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Recommend a hybrid/cross bike for €1000

  • 31-05-2010 9:40pm
    #1
    Dwilly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭


    Looking to get a new bike for about a grand, and would appreciate some advice.

    I won't be using it for work, for just getting fit, and live in a hilly area so would like to use it off-road to a small extent, but mostly road. No jumps off ravines so was considering a sporty hybrid like the Cube SL cross or cyclocross like the Giant TCX. I've been told though that the dropped bars are really only for racing.

    The Cycle Spuerstore guys are keen on Cube but haven't heard much about them. Better to go for a Giant? Or a Boardman? Or does it really matter so long as you get decent mechanics on it? Any suggestions on models or stores would be great.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Ant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 453 ✭✭Ant


    I’ve come to love cyclocross bikes as great all-rounders for those of us who only have one bike. I use mine on canal tow-paths, single-track in the Phoenix Park, cliff paths around Howth & Bray as well as road cycling.

    Drop bars certainly aren’t just for racers. If you’re doing any kind of distance, you’ll really appreciate having drops so that you can adjust and change your position for comfort. Drops are also handy when you’re cycling into a head-wind or going downhill.


  • #3
    GlennaMaddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 851 ✭✭✭GlennaMaddy


    Dwilly wrote: »
    Looking to get a new bike for about a grand, and would appreciate some advice.

    Thanks.

    I recommend the Focus Mares (Wiggle) and the Scott CX bikes (Slane Cycles), both have fairly short wheelbases making them feel a little closer to a road bike.


  • #4
    f1000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 319 ✭✭f1000


    http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=32&idproduct=32268


  • #5
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,220 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Lots of choice at Evans.

    The Specialized Tricross is quite popular but the handling is a bit slow witted, probably due to the very long wheelbase.


  • #6
    Ant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 453 ✭✭Ant


    Lumen wrote: »
    The Specialized Tricross is quite popular but the handling is a bit slow witted, probably due to the very long wheelbase.

    Ah! That'll be my excuse next time. It's not me that's slow to react - it's the bike's handling. ;)


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  • #7
    BostonB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    Lumen wrote: »
    Lots of choice at Evans.

    The Specialized Tricross is quite popular but the handling is a bit slow witted, probably due to the very long wheelbase.

    Might be better panniers though...


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