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New Bike Advice
Hi all,
I got into cycling last year when I lost my licence for six months after ill health. I bought myself a folding bike that I could use to commute to work 12 miles each way so that if the weather was bad or I was tired I could take it on the bus. Little did I know that I would enjoy cycling so much!
I am now looking to upgrade to a road bike as I find my folding bike too slow and I want to travel further as well as taking on a cycling tour of Scotland in September this year. I have been doing quite a lot of research and I have a budget of about £1000 and this is what I am looking for in a bike.
Aluminium frame
Shimano 105 (minimum)
Good for touring, commuting and possibly sportives in the future
Comfortable ride (I'm not getting any younger!!)
I have a shortlist down to 2 at the moment (Giant Defy 0 2015 or Cannondale Caad8 105) although I am very open to other suggestions.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Trek Domane 2.3 is a nice one -http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/road/endurance_race/domane/domane_2...
And as far as Cannondales go, If comfort is a priority you could check out the Synapse in alu, they've got a 105 (with disc) but I'm not sure on the pricing -http://www.cannondale.com/uk_gb/2015/bikes/road/endurance-road/synapse/s...
I also like the looks of the Cube Peloton SL 2015 which comes with Shimano 105 and Mavic Aksium wheels and tyres.