sub £1000 carbon frame and forks

maddog 2
maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
edited October 2009 in Road buying advice
I'm starting to think about building a new race bike for next season, and I'm shortlisting carbon F&Fs (compact) for the build.

I don't really want a full bike as I've got most of the bits to go on it already, and I prefer self builds anyway.

so far I've got:

Planet X - super cheap at £400 (without headset) but maybe a tad cheerful too
Kuota Kharma - £800 ish
Kuota Kebel - maybe a £1000ish if I can haggle
Giant TCR Advanced - last years may come under £1000 if I can find one

what else is available as a F&F option?

or would it be better to buy the whole bike and split it up - more options that way?
Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer

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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Cinelli Willin' - circa £950 ish.
    But, basically the same as a PX, so possible waste of money! :oops:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • bazbadger
    bazbadger Posts: 553
    Cinelli Willin' - circa £950 ish.
    But, basically the same as a PX, so possible waste of money!

    The Willin frame is not the same as used by PX.

    From a distance they look similar, but look closer and there are big differences in the head tube and seat tube areas.

    This is how dodgy rumors start !
    Mens agitat molem
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    My apologies, bazbadger, I can see the similarities, but haven't had the opportunity to compare them next to each other.

    As a Cinelli Willin' owner... You do not know how happy I was to read your above post! :D:D:D:wink:

    Cheers, mate...
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • doyler78
    doyler78 Posts: 1,951
    If I could build my own bikes I would be looking at one of these:

    http://pedalforce.com/online/index.php? ... cdda5a55e7

    Not as great value as they used to be before the pound sank without trace but the dollars not that healthy either so still pretty decent value.
  • ademort
    ademort Posts: 1,924
    A quick look on the net and i come up with the following
    Willier Mortirolo €1039
    Cinelli Willin €999 already covered in above posts
    Concorde R-Blade €750
    Orbea Onix €800
    Guerciotti Ares €875
    Time Speeder €971
    Principa RSL C12T €900
    Eddy Merckx LXM €870
    ALL FULL CARBON FRAME AND FORK AND 2009 MODELS.
    Ademorrt :wink:
    ademort
    Chinarello, record and Mavic Cosmic Sl
    Gazelle Vuelta , veloce
    Giant Defy 4
    Mirage Columbus SL
    Batavus Ventura
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    cheers all
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • gkerr4
    gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    i like the kinesis KR810 -
    http://www.shinybikes.com/product.php?productid=17033

    which is well into your budget.

    A bit more 'sportive' in it's frame angles / geometry than some which might suit or might not.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    A lot depends a lot on your weight, your size, style of riding and what you want it for. If you are paying for a 'brand' I'd just want to make sure you're paying for a unique design too, not just a paint job. You could also add Battaglin and Argon 18 to your list.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Flamme Rouge
    Flamme Rouge Posts: 85
    I'd haggle hard for this:-

    http://www.primera-bournemouth.co.uk/Te ... rodID=4854
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    mmmmmm

    I was erring towards the Giant TCR Advanced but that's got me thinking Mr. Rouge...
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    I like the idea of an adjustable headtube too.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • andylav
    andylav Posts: 308
    Dedacciai Scuro RS from Ribble for £950 (when they're doing their 15% deal) would be my choice for the T800 carbon, differential head tube and aero integrated seat tube

    Next years Giant Advanced TCR is a big improvement on the look of this years for me but the price has jumped to £1500, though if you like the black and red of the 09 model, I would suggest keeping an eye on the JE James site as they regularly sell off their outgoing frames around October / November for big discounts

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