Probably not aggressive. I went from an Argon 18 Plutonium to a Krypton and preferred the Plutonium.Do you like aggressive geometries or relaxed.
Tyre clearance?
Dare I ask disc or rim brake
https://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/bikes/road/Sorry, I guess I should have been more clear.
I am after brand/model suggestions within budget.
Usage will be road-only training rides, initially likely to be up to 40km at a time but longer rides may happen further down the track.
Giant Reign. great all rounder.oooohh ... new only !
There's got to be some banger 2nd hand options out there but no warranty coverage is the killer.
IMO if you're getting a road bike to ride on the road then get something with traditional geometry rather than something 'cx / gravelly'. Much more exciting handling on the road with proper road geo.
If you're after an allrounder then maybe something gravelish.
If you find one for $1500, I'll be in on that!Giant Reign. great all rounder.
That's a contradiction in terms isn't it?exciting handling on the road
Depends whether you have nice mountains or not !That's a contradiction in terms isn't it?