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    Best first bike - Cube Cross Race 2017 or Cannondale CAADX 2

    Thanks. I have put an order in for the Orro Terra Gravel (in green). Local bike shop says it will be in stock before end of November.
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    Best first bike - Cube Cross Race 2017 or Cannondale CAADX 2

    Re: Brilliant advice, thanks. The Orro after what you've said is probably the one I will go for. Hadn't considered the Genesis so may investigate further. Roads in Fife are pretty mixed in terms of surface so steel frame might be a good choice. Thanks again for taking the time to reply with...
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    Best first bike - Cube Cross Race 2017 or Cannondale CAADX 2

    Re: Re: Hi - no problem. This is great advice. Thanks. Very much leaning towards the Cube although another LBS in Dunfermline sources Orro bikes and can source an Orro Terra Road for £999. Comes with 105 Shimano, T3 seat post, stem and handlebars plus Fulcrum wheels. Seems to be a new bike...
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    Best first bike - Cube Cross Race 2017 or Cannondale CAADX 2

    Re: Hi - I'm based in Fife (working in Edinburgh). Limited to Halfords and LBS that take their C2W vouchers. Halfords C2W will source most bikes online but only RRP, so won't be able to get a 2016 discounted bike. Happy to spend the full £1000 voucher on the bike and self-fund accessories (I...
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    Best first bike - Cube Cross Race 2017 or Cannondale CAADX 2

    Hello, Apologies if this is a common thread - or posted in wrong forum - but I'm new to cycling and dipping my toe with a Cycle2Work funded bike - maximum cost £1000. From friends' advice a cyclo-cross bike seems ideal; can comfortably commute, go on unpaved roads, keep pace on longer rides and...