Which £2000 bike? (Sorry, its the age old question again!)

noiseboyfeetman

I've recently got back into road bikes and am looking at upgrading my current road bike to a new one, im looking at around the £2000 mark, obviously I shall try before I buy but wondered which shop door to walk through!. So far i've narrowed it down to a possible 4 and wondered if people had any opinions on the following:

1. Cube Agree GTC Race
http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/produc ... 20-%202011

2. Cube Agree GTC SL
http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/produc ... 20-%202011

3. Giant TCR Composite 1
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... _Bike_2011

4. Orbea Onix TLT
http://www.everndencycles.co.uk/product ... 3443&rs=gb

Out of the above i'm swinging towards the Cube Agree GTC SL due to the Dura Ace groupset, however i'm assuming that the frame on the Giant TCR Composite 1 is probably going to be more superior. The bike will mainly be used for long Sunday rides around the 60 mile mark and possibly in the future for club racing/runs.

Avanti Roman

I was going to vote for the Cube Race as I think it's the best value but as it's your money I've voted to spend the extra £350 on the SL!

noiseboyfeetman

Well, my thinking was that an extra £350 for Dura Ace when the groupset costs over £1,000 surely must be worth it, and when its bought on 0% finance its only an extra tenner a month. Definately swinging towards that though.

Avanti Roman

Although it's not full Dura Ace I personally prefer the FSA chainset to DA and an extra £10pcm isn't much as you say.

noiseboyfeetman

I'd better start saving for that deposit and have a few test rides on various different bikes.

dodgy

I voted for Cube SL, Dura Ace is worth the extra. Note you get a compact on the cheaper Cube but 53x39 on the SL - see if you can change at point of sale if it's an issue for you.

Not on your list but a worthy contendor at this price point - http://www.cheshireoakscycles.co.uk/pro ... 1b25s6p323

noiseboyfeetman

I have looked at the Moda Stretto, saw one in North Hants Bikes, lovely looking bike, had a good chat with the bloke in the shop who was really friendly, can't find anywhere that does it on finance for a good price though.

glasgowbhoy

Kuota?

noiseboyfeetman

I did contemplate the Kuota's, both the Kebel and the Kharma but thought the others had the better spec, although I do like the styling of the Kuota's.

giant_man

noiseboyfeetman wrote:

I'd better start saving for that deposit and have a few test rides on various different bikes.

Only that will give you your answer!

glasgowbhoy

noiseboyfeetman wrote:

I did contemplate the Kuota's, both the Kebel and the Kharma but thought the others had the better spec, although I do like the styling of the Kuota's.[/quote

Could easily spec up the wheels and the groupset/ finishing kit as I did with my Kharma and get you a lot of bike for £2K

dodgy

noiseboyfeetman wrote:

I have looked at the Moda Stretto, saw one in North Hants Bikes, lovely looking bike, had a good chat with the bloke in the shop who was really friendly, can't find anywhere that does it on finance for a good price though.

Cheshire Oaks Cycles (no vested interest other than a mate works there), they stock the Moda Stretto and do interest free finance.

noiseboyfeetman

Cheshire Oaks Cycles (no vested interest other than a mate works there), they stock the Moda Stretto and do interest free finance.

Interesting, but a bit too far for me i'm afraid

nh27

Go for a monocoque frame everytime
orbea or the moda both carry lifetime guarntee
These are better spec than the cube and have better road tests
Make sure the crankset matches the group listed
Not a good spec or history with the cube(sorry cube)
give north hants bikes a shout

on-yer-bike

The one that you like the look of best.