Hi all, I hope my post doesn’t violate any rules, because of the links, if yes, please let me know.

I am a beginner with road bikes, I was always a MTB person, but I decided to get a road bike for my cardio exercise as I turned 40 and I have less option in my area for MTB rides.

Since Im a beginner with road bikes I would need some advice to not mess up my purchase. Of course I done some research as well, but never know what I missed.

Im in the EU and my budget is 700-750 EUR, so yes, it will be a budget bike. I will ride 3-4 times a week for 50-70 km distances. Some hills, but nothing serious.

I found two possible candidates:

Triban RC500 The obvious choice, many reviews calling it the best budget bike under 1000 EUR, some compromises, but I think it would be perfect for me. Price: 750 EUR where I live.

Sava Vegur 1.2 A bit of a wild card, its currently on half off sale with a reputable online retailer for 680 EUR, but cant decide if its the deal of the year or I should be cautious. I know, I dont need a carbon bike for my needs, but still, Im curious if anyone ever had experience with the brand? I found reviews, opinions, etc but nothing which would tell me to buy or not buy it specifically. Its a Chinese brand, but thats about it from what I can see.

Thanks for the time and I would prefer constructive feedback if possible :)

  • @NighedEnglish
    4•4 months ago

    No idea about the bikes (I have only ever owned one). I would suggest that buying from decathlon means you have a shop to go to for warranty repairs if something goes wrong.

    … I also have a distrust of carbon bikes having seen a front fork snap on someone before.

    • @Macaroni_ninja@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2•4 months ago

      Thanks. The carbon bike also has a service centre in my country based on their website, but I will consider what you said.

      • @NighedEnglish
        3•4 months ago

        Might not be an issue then. Hopefully you will enjoy either 🙂