Fast, good climber & comfortable bike

JimboPlob
JimboPlob Posts: 397
edited February 2012 in Road buying advice
Hi

I am looking to spend about 2-2.5k on a road bike. Currently have a 2008 Allez but want to upgrade.

Main requirements:
- Fast - I like to ride fast so looking for something which will make the most of my power
- Good climber - I am quite light for my height, so looking for something thats light and climbs well
- Comfortable - I often ride on rough country roads, so want something that wont make my teeth fall out

I already have a set of dura-ace wheels, so not so concerned with the wheels.

I have so far considered:
- cannondale super six
- canyon ultimate CF

Does anyone else have any ideas/experiences to help me out?

Thanks

Comments

  • anto164
    anto164 Posts: 3,500
    Do a search. Questions like this are asked a lot.

    Luckily you'll get many different recommendations which will bamboozle the heck out of you!

    I'd personally go round a few shops, try a few out, and see what fits and rides right.
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Oh. I saw the title and immediately thought Emma Pooley.
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  • briantrumpet
    briantrumpet Posts: 21,677
    JimboPlob wrote:
    cannondale super six
    Works for me on all three counts. Love it, in fact. I don't normally do love-of-things, but I've made an exception in this case.
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  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    Willier Izoard ?
  • fleshtuxedo
    fleshtuxedo Posts: 1,860
    Scott CR1 fits the criteria
  • nunowoolmez
    nunowoolmez Posts: 867
    Spech Tarmac?
    Bianchi Infinito?
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    scott's cr are supposed to be comfortable
  • rozzer32
    rozzer32 Posts: 3,924
    Cervelo R3?
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  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    rozzer32 wrote:
    Cervelo R3?

    I was go say that, but as I have one it falls under the 'you're only recommending it because you have one' banner.
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  • JimboPlob
    JimboPlob Posts: 397
    To those with a caonndale super six or canyon ultimate, how do they perform over rough roads?
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Actually sod it. The Cervelo R3 is perfect for what you want.
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  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    When I was in your position a couple of years ago I went to Epic cycles and got fitted and test rode a number of their bikes. You can't expect to spend that much money and just get what you want from people voicing opinions.

    At the time I had a good idea what I wanted. Yet after test riding came away with a bike I had completely ignored. You need to go and feel the different ride characteristics yourself.
    I never thought that I had the riding knowledge to know the difference, but you really can tell the difference and quickly work out which one suits you best.
    Bianchi. There are no alternatives only compromises!
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  • notlongnow
    notlongnow Posts: 176
    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/can ... e-ec032128 built for comfort
  • teebs_123
    teebs_123 Posts: 357
    Head to Epic cycles if you can, ask their advice and see what you like the look of.

    They run cannondale and Scott demo's.

    I'm collecting a Scott Foil 20 from them next week and couldn't be happier with their service.
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Frame design and construction determine comfort and handling - the speed and climbing bit is down to the rider ;-)
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Dadmo
    Dadmo Posts: 61
    +1 for Cervelo R3
  • rozzer32
    rozzer32 Posts: 3,924
    NapoleonD wrote:
    rozzer32 wrote:
    Cervelo R3?

    I was go say that, but as I have one it falls under the 'you're only recommending it because you have one' banner.

    I fall under that banner too.
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  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    You could rebuild your Allez
  • RonB
    RonB Posts: 3,984
    Teebs_123 wrote:
    Head to Epic cycles if you can, ask their advice and see what you like the look of.

    They run cannondale and Scott demo's.

    I'm collecting a Scott Foil 20 from them next week and couldn't be happier with their service.

    Whilst you're at it, check out the Kuota's. A Kebel would be within your range and no, I haven't got one (I wish).
  • Kiwi_rich
    Kiwi_rich Posts: 68
    The canyon ultimate is a very good bike, high spec for your money. It is nice to ride - light & stiff, comfortable over uneven roads. I was going to get a supersix but cannondale can't make them & deliver them to the UK with any guarantee on dates.

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