A choice between these 2 bikes.

[Dave7]

I must have a more comfortable/relaxed road bike.
My LBS has made an offer for my Giant Defy carbon.......not what I hoped but I suppose realistic.
My son wants my Giant Talon 1 hardtail although IMO its too small for him.
I am trying to decide between
a) Cannondale Quick 1 (ally frame as they no longer do the carbon frame version).
b) Whyte Stirling.
Similar geometry. Both 105s. Similar weight (so I am told) at around 10 Kg.
Any thoughts/comments welcome.
I also fancy the Spec' Sirrus but £1500 and its not even 105s puts me off (plus ive yet to actually sit on one).

 

[vickster]

Get the Whyte, something a bit different from a British brand

 

[EltonFrog]

Both nice bikes, but I’d go for the Whyte out of the two.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Buy the one on which you can pull the sickest wheelies.

 

[Drago]

If there's genuinely little to choose, I'd go for the Whyte. The Taiwanese built brand are a little bit different.

 

[tom73]

Another vote for Whyte it's good to be different

 

[Joffey]

I know a Triban isn't one of your two options but you can get the full Sora all frame bike for £499 - it is cable brakes but £500 is £500.

 

[vickster]

You can get the 2019 Sterling for £850 (you don't mention which model year you're considering)...it's just so much prettier than a Triban...

https://www.cyclesuk.com/2037/products/whyte-stirling-2019-mens-hybrid-bike.aspx

Medium fits around 5'6-5'9 ish, large 5'10 to 6'2 ish

 

[Cycleops]

I'm sure Whyte make fine bikes but imagine when you tell a fellow enthusiast you have one, its a bit like saying you've got a chair, very worthy but rather boring.
Names like Cinelli, Bianchi would engender a much more enthusiastic response, even latter day brands such as Specialized, Cannondale etc.

 

[vickster]

There's a used medium carbon Whyte Montpellier on eBay
@Salty seadog has one

Horribly black bike though...

 

[vickster]

I'm sure Whyte make fine bikes but imagine when you tell a fellow enthusiast you have one, its a bit like saying you've got a chair, very worthy but rather boring.
Names like Cinelli, Bianchi would engender a much more enthusiastic response, even latter day brands such as Specialized, Cannondale etc.

What a load of bollox

 

[Dave7]

You can get the 2019 Sterling for £850 (you don't mention which model year you're considering)...it's just so much prettier than a Triban...

https://www.cyclesuk.com/2037/products/whyte-stirling-2019-mens-hybrid-bike.aspx

Medium fits around 5'6-5'9 ish, large 5'10 to 6'2 ish

Thanks for that.
It is a medium I need.
My LBS is more expensive but they will set it up for me and buy my Defy.
I realise I am fortunate but getting best service etc is more important than saving a few quid. I do appreciate your suggestion.

 

[roadrash]

What a load of bollox

exactly …. why does it matter what anyone else thinks, fellow enthusiast or not, or how they respond when you tell them what you've got, .........unbelievable

 

[Dave7]

I'm sure Whyte make fine bikes but imagine when you tell a fellow enthusiast you have one, its a bit like saying you've got a chair, very worthy but rather boring.
Names like Cinelli, Bianchi would engender a much more enthusiastic response, even latter day brands such as Specialized, Cannondale etc.

Please tell me you are not serious

 

[Cycleops]

What a load of bollox

Of course it is. Sorry, I forgot to put a smiley at the end so here's one just for your benefit .