New road bike £750 budget

[Paul_L]

cheers all, i'm thankful for all the advise.

I've not arranged a test ride yest but i'm very impressed with what i've read about the Allez. But i'm torn about the triple. On the one hand i'm keen on it for the Ventoux ride, but i'm not sure if that is compromisin the quality of the rest of the bike.

The Allez Triple is about £570 so well within budget but is not as well specced as the Allez Sport Double at about £730.

What are your thoughts?

The Trek 1.5 Triple, is within budget at £700 but again, doesn't appear to be as well specced as the Allez Double.

I have to say i'm not keen on the Trek colour either!!

I can put extra money from my own pocket so i was also thinking about the Trek 1.7 Triple, but it's way over budget at £950, but i wonder whether i can get much of a discount.

Given a one off ride up Ventoux, am i getting bogged down with the Triple, especially given this time last week i was assuming i was riding Ventoux in my 15 year old Giant double.

 

[MadoneRider1991]

cheers all, i'm thankful for all the advise.

I've not arranged a test ride yest but i'm very impressed with what i've read about the Allez. But i'm torn about the triple. On the one hand i'm keen on it for the Ventoux ride, but i'm not sure if that is compromisin the quality of the rest of the bike.

The Allez Triple is about £570 so well within budget but is not as well specced as the Allez Sport Double at about £730.

What are your thoughts?

The Trek 1.5 Triple, is within budget at £700 but again, doesn't appear to be as well specced as the Allez Double.

I have to say i'm not keen on the Trek colour either!!

I can put extra money from my own pocket so i was also thinking about the Trek 1.7 Triple, but it's way over budget at £950, but i wonder whether i can get much of a discount.

Given a one off ride up Ventoux, am i getting bogged down with the Triple, especially given this time last week i was assuming i was riding Ventoux in my 15 year old Giant double.

well about the 1.7, you wont know if u will get a discount unless you ask the worst they can say is no

 

[Wigsie]

The Allez Triple is about £570 so well within budget but is not as well specced as the Allez Sport Double at about £730.

The Trek 1.5 Triple, is within budget at £700 but again, doesn't appear to be as well specced as the Allez Double.

I have to say i'm not keen on the Trek colour either!!

In this instance I think it may be sensible option to go for an Allez Sport Double, the bike will be a fair bit different to your old one and you may find you dont need the triple... this is my opinion and to be honest both specs are pretty good and far better than you have experience of so go with what feels better rather than what looks better on paper.

I can put extra money from my own pocket so i was also thinking about the Trek 1.7 Triple, but it's way over budget at £950, but i wonder whether i can get much of a discount.

You should be able to get a fair bit off the RRP of £950, however most shops are unwilling to barter too much on the c2w scheme as they lose 10% in commission to the scheme.

Although if you are willing to spend the extra on the 1.7 (a wonderful bike) try it against the Allez Elite only £50 more RRP and many places sell for £920!!!

But if you want to spend the £50 more on the Elite, you are starting to nudge Carbon territory.... uh oh snowball effect.

 

[Paul_L]

well i've decided and ordered the Allex Triple. Had a test ride and felt really nice. Shop were excellent and really helpful.

The one i rode was a 56cm frame, and the 58cm frame i need needs to be ordered.

Got them to make the quote out for £100 more so i can get some nice accessories too!!!

Thanks for all the input.

Will be wishing the next 3 weeks away for the bike to be delivered!!!

 

[Wigsie]

Nice one Paul, congratulations!