Something Faster

[bad company]

Mrs BC and I have been riding Specialized Hybrids for some time now. We now really want something quicker and to extend our distances, we generally do 30 miles or so on the hybrids. We are mid 50's so not going to win or even enter any races.

We have been looking at these - http://www.enigmabikes.com/bike/bike-enigma-effusi... Any other ideas?

[bad company]

nammynake said:

A proper drop bar road bike isn't going to be massively quicker than a hybrid (assuming you have skinny tyres already). You might eek out a couple of mph increase but don't expect huge gains. Also be aware that the position on drop bars typically isn't as comfortable as flat barred hybrids, although there is a lot of variation from racy types to more relaxed sportive geometry. What sort of distances are you hoping to cover?

We would really like to be able to 40 - 50 miles or so. The hybrids just seem to be hard work possibly due to the tyres.

[bad company]

Ok we took a look at the Specialized Roubaix and a Felt Z6. Both cost around £1600 with a few extras. I'm starting to think that is enough to spend.

[bad company]

Has anybody here used Wiggle - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ ? They are selling 2012 model year bikes with big discounts. Not much customer service though.

[bad company]

I picked up my new toy today. A Specialized Roubaix Elite. Bloody Brilliant!

Edited by bad company on Thursday 1st November 19:04

[bad company]

I looked at wiggle. They seem to sell outdated models with big discounts. That's pretty much what I bought albeit from a local bike shop.