Wow, nearly reached 50 and the wife says I can treat my self to a new bike!
Intended use: Long distance riding - but not touring, club runs, etc I hope to get involved in some sportives this year. May do the occasional time trial on it also.
Needs: comfort and style. Fed up of my old retro Raleigh Triathlon bike - 1976 ish. Technology has moved on, and Im not sure the best way to go.
Bikes that I have considered Trek Madone 5.2 performance fit as it has a higher head tube and hand position than the pro fit.
Secondly have looked at the Van Nicholas Euros Titanium. I am told titanium offer a comfortable ride.
The shop will not allow me to try the Titanium bike out unless I buy it! I have never rode a Titanium framed bike........... Could anyone please advise on advantages/disadvantages of carbon vs titanium.
But I am reluctant to buy any bike unless I can actually get to ride it before I buy it though!
Intended use: Long distance riding - but not touring, club runs, etc I hope to get involved in some sportives this year. May do the occasional time trial on it also.
Needs: comfort and style. Fed up of my old retro Raleigh Triathlon bike - 1976 ish. Technology has moved on, and Im not sure the best way to go.
Bikes that I have considered Trek Madone 5.2 performance fit as it has a higher head tube and hand position than the pro fit.
Secondly have looked at the Van Nicholas Euros Titanium. I am told titanium offer a comfortable ride.
The shop will not allow me to try the Titanium bike out unless I buy it! I have never rode a Titanium framed bike........... Could anyone please advise on advantages/disadvantages of carbon vs titanium.
But I am reluctant to buy any bike unless I can actually get to ride it before I buy it though!