Re: Help thinking of buying a Carrea road bike! £269 any goo
Looking at the spec, it's a pretty base model on an alloy frame, so I guess it all depends on what you want to do with the bike.
Without a doubt you will be able to clock some miles up without forking out a huge amount, and if you like it you can change parts like wheels and tyres to get a more lively ride.
Before you decide, take a look in the classifieds in the road section, as retro road bikes can be had for not a lot of money. Also if you have a proper LBS, take a look and see what deals are on the go. My LBS stocks Claude Butler, which are not a million miles away from Carrera, and they have some excellent 'stock shifting' deals. You also get the chance to try the bike for size, which is probably more important on a road bike than on an mtb.