New frameset - ideas?

calmx5
calmx5 Posts: 230
edited July 2012 in Road buying advice
Ok, so after buying my Ribble a few years ago when Ifirst took up road cycling, I fancy an upgrade, for a number of reasons. I bought it when I was a youngster, so
1.) It's too small for my fully formed height now. :D
2.) I have money burning a hole in my pocket. As you do.
3.) I think I deserve a new bike. Because we all do.

When I first built up my previous bike I didn't scrimp on components, so will simply be transferring the groupset over etc.
I have a budget of around £500-£600 so was considering carbon and good alu options, but thought I would ask the question here, as you lot know your stuff.
Thanks

Comments

  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    At that price point and wanting to see some marginal performance gains I'd look at the CAAD10 or Canyon CF (about £700)
  • yaya
    yaya Posts: 411
    Just bumped into this CR1 Pro: bit.ly/QqVGaZ

    I think for 5-600 you can find a really nice used high-ish end Carbon frame but first you need to know what you need it for...racing/ leisure/ comfort etc. and then find the one that suits your needs.

    One thing you do not get when buying 2nd hand is warranty so make sure it's a really good frame:-)

    Also you should factor in some other bits that are normally required when changing frames, such as seatpost, cable outers, bottom bracket (sometimes), stem (sometimes), chain (sometimes) and so on...