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Upgrading Road Bike

damwalsh · 2010-08-18 19:19:17

Looking to upgrade my road racer - started cycling 2009 and upping the milage...currenly do 200-250 a week and trianing for iron man july 2011 so speed and comfort are key for me. Looking at reviews etc and the below seem decent bikes and in my price range - anyone have any comments on major differences or other…

18-08-2010 8:19pm

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damwalsh

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Looking to upgrade my road racer - started cycling 2009 and upping the milage...currenly do 200-250 a week and trianing for iron man july 2011 so speed and comfort are key for me.

Looking at reviews etc and the below seem decent bikes and in my price range - anyone have any comments on major differences or other reccommendations.
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Ultegra/105 2010 Road Bike

Scott CR1 Pro 20 2010 Road Bike

Scott CR1 Comp 27 2010 Road Bike

Specialised Tarmac elite 2010

specialized allez comp 2010

Also not sure if it is possible to buy scott or bianchi in shop here - is it just possible to buy these from UK.

From what i have read Ultegra parts are not massively important unless you are moving toward more serious competing - is this correct.

Looking for bike that is good for hills and also on undulating course - will do as racing bike until i buy a tri specfic one (year or two away)

Any thoughts on whether should go for a double or triple crank set - currently have a triple

Any thought comments would be greatly appreciated

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