Which Bike? advice needed

racso1975

http://fujibikes.com/Road/Sport/Newest10.aspx 690euro

http://fujibikes.com/Specialty/Cyclo-Cross/CrossComp.aspx 1019euro

http://www.falconcycles.co.uk/CORP/cb/strada.html for 1100

http://www.falconcycles.co.uk/CORP/cb/Torino.html for 1265 euro

Or the final choice which is called an Exodus it's a full carbon with campagnolo gear shifters, derailleurs and brakes for 1200 euro

I cant seem to find a link to the above bike.

The reason i want one of the above is that i commute 32k round trip once or twice a week i also do 2-3 triathlons a year and this year i am entering gaelforce so want to be sorted with a good bike for that.

will be availing of the cycle to work scheme and cannot really afford to go above 1200 euro. thanks

blorg

I would get carbon if you can, it really is worth it over aluminium. Depends on the bike but it is often a lot more comfortable over long distances.

The second (Fuji) you linked is a cross bike, I would not get that.

The Claud Butler Torino looks like a good bet, I would probably pay €165 more to get 105 over Tiagra. Exodus it is difficult to say without more info.

BostonB

Just curious why is carbon more comfortable. Absorbs shocks?

blorg

BostonB wrote: »

Just curious why is carbon more comfortable. Absorbs shocks?

Yes, tends to smooth out road irregularities more.

racso1975

guess it's the torino so as am not too comfortable about the exodus due to not being able to find out a single thing about them online. Thanks for the advice