Hi -
Looking at getting a Specialized Allez Sport Compact (Specialized Bicycle Components : Allez Sport Compact) as my first road bike for a duathlon in November am training for.
This will be my first 'real' road bike. The store I went to only has Trek's and Specialized's. Are there other brands/bikes I should be considering that are comparable?
They had me ride a Roubaix Elite and it felt much lighter and zippier, but it is $1900 - way outside my budget.
Are there other bikes that will feel closer to the Roubaix yet won't be as expensive?
Thanks,
Looking at getting a Specialized Allez Sport Compact (Specialized Bicycle Components : Allez Sport Compact) as my first road bike for a duathlon in November am training for.
This will be my first 'real' road bike. The store I went to only has Trek's and Specialized's. Are there other brands/bikes I should be considering that are comparable?
They had me ride a Roubaix Elite and it felt much lighter and zippier, but it is $1900 - way outside my budget.
Are there other bikes that will feel closer to the Roubaix yet won't be as expensive?
Thanks,