BTwin Triban 540 Road Bike

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-540- ... 77756.html

My budget is around £600 (can stretch to £700), so if you have any recommendations on the two above, or any other bikes out there worth mentioning please let me know! Thanks.