verenti technique claris

[Matt12345]

What do people think of this as my first road bike?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-technique-claris-2016/

I am also thinking of the b'twin triban 500 se
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-se-id_8306187.html

I am also open to any other suggestions.

 

[Crandoggler]

Merlin PR7
2015 Giant Defy 5.

Verenti are Wiggle's own brand right?

Not saying it's a bad bike, but I've never heard of it in the budget section. The PR7 and Triban ALWAYS seem to come up trumps. Personally I'd buy the PR7. However, I've owned the Triban 500se and see nothing wrong with it as a first road bike.

 

[Matt12345]

Merlin PR7
2015 Giant Defy 5.

Verenti are Wiggle's own brand right?

Not saying it's a bad bike, but I've never heard of it in the budget section. The PR7 and Triban ALWAYS seem to come up trumps. Personally I'd buy the PR7. However, I've owned the Triban 500se and see nothing wrong with it as a first road bike.

Yeah it is its own brand. The PR7 is looking like a good buy is it worth the extra £50 more then the triban though?

 

[Crandoggler]

Probably not. I enjoyed the Triban!