£1500 for a road bike..
anto164
Posts: 3,500
... What would you get?
As for usage, longer rides, couple of sportives, but no races. Don't mind a racey kind of bike, but i think a nice balance of comfort and speed would be nice (I'm 24 and love getting out of the saddle to attack climbs)
I currently ride a Giant Defy with sora throughout (Which weighs 22lbs), and i'm slowly disliking the bike because i can't stand the shifters (And i don't like the flexy wheels and cranks) and that upgrading is pointless, may as well buy a full bike at this price band. It was great for the first 18 months of my time riding road, but i think it's time to upgrade.
Now, i've been offered one of thesefor £1700, but i think it may be a bit too racey and harsh.
So, any ideas for the £1500 mark? I'd like 105 or sram rival, and if possible a decent carbon frame. (May be a bit of a push for the carbon)
As for usage, longer rides, couple of sportives, but no races. Don't mind a racey kind of bike, but i think a nice balance of comfort and speed would be nice (I'm 24 and love getting out of the saddle to attack climbs)
I currently ride a Giant Defy with sora throughout (Which weighs 22lbs), and i'm slowly disliking the bike because i can't stand the shifters (And i don't like the flexy wheels and cranks) and that upgrading is pointless, may as well buy a full bike at this price band. It was great for the first 18 months of my time riding road, but i think it's time to upgrade.
Now, i've been offered one of thesefor £1700, but i think it may be a bit too racey and harsh.
So, any ideas for the £1500 mark? I'd like 105 or sram rival, and if possible a decent carbon frame. (May be a bit of a push for the carbon)
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Look into a fast tourer tbh.Say... That's a nice bike..
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)0 -
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.p ... 3723&rs=gb
CANNONDALE SYNAPSE CARBON 105 COMPACT £1259.99
But they only have 58cm frames left.http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!0 -
Ahhh bummer.
I'd need a 56. Had a sit on a supersix on the weekend and they feel very nice.0 -
Here's a 56:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cannondale-Synaps ... 0532363278
And a 57:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cannondale-Synaps ... 0838810352
I must admit I fancied a SuperSix myself, but the comfort factor of the Synapse would suit my old bones better :-) Young bloke like you could manage either I'm sure.http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!0 -
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how about a Specialized Secteur Elite for a grand and £500 to upgrade your riding kit?Specialized Secteur Elite-short fat bloke on a light fast bike0
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Van Nicholas Mistral or Euros. Its different, comfortable and you can spec your own if bought from Fat Birds. Now i am used to mine i cant tell you how much i love it. So much better that my previous trekalized bikes - that said the Synapse is a great bike.0
