Spec me a bike (budget c. £700)

[doogs]

As title really.

Looking for advice / recommendations for a general purpose bike (road / cyclocross I think?) for cycle tracks and road use.

Will be getting through work cycle scheme. I know I can get up to £1000 but can't really justify spending that much on a bike plus the Mrs would go ballistic!

Any help / pointers or cycling specific forums to look at would be greatly appreciated as well.

Thanks, Doogs

 

[Sycho]

I'm no bike expert but bought a Specialized Diverge Elite DSW around 4 weeks ago(£1100)....been an amazing bike to ride everywhere! the budget version is £650 and even well worth it.

I've rode on some terrible roads near industrial areas, sharp gravel, slippery mud, ice, through debris and uphills i have no issues at all.

The bike itself feels very tough and comfortable.(i've hit some real bad manholes at very fast speeds yet not any issues)

Just recently put some Armadillo tyres on it too which work great so far.

 

[doogs]

Thanks I'll have a look. Cheers