Cube Agree GTC Race, Kuota Kharma, Moda Stretto, Felt F4?

Hob Nob
Hob Nob Posts: 200
edited March 2011 in Road buying advice
Am I missing anything else blindingly obvious?

Got a budget of ~£2k for a new bike, and these have made the short list thus far. All seemingly getting good reviews.

I would rather have the better frame/fork that over time as bits get worn out I can upgrade accordingly, is there one that stands over the others in terms of quality? Or for ~£2k should I be looking at a custom build of some description?

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  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Either try and ride all 4, or just take a punt and pick the one you like the look of most!!!

    I was going mental trying to decide on a bike around the same price range, so I just thought sod it, and took a punt on the Kuota Kharma, glad I did, lovely piece of kit :)
  • Hob Nob
    Hob Nob Posts: 200
    This is exactly the issue i'm having. Although i'm tending to discount the Moda, as i've read (and heard) some questionable QC issues regarding the frame. Plus i'm not hugely sold on the looks.

    How do you like the Kharma, I think thats winning the battle for me at the moment, unless lie I said i've missed something obvious.

    I was suggested a couple of Bianchi models, but again I fear i'm paying for some branding/heritage on top...
  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    edited March 2011
    http://www.canyon.com/_uk/roadbikes/bike.html?b=2114

    this in the team colours (white one) ???
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Hob Nob wrote:
    How do you like the Kharma, I think thats winning the battle for me at the moment, unless lie I said i've missed something obvious.

    I was suggested a couple of Bianchi models, but again I fear i'm paying for some branding/heritage on top...

    I haven't got much to compare it too, only my Alu Allez and Carbon Slice, but I think its a great bike.

    I discounted the Bianchi for similar reasons, that and the fact you see them everywhere.
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Hob Nob wrote:
    How do you like the Kharma, I think thats winning the battle for me at the moment, unless lie I said i've missed something obvious.

    I was suggested a couple of Bianchi models, but again I fear i'm paying for some branding/heritage on top...

    I haven't got much to compare it too, only my Alu Allez and Carbon Slice, but I think its a great bike.

    I discounted the Bianchi for similar reasons, that and the fact you see them everywhere.
  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    danowat wrote:
    Hob Nob wrote:
    How do you like the Kharma, I think thats winning the battle for me at the moment, unless lie I said i've missed something obvious.

    I was suggested a couple of Bianchi models, but again I fear i'm paying for some branding/heritage on top...

    I haven't got much to compare it too, only my Alu Allez and Carbon Slice, but I think its a great bike.

    I discounted the Bianchi for similar reasons, that and the fact you see them everywhere.

    Really I ride ( or at least did :cry: ) a Bianchi and I rarely see others riding them. Even on big sportives you may see a handful of the cheaper versions, but I'd hardly say you see them everywhere.

    When I bought mine I wasn't even looking for a Bianchi, infact I'd dismised them altogether as I wanted an Orbea or Viner. Then I rode one and the ride was far superior IMO. Don't dismiss them untill you try them out. The same goes for any bike. You may end up with a bike you never even thought of once you've test rode it.
    Bianchi. There are no alternatives only compromises!
    I RIDE A KONA CADABRA -would you like to come and have a play with my magic link?
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Common as muck :lol:
  • Hob Nob
    Hob Nob Posts: 200
    I have had a look, and I have enquired about a Bianchi Sempre.

    In a way. i'm hoping the spec is glaringly worse than the Kuota, to make my choice easier, but it certainly looks nice.
  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    danowat wrote:
    Common as muck :lol:

    In Italy :wink:
    Bianchi. There are no alternatives only compromises!
    I RIDE A KONA CADABRA -would you like to come and have a play with my magic link?
  • Honolulublue
    Honolulublue Posts: 15
    Personally, I'd go for the Moda.

    The Cube has some great kit on it for the money, but I'm not a great fan of Shimano componentry. The American Classics on the Moda are fantastic, it's UK designed and assembled and comes with a lifetime warranty.

    It is quite a personal thing so I would say ride them if possible, where are you based? I know a bike shop that has a Moda Stretto that you can try.
  • warrior4life
    warrior4life Posts: 925
    Another one for the Moda.
    I regularly ride with people on the Cube and Kuota, They're nice bikes bit in the flesh the Moda really is a special bike.
    I also love Sram force and the American classic wheels are bitchin.

    If I was buying a bike now it would be in that price range I'd probably be on the Moda.
    Maybe the Ribble stealth sram red.
    Or a planet x sram red.
    Maybe a boardman... But probably the Moda.. All four get great reviews

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