good aluminium frame under £500?

nomoreexcuses

I need a 58cm racing geometry factory frame in aluminium(or scandium) with a pedigree. One that is light, stiff and very good on performance, without switching to carbon. I ride a maximum of 2-3-4 hours at a time. I like a CAAD9 frame, but it be wiser for me, to settle on a alternative, suitable frame and use existing parts i already have, than spend for new bike.

Can you suggest (if there is such a thing) some good racing frames for under £500 ? (or a reduced bargain) preferably with a oversized BB.

That just leaves me needing wheels.

Thank you in advance.

marco67

How about one of these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Principia-Evoluti ... 1c1040b83c

If i didn't already have one in liquid blue, i'd buy one - the team colour is very smart

nomoreexcuses

Good quality choice and quite stunning. I had Principa in consideration from looking on CRC. Top welds, strong 7020 aluminium. Should be good quality coming from Denmark, possibly handmade and alot in there range are very stiff. They were quite sought after.

How is yours? I like the liquid blue colour.

Possibly a deal can be made due to the chipping. If i don't find anything better i like, i get one.

http://www.principiabikes.co.uk/sites/e ... _road.html

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Bran ... =PRICE_ASC

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=14830883

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum ... =3&t=51350

That reminds me, i would want carbon forks included in the price. (frameset)

nomoreexcuses

CAAD9 frames due to there design are good for racing but not built for lastibility. In the manual they actually state due to being a high end light race frame, they won't last forever. Good for 3-4 years of heavy use?

Soni

nomoreexcuses wrote:

CAAD9 frames due to there design are good for racing but not built for lastibility. In the manual they actually state due to being a high end light race frame, they won't last forever. Good for 3-4 years of heavy use?

I read the exact same thing mate, they aren't silly are they, talk about covering themselves!