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Looking a cheapish roadbike for some training miles. I've heard good things about the Giant Defy models. Looking at £500-£600 possibly on bike-to-work scheme. Ability to fit guards, if only race guards, would be good.

Any suggestions?


 
Posted : 30/01/2011 5:37 pm
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Decathlon usually have good value for money bikes. Might be worth a look.


 
Posted : 30/01/2011 5:40 pm
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Cheers guys - should have said as probably local gov cyclescheme so local retailers only - which means main brands only 🙁


 
Posted : 30/01/2011 5:47 pm
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I've got a Spesh Allez double. Was in the sales couple of years ago under £500 and seems pretty decent for the money - very fast compared to MTB of course but don't believe any nonsense about "the carbon forks do a great job of filtering out road imperfections to give a smooth ride" that you'll read in the reviews. All cheap road bikes make you feel like you are being shot peened. Any of the big names at a cheap price should be much of a muchness - shop around and brace yourself.
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Posted : 30/01/2011 5:48 pm
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Wiggle are doing the Giant Defy 4 for £370 (22%off) Ok not great components but I've had no complaints about the bike, Im not a "roadie" but I wanted a bike to go for a ride now and again and this fits the bill ..
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bike-sale/


 
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Cheers guys - should have said as probably local gov cyclescheme so local retailers only - which means main brands only

I got my Ribble at the tail end of last year through the local govt cycling scheme. So would have thought you could do likewise.


 
Posted : 30/01/2011 6:18 pm
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I've just bought a base model Specialized Secteur, £600. Very nice for the money.


 
Posted : 30/01/2011 6:19 pm

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