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Old 12-09-2012, 06:25 PM
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Anyone on here knowledgeable about road bikes.I'am joining a French cycling club and my old Ribble racer is a bit long in the tooth.Main use will be long,med pace rides so I've been looking at Sportive road bikes.I've a list of 3 at the moment;Specialised Secteur Triple 2013 road bike/Ribble Sportive 7005 Shimano/Giant Defy 4 Triple 2013 road bike.All of these are within my budget of £600-£700.Any opinions on these or any other suggestions?Thanks.
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Old 12-09-2012, 06:41 PM
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A vote for specialized here
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Old 12-09-2012, 09:36 PM
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Agree with specialized, felt and cube are worth a look too
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Old 13-09-2012, 12:29 PM
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Just done exactly the same myself Terry. Fortunately a mate of mine owns Sydney Street bikes in Brighton so has helped me make sure I am on the right bike as its a minefield out there. Like you, I was looking to spend £600 to £800 max. I was looking at specialized, and also nearly bought a Cannondale CAAD 8, but in the end plumped for a Scott Speedster, and got a blinding deal on it too, so I had some change. The main thing is to try them and see what is comfortable for you, as they do differ. With the Scott you get a really good frame and shimano stuff, and its a good base to upgrade it later if needed. Once you are sorted we will have to get out for a ride, though it will be a bit quieter and slower than our normal convoys!!!

This is the bike I have just bought and is being delivered today, Yeeee haaaa!:

http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/ima...1-99224000.jpg


If you need Chris's (Sydney Street bikes) number let me know. He is really helpful.
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Old 13-09-2012, 01:36 PM
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Another vote for Sydney Street Bikes. They are all (Chris, Nick and Golf) very good folk. Known them for years.
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Old 13-09-2012, 05:15 PM
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We do seem to move around in the same cirlces Phil
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Old 13-09-2012, 06:38 PM
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Hi Steve,bike looks good,could you give me an idea of spec and what you payed.Who's the person to speak to at Sydney St Cycles and if you have a number that would be great.
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Old 13-09-2012, 07:56 PM
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We do seem to move around in the same cirlces Phil
Maybe, Steve but bear in mind that I haven't owned a bike in years, so can claim no expertise there, though my son does ride a Specialized fixie to work in London.
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