What to buy....probably been asked before!

AndyD2574
AndyD2574 Posts: 1,034
edited January 2010 in Road buying advice
Hi All..........new to the forum so looking for a wee bit of advice and feedback. Looking to upgrade and have teh following on my radar and was wondering if you had ant thoughts or recommendations??

Pinarello fp3, Wilier Izoard or a Cervilo RS and get my LBS to build it up for me?

Cheers
Specialized S Works Venge
Argon18 E114
Specialized Langster Single Speed
Scott Spark Expert 29'er
GT Avalanche
http://www.glasgowgreencycleclub.co.uk

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Welcome to the forum mate!

    I'd go with the one you like the look of best.

    Seriously.

    (Although the RS geometry is better for Sportives/JRA than the other two but the other two more suited for racing...)

    Edit - JRA = Just riding around...
  • AndyD2574
    AndyD2574 Posts: 1,034
    How much difference will I notice in teh geometry?
    I will be doing mostly sportives and long rides of 80 mile+
    Specialized S Works Venge
    Argon18 E114
    Specialized Langster Single Speed
    Scott Spark Expert 29'er
    GT Avalanche
    http://www.glasgowgreencycleclub.co.uk
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,682
    I personally love the FP3 on looks alon and very nearly bought a beauty off ebay but unfortunately haven't had a chance to ride any. It's a bit more up market than the usual which bike threads so may not get the normal number of responses. Have you considered the Boardman Team Carbon or Planet X though :lol::wink:
  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    AndyD2574 wrote:
    How much difference will I notice in teh geometry?
    I will be doing mostly sportives and long rides of 80 mile+

    Potentially quite a lot, depending on your fitness and lower back strength! If it to be used as you mention for sportives and leisure riding, the RS looks the best suited with its taller head tube, but as mentioned by the other guys at this price it needs to be the one that really appeals to you.

    Nice headache to have though!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    AndyD2574 wrote:
    How much difference will I notice in teh geometry?
    I will be doing mostly sportives and long rides of 80 mile+

    Then I would go with the RS. It is a perfect sportive frame. The others are more race orientated...

    Unless you prefer the look and like the ride of the others...
  • AndyD2574
    AndyD2574 Posts: 1,034
    What's ur thoughts between a pinarello fp3 and a wilier centaur????
    Specialized S Works Venge
    Argon18 E114
    Specialized Langster Single Speed
    Scott Spark Expert 29'er
    GT Avalanche
    http://www.glasgowgreencycleclub.co.uk
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Although I do like Wilier bikes, it's still the RS with the longer head tube for me, although I would probably go with what feels the best on a test ride quite honestly .....

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