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Hybrid -> Road

  • 17-04-2014 12:11am
    #1
    Colonel Panic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭


    I've had a Specialized Sirrus for 5 years and I love it, and have been enjoying mountain biking on a Rose full suss, but was thinking of getting something with drop bars for commuting (7km each way) and more.

    My budget is €1000 - €1200 and I don't want to take the mail order route. What's my best option here? I want something I can still run to and from work and to the shops but get acceptable performance out of on longer runs. In summary, I think I've outgrown flat handlebars.

    My main interest is MTB, but would like to expand my horizons a bit. Any recommendations?


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  • #2
    outfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    Cyclocross? You could get a nice Genesis or Ridley in that price bracket. Solid for commuting, and also good for longer distances.


  • #3
    smurphy29
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 872 ✭✭✭smurphy29


    No shortage of great bikes available in that budget. You'll be able to get a fine aluminium frame roadbike with Tiagra components minimum (possibly 105) and maybe even a carbon fork. My first roadbike was a Lapierre Audacio 400 in that price range and it has done very well by me; the list of good brands is endless; Scott, Cube, Giant, Specialized etc.

    Get a roadbike and not a cross bike would be my bet because once you get out onto the open road you'll be hooked.


  • #4
    ZiabR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭ZiabR


    Trek also do a number of decent bikes in that range.


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