I am new to cycling and am quite overwhelmed with all the info around that one needs to assess when buying a bike. I am looking at spending under $1500 for a road bike. There are 2 bikes I am currently interested in (both on special). I am unsure whether to go for one with a ALLUX SL Alloy mainframe but Shimano 105 gearing (OCR 1 '07 model), or the one with a Composite carbon fibre frame and Tiagra gearing (OCR composite 3 '07 model)?
I was advised that it is better to go the 105 gearing over the other frame and tiagra gearing, but just wanted to double check. The 105 gearing model is a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than the other and was told that in the long run for the price this would be a better deal.
PS If this makes any difference I am a smaller built female who will be using the bike for training and commuting purposes but do not envisage I will spend hours upon hours in the saddle (or just yet anyhow!).
Any advice would be much appreciated
Thanks
I was advised that it is better to go the 105 gearing over the other frame and tiagra gearing, but just wanted to double check. The 105 gearing model is a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than the other and was told that in the long run for the price this would be a better deal.
PS If this makes any difference I am a smaller built female who will be using the bike for training and commuting purposes but do not envisage I will spend hours upon hours in the saddle (or just yet anyhow!).
Any advice would be much appreciated
Thanks