Do you think this is a good bike?

[coco69]

http://www.evanscycles.com/products...oogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle

What do you think of gt bikes and the spec on this?

 

[Sittingduck]

Hi Coco

I think it's a little heavy and under-specced for 600 quid. Something off-putting about GT roadbikes (at least for me), that I can't put my finger on.

You could definitely get a SORA equipped bike (1 groupset up from 2300), with 18 gears, as opposed to 16 on this. Folk will doubtless be along to give specifics soon enough... if you are not fussed about the brand and are able or willing to get it checked over after collection, have you considered a Carerra Vanquish? A lot of bike for 600 and Tiagra too. EDIT: just checked and they are 500 at the mo!

I'll be back later with more ideas - you have made me go and look at bikes on the interwebs now! Shame on you


SD

 

[coco69]

Thanks like the look but dont know too much about them

 

[Sittingduck]

Just as an example of 600 being a lot for 2300 specced bike, I found this for half the cost and a similar spec:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/triban-3-173178017/

The search continues...

 

[coco69]

ok thanks

 

[cyberknight]

Yup have to agree a bit overpriced for 8 speed, i picked up a second hand carrera TDF with the same specs apart from the forks for £100 ish .
Microshift may not be shimano but they work , in fact the LBS mechanic likes them as they offer a solid click compared to lighter action from eg the 2300.


Edit sorry duck you beat me to it

 

[PoweredByVeg]

Have a look at this for a similar price, My link , It says Cannondale on it

 

[buggi]

Have a look at this for a similar price, My link , It says Cannondale on it

+1 - cannondale are good bikes.

or this

don't get hung up on whether it's a man's or women's bike, just get the right frame size and then things like the stem can be shortened so the reach is not so far. i've always had men's bikes and shortened the stem. (i am presuming you are a woman)

 

[Sittingduck]

What news Coco? Have you splashed the cash yet?! We need to know
Saw a Cannondale with SORA in the Evans sale for 550 too...

 

[coco69]

lol what about this:

http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/cube/peloton-2010

 

[edwardd67]

What news Coco? Have you splashed the cash yet?! We need to know
Saw a Cannondale with SORA in the Evans sale for 550 too...

I bought a Cannondale CAAD 8 sora for 494 at Evans in Glasgow last Sunday.

(sorry pound sign not working on my computer)

ED

 

[Sittingduck]

The Peloton is lovely (the 2011 one has lime green trim and tyres). I reccommended one to a girl from work recently and she got one! I had a look at it last week at lunchtime and it's a nice bike. I think she paid about 850 though.

 

[jakecundy]

How about this here, Boardman bikes seem to be well speced for the price and always seem to get a good review...

 

[Rubber Bullets]

(sorry pound sign not working on my computer)

Totally off subject (apologies to OP) but the pound sign isn't even on my American keyboard.

But if you hold down the 'Alt' key and type 0163 on the number pad (with num lock on) then you will get a £ sign.

Hope it works for you.

RB

 

[BilboSmeggins]

Hi Coco

I think it's a little heavy and under-specced for 600 quid. Something off-putting about GT roadbikes (at least for me), that I can't put my finger on.

You could definitely get a SORA equipped bike (1 groupset up from 2300), with 18 gears, as opposed to 16 on this. Folk will doubtless be along to give specifics soon enough... if you are not fussed about the brand and are able or willing to get it checked over after collection, have you considered a Carerra Vanquish? A lot of bike for 600 and Tiagra too. EDIT: just checked and they are 500 at the mo!

I'll be back later with more ideas - you have made me go and look at bikes on the interwebs now! Shame on you


SD

Just a quickie - The Vanquish is currently £499 online (£599 in-store), and Halford's are currently doing an additional 20% off. Just reserved a Vanquish from my local store for a healthy £399. Sale of the Century as far as I'm concerned