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XG332
Original Poster
3,766 posts
57 months
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Evenjng all.
About 5 months ago I got the cycling bug again and subsequently bought a Hardtail Carrera MTB from halfords (mistake noted)
My original intention was I wanted to mostly ride trails, cross country, canals and a bit of road. The bike works well for what it is and I'm pleased with it. But now I've started to ride longer distances on the road more frequently than i get off road.
So I think I want a road bike as I'm enjoying cycling more and usually getting out every day.
My budget is about £400-£500 for the bike.
But I don't know where to start or what to even look at.
Help.
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pablo
10,274 posts
142 months
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its hard to say because as the 2012 stuff gets reduced there wil be loads of bargains around so there is every chance that you could be looking at £6-700 bikes and realistically only end up paying £500 for them. this is a simple search on evans for road bikes from £450-£700 which gives you an idea of what to look for in terms of spec. http://www.evanscycles.com/categories/bikes/road-b...
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M4FFU
1,266 posts
56 months
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I'm looking at that kinda range. The Merlin Malt R, for a little more than your £500 looks pretty decent for the money. Can't find much in the way of press/reviews on the frame, but you pays your money...
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XG332
Original Poster
3,766 posts
57 months
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Thanks guys, going to head to the local indie and try a few frames for size.
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XG332
Original Poster
3,766 posts
57 months
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Found a second hand year old Dawes giro 300. Anybody know if that bike is any good?
Again I'm a complete novice
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Gizmoish
15,518 posts
78 months
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XG332 said: Found a second hand year old Dawes giro 300. Anybody know if that bike is any good?
Again I'm a complete novice It's hardly top of the range. But if the frame, forks and gears are in good condition, it will more than do the job. Until next year when you decide you need a £1k upgrade... 
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XG332
Original Poster
3,766 posts
57 months
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The giro was sold a few weeks ago. But the ad hadn't been updated. So back to square one.
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IroningMan
5,782 posts
115 months
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Merlin does look good - only £540, in effect.
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