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| G69Bear | 15 Sep 15:09 |
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Joined: 06 Aug 2012 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi Guys, Recently got back into cycling regularly. At the moment I have a Mountain Bike (DiamondBack) which I use along river and canal paths but seem to spend half the time on the roads getting to these places. I've decided to also get a Road Bike to expand my routes and go a bit quicker lol. I've looked at B'Twin Triban 3 and 5 Road Bikes from Decathlon (store near me) and they look quite decent. Can anyone recommend a decent bike up to £500 or even slightly more ? Thanks, John |
marcmcf 
| 15 Sep 15:34 |
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 Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 23 Bike: My Profile | Hi John, I got myself a Specialized Allez in March this year from Dales cycles for £500. Its well reviewed in the magazines and I'v not had any problems with it, really happy with it, Marc |
| G69Bear | 15 Sep 15:38 |
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Joined: 06 Aug 2012 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi Marc, Thanks for the reply. That's a bike I've also noticed by browsing on the web funnily enough. Something to chew over anyway. |
| Johann | 30 Sep 07:45 |
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Joined: 09 Nov 2011 Posts: 3 Bike: | Hi. I bought a Specialized Secteur 9 months ago. If you plan on doing longer distances more often, this bike is perfect. Extremely comfortable and good value for money. As I am in the market of upgrading to something better, a cycling buddy of mine advised to to buy the best possible bike that you can afford. My Secteur gave me lots of hassles because I do 40 miles every day commuting to work in London. I had to replace the bottom bracket, rear hub and head set within the first 6 months. By buying something with at least Shimano 105 components you are supposed to have peace of mind for this not to happen. I will let you know once I get my new (much more expensive bike) if this is the case. Good luck |
| lolweb | 30 Sep 09:56 |
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Joined: 30 Sep 2012 Posts: 2 Bike: | I too have just got back into cycling again after several years. I bought the Triban 5 road bike from Decathlon. I find its excellent and very pleased with it. I and have started to clock some miles up on it already. Just bought a load of winter gear to try and keep it going through the dark cold months ahead. Whatever you end up buying ENJOY!! |
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