1st Road Bike

tech

Ok Im looking to get back into cycling!! Im looking at the Cube Peloton or the Scott S35 both are coming in @ €1000 just for the bike, Pedals and cleats are about €55

Which would be the better bike? or should i look at other makes? Trek ?? and more?

Also Ill have to get a helmet, gloves, shorts, computer ( which computer would you recommend?)

All advice welcome,

Many Thanks

CianRyan

Have a look at the KTM Strada 1000 maybe?
It comes in at €999 and the groupset a Tiagra/105 mix and Mavic rims with Shimano 105 hubs. Ritchey finishing kit too.
Worth a look, heard good things about the frame and carbon fork.


I'm aiming to buy the Strada 3000* as soon as I grab the funds.

Strada 1000
Strada 3000

*Only .1kg heavier and comes with better components than one of the more expensive carbon bikes.

tech

Thanks was also looking at the following Giant Defy 2 and Trek 1.5

so between them all the price is the same but which is the better bike?

CianRyan

From a quick look, the Trek seems nicer than the Giant but the Ktm seems nicer than the Trek.
Now that's only going by components and the frame is obviously a huge part of what makes a bike good or bad.
All of these I've seen stocked in bike stores around Dublin. Bet bet is to go out, get on the bikes and decid for yourself which you like the best.

If it were me though, I'd have the Strada 1000 at that money.

blorg

KTM is the best of that lot but if spending ~€1k you should really be looking at carbon; I think the Focus Cayo is closest to that pricepoint at the moment. Yes, it is very much worth it.

tech

there are so many options would know you the differnce between the Trek 1.2 and a trek 1.5 or a Scott s55 and a Scott s35?? for my 1st bike?