Which bike would you buy??

alan123

Hey,
I'm fairly new to the adventure racing, I do a bit of running and have done a few trail running events (dirty dozen, hunters trail etc). I did the moxie last week end to get a feel for the cycling and kayaking. I borrowed a friends hybrid bike. I had no problem on the run but suffice to say I was not at the races on the cycle!!
I'm buying a bike and I have a grand to spend (bike to work), the question is which one?? I was thinking cyclocross but now I'm leaning to road bike, but what about the off road section of the WAR we are doing in July, he thinks to himself?!

I have no aspirations on cycle racing or trithloning (if thats a word!) as it stands so I just want something that I can tear into wok on and compete in adventure races and maybe even duathlon?I'm risking divorce if I spend any more time online looking at bikes and reading about the difference with tiagra and 105! So I said I'd just throw it out to the hardcore;

So there it is... If you had a grand to spend on a bike tomorrow for adventure racing and general commuting/training... What would you buy??

Any advice graciously received,
Al.

BTH

Cube bikes seem to be better spec'd than most of the other big brands. Either of these look to be more value than anything Trek/Giant/Specialized are offering at the minute. Planet-x are also an option, and while their "ultegra" equipped bikes are all ultegra, they still work out at better value than most.

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=35&idproduct=48061

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=35&idproduct=48053#details

alan123

Thanks! The Ridley Xbow is high on my list at the mo.

subscriber

I picked up the Cube Peloton race compact (2nd on above's list) two months ago and I couldn't be more chuffed with it. I searched and searched and it took me three weeks of bike shopping to settle on something. The value for money to be had on Cube bikes is exceptional in my opinion. A mix of ultegra and 105 groupset for that price I taught was hard to beat. I picked up this one not at 1,225 like advertised in cyclesuperstore, but for 1,050 elsewhere and they also threw in about 120 worth of accessories for free as well. I was thinking as well about one of the planet x bikes at the time and although it was a tad on the lighter side,I opted for the cube as the planex x looked as plain as muck, no style to it at all, a choice of just pain mat black or red, yuck. I won't advertise on this thread but if you wish to know where i bought it, just PM me as I'm almost certain they still have it at the same price.

Happy Hunting

sconhome

Not having done any searching re the different bike models, I would suggest either a road bike with the option of thicker deeper tyres (may not be possible due to frame clearances) or a bike built for cyclocross and have the option of putting road tyre on it.

I would lean towards a cyclo cross simply because you suggest more adventure style and off road stuff. The gearing will be similar to a road bike as will the frame and set up, so easy to suit your purpose. The frame clearance will mean you can easily fit mudguards for off road or commuting in the changable weather that we get.

elvis jones

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

Cube bikes seem to be better spec'd than most of the other big brands. Either of these look to be more value than anything Trek/Giant/Specialized are offering at the minute. Planet-x are also an option, and while their "ultegra" equipped bikes are all ultegra, they still work out at better value than most.

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=35&idproduct=48061

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=35&idproduct=48053#details

Ya my wife got a Cube at the weekend and i got the group set etc upgraded. Nice bike and she seems happy.

Personally i would go with a road bike as i heard so many give out after they bought a hybrid or mountain.

alan123

Thanks! Most helpful.;)