Which of these two Focus machines is best buy?

sturmey
sturmey Posts: 964
edited April 2010 in Road buying advice
These are on offer at the moment and both look good value:


http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Focus ... 360049152/

or

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Focus ... 360045304/


At the moment my money is on the Team replica with Sram Force But the Izalco is supposedly a better (lighter?) frame and also comes with (mostly)Dura Ace, except I am disappointed with the offering of Fuclrum 5's and prefer the DT Swiss wheels on the cheaper bike.

Which would YOU go for ?

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  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    I'd go for the Team Replica. Sram FOrce is a better groupset and the bike is cheaper overall. Would spend the savings on wheel upgrades.
  • ketsbaia
    ketsbaia Posts: 1,718
    SRAM Force better than Dura Ace?

    Controversial.
  • Ive just changed from dura ace to sram force and i prefer it.
    I was very tempted by the team bike but went with a cervelo s1 with sram force.

    Love that team bike! 8)
  • sturmey
    sturmey Posts: 964
    Thanks. I wonder if the Izalco's frame is noticeably lighter. Wiggle's Q+A's are as clear as mud on this.You would think they would know more about their bikes.
  • I went from an 07 madone 5.0 to the new shape 5.5 one and noticed no difference, i doubt you'd be any faster one one than the other, Basically very similar in shape and built for the same job, i wouldnt be supprised if the team was lighter with DT swiss and sram force.
  • CarbonCopy
    CarbonCopy Posts: 492
    Although peaple have stated there views on groupsets.I would lean more towards the better frame of the two.you could then save to make changes to suit your needs.Be that of new wheels or finishing kit etc.Good luck with you choice and we will look forward to viewing pictures of what ever tickles your fancy.

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