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  • 11-05-2016 8:47am
    #1
    pmb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 123 ✭✭


    Hey guys

    About two years ago I damaged my hip and knee and was forced to stop cycling whilst I recovered. As a result I sold my bike on (Giant Defy 2) as I had nowhere to store it. With the new good weather I want to replace the bike with something. I am going to avail of B2W scheme. I want something I can take out in the evenings from the city and clock up the KMs perhaps along the coast roads or along the canal.

    I want to ensure I get the best value I can without adding to it. I need new shoes and cleats (I love the Shimano shoes) and thebike I need nothing else.

    Any suggestions on what I should/could go for? Thinking along the lines of the Trek 1.1 perhaps?


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  • #2
    Eponymous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,374 ✭✭✭Eponymous


    I maxxed out by B2W allowance for my Cannondale CAAD8 Sora. Have it a couple of weeks now and just love it. Haven't had a road bike since I finished school 26 years ago. Picked up Shimano SPD SL pedals (cleats included with those) and Shimano SPD SL shoes for about €65 on Wiggle and put those on over the weekend.

    It might be a little pricier than the Trek 1.1 but my LBS recommended it for comfort and weight. Plus it's a beautiful looking bike! Matt black paint. Nice!


  • #3
    pmb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 123 ✭✭pmb


    Sounds great, I am really open to options alright!

    Where did you pick that up? I have some time this afternoon and hope to visit some bike stores. In Dublin


  • #4
    Eponymous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,374 ✭✭✭Eponymous


    I got it in CyclePlus in Greystones where I live, but he doesn't always have stock - had to order mine, but the B2W process where I work is slow anyway... Hollingsworth do Cannondale, they're in Kilmacud and Templeogue. Cycle Superstore in Tallaght too.


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