Focus Kayo 105 or Trek 2.1 C H2

Fatlad71
Fatlad71 Posts: 15
edited July 2011 in Road buying advice
Hello all,I am looking to buy my first road bike after messing about on an old hybrid for a few years. I had almost decided on the Focus but now I am also considering the Trek. They are around the same price, I would like to build up my millage and take part in a couple of sportives in the future. It's a scary thought paying almost a grand on a bike so I want to get it right.[/quote]

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  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    One is just like Lance’s bike, but in aluminum.

    The other is one of the best value entry level carbon road bikes available ( except ribble/ planet-x)
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • Fatlad71
    Fatlad71 Posts: 15
    That does not make my choice much easier lol
  • anto164
    anto164 Posts: 3,500
    focus.
  • Hutch123
    Hutch123 Posts: 189
    Ridden the focus and work in a trek dealer so can give a fairly balanced view.

    I prefer the trek geometry with the 2 series it is the same as most their madones also it is a very good frame and you get a lifetime warranty on it.

    The kit is very similar but I found the cayo had a slightly harsher ride.

    Someone will probably contradict me so I will just say this is all my opinion and also the trek is being done in a limited edition leopard trek team colours design which looks great but it looks good in red and black too.
  • Fatlad71
    Fatlad71 Posts: 15
    Thanks for your views Hutch. Do you or anyone else know the weight of the Trek as I can't seem to find it listed ?
  • zexel
    zexel Posts: 54
    What size frame?

    For a 58 you're looking at 10kg.
  • Fatlad71
    Fatlad71 Posts: 15
    I think I am going to be a 52" or a 54" but I am popping in to my LBS to get properly measured. There is another fly in the ointment now as my LBS is suggesting I should perhaps hang on for the 2012 model. Apparentley the wheels are better and the gearing has been improved.
  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Fatlad71 wrote:
    I think I am going to be a 52" or a 54" but I am popping in to my LBS to get properly measured. There is another fly in the ointment now as my LBS is suggesting I should perhaps hang on for the 2012 model. Apparentley the wheels are better and the gearing has been improved.

    I'd buy a 2011 at discount now and get some miles in.
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    I've a Cayo and love it. Never ridden the Trek but I've found carbon more comfortable (I have a Focus Variado too)
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • Hutch123
    Hutch123 Posts: 189
    Trek are doing a summer sale where I work you will get the 2.3 with sealed bearing wheels and 105 cranks and brakes for the price of the 2.1!!
  • Fatlad71
    Fatlad71 Posts: 15
    Well I got sick and tired of trying to make a decision and opted for the bike that first drew me in. Focus Kayo ordered from Wiggle yesterday ! Here's hoping I have made the right decision but I am not going to stress about it too much.
  • Gunnsie
    Gunnsie Posts: 171
    Hutch, where do you work? Have you got a website?

    Thanks!

    Chris

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