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Worst time to by 1st road bike
So I have been living the single speed life in London for many years and having just moved down to Brighton before lockdown, I thought I should take advantage of my works 'Cycle to Work scheme' and buy a proper road bike, budget £1k.
However unsurprisingly it is almost impossible to get hold of a recommended bike for this budget in a size that would suit someone 6ft 1 plus.
Any ideas? I like the Specialized Allez E5 Elite, Canyon Endurance AL 7.0 or Van Rysel RR 900 AF.
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Boltcroppers
In all honesty you're likely to struggle as the supply chain is broken. Bikes that should have been shipping from the Far East 3 months ago and more are likely to still be sat in a warehouse collecting dust until the pandemic eases and society opens up.
I'd be scouring the 2nd hand market if I was in your position.