Best road bike for £1.5k
Hey guys
Currently riding a Specialized Allez for my commute (15 miles/day) and also for weekend rides (50-100 miles/ride), I am thinking of picking up a discounted 2008 bike for around £1.5k to use at the weekend and keep the Allez for the hacking and the commute. I'm not really a racer, happy with something with a relaxed geometry, but would like something lighter than the Allez, probably Carbon.
This is my shortlist so far::
- Bianchi 928
- Specialized Roubaix Comp
- Specialized Tarmac Comp
- Colnago Arte
- Focus Cayo Expert
Is there anything else obvious that I should be considering? Any opinions on the above? And should I just pick the Focus because it's clearly the best spec at that price?
Cheers
Mark
Currently riding a Specialized Allez for my commute (15 miles/day) and also for weekend rides (50-100 miles/ride), I am thinking of picking up a discounted 2008 bike for around £1.5k to use at the weekend and keep the Allez for the hacking and the commute. I'm not really a racer, happy with something with a relaxed geometry, but would like something lighter than the Allez, probably Carbon.
This is my shortlist so far::
- Bianchi 928
- Specialized Roubaix Comp
- Specialized Tarmac Comp
- Colnago Arte
- Focus Cayo Expert
Is there anything else obvious that I should be considering? Any opinions on the above? And should I just pick the Focus because it's clearly the best spec at that price?
Cheers
Mark
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Now that is a hard list.
Personally the 928 and Focus tick the right boxes.
Heart & wallet says 928 head says Focus.0 -
Others to perhaps consider;
- Wilier Mortirolo
- Orbea Onix
- Ribble Nero Corsa/Ribelle
The 928 Carbon is a fine looking machine. 8)0 -
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Planet X carbon with DuraAce for a grand and chuck in a pair of carbon aero hoops too - nothing else comes close for the money - I'm considering buying one because they're so cheap and even if it gets chucked down the road in a race, I'm not going to get upset.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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the Trek at that price point is a good all round spec.Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer0
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maddog 2 wrote:the Trek at that price point is a good all round spec.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/tre ... e-ec016022
That one?
Yep. Though the Zurich I posted above is £200 cheaper and, I suspect, pretty much the same bike.My blog: http://www.roubaixcycling.cc (kit reviews and other musings)
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I'm also looking for a bike in the same price bracket. I'm yet to be convinced that carbon is the ideal material for someone who isn't looking for an out-and-out racing machine. So, with that in mind, I'll most likely opt for a titanium frame because of its inherent comfort, lightness and durability.
I've really taken a shine to this one:
http://www.enigmabikes.com/eclipse.htm
http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/uan/31640 -
I'm also in that same market. I reviewed the options and decided to go a bit more upmarket. For me this is a logical choice for you as well since you already have a pretty stable bike -- I decided to spend a little extra and get what i thought was a bargain.... To me the most important thing was not the kit on the bike so much as a solid frame. I have mangemd to see both the bikes below and decided that the scott is for me.... mind you my name is also Scott.
Scott Addict R4 Bike 2008
http://www.slanecycles.co.uk/productdet ... 3&catid=66
Colnago Arte 2008 Bike
http://www.slanecycles.co.uk/productdet ... 6&catid=660 -
Anyone have any feedback on the Focus frame? The rest of the components look great, obviously, but is it at the cost of a slightly crappy frame?0
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I love my Focus Cayo Expert but I've only actually ridden one other carbon bike (a Spesh tarmac, I think?) and the Cayo feels more comfortable to me. Also it's pretty.0
