Help buying a new road bike.

[D18OCK]

Hi

I have been riding on the road on what is essentially a hybrid for over a year now and still really enjoying it so thought it was about time to invest in a proper road bike. I have relatively modest budget of around £400-500 and I am well aware of the dangers of buying cheaper rubbish!

I have seen both the 2010 Specialized Secteur and Allez 24 (I think I need the extra sprocket) for sale at Evans for what I think is a very reasonable £449 but think I need to move quite fast.

I am leaning more towards the Secteur as I am told that the Allez is a much more aggressive and therefore uncomfortable frame but wanted some opinions from you guys. So if you have either or are just a general expert I would be grateful for the help.

Thanks.

Daz

Edited by D18OCK on Thursday 21st October 08:39

[D18OCK]

Thanks, the plan is to go and test ride both this weekend, i have found somewhere with both in stock. I am riding a Giant atm I like it but I have heard some relatively scaving reviews regarding the Defy probably all just media spin as Giant are known more for the mountain bike stuff but still I can't help but be swayed.