Is there much difference in the spec of these 2 bikes

billyhead

Hi Folks

Is there much difference in the spec of these 2 bikes to justify splashing out the extra €100 on?

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=35&idproduct=23613
or
http://www.wheelworxbikes.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_17&products_id=655

Or can anyone suggest a better road racing bike for around €900 that I could get. Also I am 6ft in height so what size would be best suited. i plan to go into the shop where I am going to get the bike (whichever one that is) anyway to get properly measured.

Lumen

Probably a 56cm or 58cm, depending on lots of things.

How soon do you want to buy?

I'm probably selling my 58cm Ultegra-equipped Focus Cayo after the Wicklow 200.

billyhead

Hi Lumen,

Would that bike be sutiable for commuting aswell . To be honest some of the roads I take into work in the morning are similiar to country roads in that the surface would not be the best. Do you think I would wreck a bike like yours on these roads. I would be very much interested in buying it.

Lumen

billyhead wrote: »

Hi Lumen,

Would that bike be sutiable for commuting aswell . To be honest some of the roads I take into work in the morning are similiar to country roads in that the surface would not be the best. Do you think I would wreck a bike like yours on these roads. I would be very much interested in buying it.

I've been commuting on it recently due to injury preventing use of my singlespeed.

It's perfectly functional for commuting, fast and comfortable, though arguably much too nice for it.

Personally I prefer to commute on a singlespeed cross bike, since there's less cleaning involved and it's bombproof.

billyhead

Yeh. To be honest I don't know how that bike would stand up in the winter whens its pissing rain. It will get wrecked. I think I may look elsewhere. What about a good hybrid for €900 to last a few years.
i.e
http://www.cycleways.com/store/produ...Sirrus-Expert/ or the
http://www.cycleways.com/store/produ...d-Sirrus-Comp/ which is cheaper is there much of a difference in the spec and would it be worth splashing the extra money on the expert. Also I was looking at this bike online aswell
http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/p...dproduct=12393

Lumen

Maybe Blorg still has his drop-bar Sirrus for sale?

It's your size and would be perfect by the sound of it.

billyhead

I was also thinking of this bike

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=38&idproduct=24233

Any feedback on it would be appreciated

Lumen

niceonetom wrote:

As far as I can work out, there are three type of people who buy hybrids for long distance stuff. Those who buy one, use it, and end up buying a real road bike; those who buy one, use it and end up doing the expensive conversion to road bars; and those who don't use it.

billyhead

Yeh,
I think I will stick with a racer. Which one would you recommend

Lumen

If you want practicality, I'd consider a Specialized Tricross or a Kona Jake.

Both around your price point.

These cross bikes are basically the same as racers, except with a slightly heavier frame, greater clearances and often longer chainstays, which makes for a slightly relaxed handling.

Neither is as pure as a proper race bike, and the braking will be only good (rather than excellent) but you can't have everything.

edit: I'm assuming of course that commuting practicality is a priority

thebouldwhacker

Lumen wrote: »

If you want practicality, I'd consider a Specialized Tricross

You got there before me...

This really is a beut, It's a sweet bike (even Halfrauds wouldn't disagree) and I nearly went for it a few weeks ago...
I must say in its price range you wont be found wanting. Though it is carrying a bit more weight than the bikes in the op but it is also a stronger build... :cool: