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James G
Guest
I had my bike nicked last autumn and i think its about time to invest in a new one. I have only ever
had a mountain bike before, and havent gone more than about 25/30 miles in a day. However I am now
seriously tempted to start going further distances on the road, say 100+ miles in a day. So I need a
bike that is going to be reasonably light and fast on the road, but also comfortable, as i've never
ridden a drop bar bike for any length of time before. I only have ~£350 so is something like the
Dawes Giro 200 suitable for the longer distances, or would I be better off saving up for a Horizon
or getting a second hand tourer? Also would the Giro be suitable for the odd canal towpath? I am
inclined towards a tourer only I want to stay as light as possible.
had a mountain bike before, and havent gone more than about 25/30 miles in a day. However I am now
seriously tempted to start going further distances on the road, say 100+ miles in a day. So I need a
bike that is going to be reasonably light and fast on the road, but also comfortable, as i've never
ridden a drop bar bike for any length of time before. I only have ~£350 so is something like the
Dawes Giro 200 suitable for the longer distances, or would I be better off saving up for a Horizon
or getting a second hand tourer? Also would the Giro be suitable for the odd canal towpath? I am
inclined towards a tourer only I want to stay as light as possible.