Carbon bike with Ultegra group set for £1k?

hardyp

Is it possible to get a reasonable carbon frame road bike with and ultegra groupset or equivalent around the £1000 mark? Doesn't matter if its an older model on offer.

smidsy

I am sure Ribble or Planet X could accomodate such a request.

amaferanga

Maybe a few years ago, but unlikely now. If you've got a grand and you want a good bike then look used - you'll get something way more interesting than a bog standard Planet X or Ribble.

anthdci

is the 1k limit set the by cycle to work scheme? The Planet X Pro Carbon Rival is carbon and has the SRAM Rival groupset which is about equivalent of the Ultegra i think

southdownswolf

I doubt very much that you could find a new carbon framed bike with Ultegra groupset for £1000, possibly £1300 at a push. Maybe wait until about October time when all the 2012 bikes have been reduced at your local shop, might be able to pick up a bargain for cash.
Oherwise best option would be second hand. Try the classified pages on here.

jomoj

anthdci wrote:

is the 1k limit set the by cycle to work scheme? The Planet X Pro Carbon Rival is carbon and has the SRAM Rival groupset which is about equivalent of the Ultegra i think

Rivals more like 105, still a decent group though

mroli

I'd put Rival inbetween 105 and Ultegra. They're all decent groups though - i wouldn't get hung up buying a bike with 105 rather than Ultegra - been having a look at bikes for a mate recently and the good deals are getting snapped up at the moment. Worth checking out Dolan too - they had a load of ultegra sets they needed to shift the other day and did a deal on Mythos for £1k - got cleaned out pretty quickly.

hardyp

anthdci wrote:

is the 1k limit set the by cycle to work scheme? The Planet X Pro Carbon Rival is carbon and has the SRAM Rival groupset which is about equivalent of the Ultegra i think

Cycle to work is an option but not sure whether I can go over the 1k or not, still looking into it. Thanks for the link, will add it to the list. How does this compare to the btwin facet 5?

hardyp

amaferanga wrote:

Maybe a few years ago, but unlikely now. If you've got a grand and you want a good bike then look used - you'll get something way more interesting than a bog standard Planet X or Ribble.

Used is an option I'm looking at, keeping an eye on the classifieds here, fleabay, gumtree, pinkbike, is there any other good ones?

hardyp

southdownswolf wrote:

I doubt very much that you could find a new carbon framed bike with Ultegra groupset for £1000, possibly £1300 at a push. Maybe wait until about October time when all the 2012 bikes have been reduced at your local shop, might be able to pick up a bargain for cash.
Oherwise best option would be second hand. Try the classified pages on here.

As mentioned more than happy to look at 2010/2011 models if it provides a large discount

Wirral_paul

hardyp wrote:

Cycle to work is an option but not sure whether I can go over the 1k or not, still looking into it.

The OFT issues a licence to allow companies to organise hire agreements of up to £1,000 and hence the limit usually imposed. Its possible to go over £1,000 but only if your company has a consumer credit licence. My own bike was £2,000 on C2W, so it can be done (but we're a Financial Adviser firm)

hardyp

Came across this for £1100 but can't find many reviews :?

http://www.parkersofbolton.co.uk/p-3682 ... -bike.aspx

edindevon

This offer from Merlin comes pretty close at £1049:

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/bikes/road-bikes/sensa-bikes/sensa-toscana-summer-special.html

Sensa Toscana Summer Special

Frame: Monocoque Modular Carbon Fiber - MMCF MG05
Front Fork: Supra Carbon Technology
STI Levers: Ultegra 6700
F & R Derailleurs: Ultegra 6700
Brakes: Ultegra 6700
Chainset: Ultegra 6700 compact
Cassette & Chain: 105 5700
Bars, stem, post: Supra Comp
Saddle: San Marco Spid
Tyres: Schwalbe Laguno
Wheels: Supra RA24
6700 parts in silver
Sizes: 53, 55, 58cm

There's 3% cashback if you go through Quidco as well.

Edindevon

gabriel959

Wiggle have a Full Ultegra Carbon bike (Moser) for £1200 plus whatever discounts you can find and quidco.

hardyp

Seen the Moser offer, was thinking of that but quite like the look of the Sensa as well, seems a bit of a bargain. Can get the custom for the same price with the 10% off which comes with mavic askiums but not sure how the supra ra24's stack up against the mavics?