First road bike.

garryboy

I have a hybrid bike that's ok for family jaunts along the cycle track but I'm looking to get more into road cycling and I'm looking for my first road bike.

I'm 5'7 in height so would imagine I'm looking at a 52cm frame. Inside leg is 30".

Budget about £600. Terrain is very hilly round my way so there will be plenty of inclines and down hill routes.

Any recommendations on a good first bike.

Cheers
Garry

booyaka

There is a large Cycling Thread in General chat - that's a good place to ask.

Otherwise there can be some very decent 2nd hand bikes for that price.

15 - Cycling - Triban 540 Road Bike, Grey/Black - 105

Last years models etc usually carry a good discount

garryboy

No probs. I'll have a look at that thread.

Mangoapplebanana

For 600 you could get a giant contend, there contend series is meant to be very good for regular users. I have one myself and it’s held up really well for commutes etc

garryboy

Got myself a trek domane in the end from local bike shop. He has a display frame and built me a whole new bike with full tiagra groupset.

£550   cycle to work discount.

Put over a thousand miles on it since I posted last year.

TerryClarke

The Madone looks good. Are you satisfied with it?

I have bought Canyon Endurance AL 6.0for around $1200 and it was the best value/money deal I found back in 2017. Full Shimano 105 groupset. Weight around 8,5 kg.