Amateur Cycling Thread

Cycling fans...



As a split from the Pro Cycling thread, I have a road bike dilemma.



I've never ridden a road bike before, been on mountain bikes my whole life as a casual hobby. Now I have been tasked with riding the Coast to Coast in September and i'd like to start commuting to work as well. So i'm going for a road bike (I know a hybrid would probably be more suitable for both of these but...you know)



So i'm looking for the best bike for under £700



Currently i'm between:



Giant Defy 4

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Giant Defy 3

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Specialized Allez

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Any help would be greatly appreciated.



Cycling Noob.