What road bike should I be considering

[hoppym27]

I'm already looking at what bike to go for next year. I'm after a road bike comfortable for sportives and touring but still fairly quick. I think I want to spend up to about £700...any recommendations?

 

[vickster]

Second hand genesis equilibrium or find some more money and get a new one

Quick is down as much to you as the bike...and subjective

 

[Kajjal]

The quickest bike is one that is well maintained and fits you well. Once you have that right it is a good base for any future upgrades.

 

[Cycleops]

I'd also go for a steel frame and the Equilibrium is a good choice. You could also consider one of these: http://2016.konaworld.com/honky_tonk.cfm

 

[hoppym27]

Thanks..ive not looked at those...so far I've looked at the Ribble sportive and the pinnacle dolomite from evans

 

[vickster]

Are you looking more for a tourer or for sportives

Do those take full length mudguards for both uses and pannier rack for tours.

 

[hoppym27]

Something that is suitable for both...the pinnacle takes mudguards and a rack if needed too

 

[vickster]

Go try a few out. 2017 models might be reduced in the new year but in shorter supply

I’d go for steel for touring

 

[hoppym27]

Would i be better reverting to my original idea of getting a steel tourer?

 

[vickster]

Would i be better reverting to my original idea of getting a steel tourer?

Up to you . There’s no reason you cant do a sportive on one (or any bike for that matter)

 

[hoppym27]

What's the advantage of steel over aluminium..is it carrying heavier loads?

 

[maroon]

What's the advantage of steel over aluminium..is it carrying heavier loads?

..... may I interject and ask what about a titanium frame there pretty nifty too???

 

[vickster]

[QUOTE 5017868, member: 43827"]He's got a £700 budget.[/QUOTE]
Might be able to get a frame just about

Steel = more comfortable ime

 

[maroon]

Might be able to get a frame just about

Steel = more comfortable ime

Please yourself couple of ti bikes for sale on fleabay

 

[vickster]

Please yourself couple of ti bikes for sale on fleabay

For £700? Old ones maybe? Links?

For £700 I’d get a new/lghtly used Genesis Eq

I’ll probably get Ti next year to go with mine. Expect it to cost much more than £700 though