Hi all

im buying a new bike as im coming from an mtb rider and becoming a roadie.

I have 2 bikes in mind as my first road bike, and the comments has been pretty equal on both from LBS and a couple online shops. I know it comes down to prefs at the end of the day. But i would love to hear from anyone out there also please.

Scott Addict R3  2009 model

Ultegra SL ice grey groupies

Mavic Ksyrium elite black wheelset

Ritchey stem and seatpost.

RRP £2679     sale for around £1799

Specialized Tarmac expert 2009

Ultegra SL groupies

Ultegra SL wheelset

Specialized stem and seatpost

RRP £2499       sale from £1999

so what do you think and why