My experience (for what it's worth)
Bought one of these last year User Posted Link
My first foray into seriousish road biking having been mainly into offroad stuff before. Had a specialized MTB so i'm kinda biased towards them but this has proved to be a little gem. I did a few of the climbs covered by the Tour de France last year and it was comfy and capable on rides of 50 miles plus. Also done sportives in the peak district and it coped fine with the s**tty roads and weather. The missus has got the model above it and says it's great too - carbon forks as opposed to an all alloy jobby like this one.
You might find something with carbon forks at your price point but will more likely be all alloy. Not really an issue and you're less likely to be precious about it! Mine's got basic shimano 2300 groupset - the new sora's (the next one up) have been upgraded this year and have the double tap shifters so that might be something to look at.
Got mine from Borwell's on Spencer Street - good after sales service and friendly guys but mainly stock specialized. Heard good things about Streetlife and Pedal Revolution too. Just make sure you get it fitted properly otherwise you might find you get a few niggly pains after longer rides!
Posted By: AllezLesJaunes on March 11th 2014 at 16:32:01
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- FAO WrathMamils - Bicycle advice required (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 11, 10:16:24
- My experience (for what it's worth) (Other Sports) - AllezLesJaunes, Mar 11, 16:32:01
- Little Vespa. Use the cash saved on fuel. (n/m) (Other Sports) - Old Man, Mar 11, 15:13:07
- For that price you will be looking at aluminium instead of carbon.... (Other Sports) - ghost of hucks, Mar 11, 11:48:27
- Get a Raleigh Chopper Mk1 shit to ride but you won't half look the nuts. (n/m) (Other Sports) - BINMEN8R, Mar 11, 10:45:14
- Pauls cycles in Dereham usually have a good range at keen prices see link....... (Other Sports) - MaxsHandler, Mar 11, 10:32:35
- Some excellent discounts there and a big range too. Thanks MH (n/m) (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 11, 10:36:48
- Definitely go to see StreetLife Cycles on Nelson Street (Other Sports) - Chopper, Mar 11, 10:26:38
- ^ Agree - bought my Specialized Sirrus Elite there. By no means a 'proper' cyclist but I (Other Sports) - malkybarkid, Mar 11, 10:35:25
- Thanks Chopper I will check out StreetLife Cycles (Other Sports) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 11, 10:34:38
- Sorry KDDD been out all day and didn't see your reply. (Other Sports) - Chopper, Mar 11, 18:05:36
- Visit, buy, then celebrate at The Fat Cat opposite (n/m) (Other Sports) - trustsec, Mar 11, 10:52:31
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