Road Bike

[dickbastardly]

Hi Guys
I am sure this has been asked loads of times before.
I am looking for a road bike.
I have a specialized mountain bike that i go out on twice a week. but i dont think i have taken it off road.
So i would like to upgrade to a road racer bike.
I am thinking of joining a club of some sorts so would like something 1/2 decent.
My budget is £500 ish if something extra special is a bit more i am sure i could go to that.
For info i am 5'10 tall and weigh 13 1/2 stone (yes i know i need to loose some!!)
Any sugestions of bike and place to buy would be great.
Regards
Andy

[stu8975]

Place to buy, your local bike shop, as you will need to be sized up correctly for a start (road frames are measured in cm's), you should be able to get a deal on a '09 bike as most of the 2010 models are just about out. at your pricepoint you will prob be looking at 16 speed (full price bikes), you may get a 18 speed if its reduced in price.
Spesh Allez,Gt GTR series,Giant Defy, You really need to go look and try them out as the sizing is very important.

[anonymous-user]

the raleigh airlite 300 got a pretty good review in a recent triathlon magazine. the geometry isnt too bad although it looks like it was designed for comfort rather than speed. otherwise, have a look at;
specialized allez 16
trek 1.2
giant defy 4

[cw42]

Can highly recommend the allez 16 for £500

Got mine from Leisure Lakes in Bury. Very pleased with it. Been on 4 rides now, 50, 48, 38 and 28 miles

[dickbastardly]

Thanks all
CW thats the one i was intrested in, but i am aware i have a specialized mountain bike and thought i was going for that one just because i have the same make.
I feel a trip down to evans in Bristol comming!! inless there is any better places to buy one from?
Cheers
Andy

[A - W]

Another vote for the Allez here.

[bleesh]

Just bought an Allez Sport triple and very pleased so far - just over 100 miles since Saturday morning - and I've been at work for 2 of the days!!!!

[anonymous-user]

B'Twin are well specced for the money and a worthy alternative to the allez