which bike? want a road bike

[cyberknight]

Do not let colour be the deciding factor though.

 

[HLaB]

Do not let colour be the deciding factor though.

I must admit I wasn't too enamoured with the colour scheme of my Kinesis but two years down the line I think its the best bike I've ever owned.

 

[oliglynn]

red ftw

 

[gary in derby]

Is very red, bit loud for my taste. But will sure see you coming

 

[John the Monkey]

FWIW, it's pretty hard to buy a bad bike in that price bracket. Try lots, be realistic about what you want from it, and go with the one you like.

 

[gary in derby]

Been thinking of what's most important, not into racing, so would be more for distance at a decent speed and comfort level. Ok if I took a fancy could be persuaded to give it the beans. Lol

 

[MickL]

Do you currently own a bike ? If not grab a cheap MTB out the papers or ebay and get cycling so when you get your dream machine your body will be used to cycling so it wont be such a shock to the system also you will be like poop of a shovel

 

[gary in derby]

Have an mtb but don't go on the rough stuff.

 

[John the Monkey]

Been thinking of what's most important, not into racing, so would be more for distance at a decent speed and comfort level. Ok if I took a fancy could be persuaded to give it the beans. Lol

Might be worth looking at sportive/audax bikes? Not really meant to carry the load of a true tourer, but usually allow the fitting of bigger tyres (makes a big diff. in comfort), mudguards, and may have a more upright riding position than an out & out race bike.