New summer bike for 2013

jonnybgood
jonnybgood Posts: 12
edited October 2012 in Road buying advice
Hi guys
First post,so hear goes it!
I have a budget of between £5-6.5k for new road bike next spring,had the usual advice from cycling pals,LBS,
would very much like third opinion!
Its great having the budget,but no experience of riding suggested bikes.

Comments

  • Nice budget, suppose it will all depend on what style of riding you want to do and then your current ability.

    Then you'll ignore it all and go for what looks best.

    Good luck, when you get it make sure you post some pics in the 'show us yours' forum
  • You are probably on the button there Wobblehead!
    But for the record,40 years old,cycling at first to get some sort of fitness back!
    After 5 years, body shape changed quite a bit,and riding 2-3 times a week with the odd sportive thrown in!
  • Do you ride at present, if so, what?

    What distances are you covering?

    What's important, speed, comfort, lightness, stiffness, colour........

    PS I've a second hand Ridley orion 2007, well used and looked after, if you push me hard you can have it for £6K
  • jonnybgood
    jonnybgood Posts: 12
    edited October 2012
    Nice one!
    Riding Condor Leggero at moment.
    Each year getting a little bit fitter,better and lighter!
    Comfortable 80mile+ any terrain,as requirements go not sure really!
    Stiffness and quality,comfort probably.
  • nip over the fleabay and type in 'cinelli pro best of'... then bid away... you have 24hrs left to run.

    (the bike can currently be found hanging on the wall in my kitchen)
  • http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/produc ... tAod1B0AuA

    Not sure if it is what you need but it looks great (just bought the same in a lower spec)
  • izza
    izza Posts: 1,561
    I'm biased having just got a S-works Venge that would fit straight into that budget but one of the things that stood out was the ability to do back to back rides on tarmac and Venge's at my local Concept Store.
  • Hi, like you I decided to splash out about 2 yrs ago, similar budget & a desire to get something special. I couldn't look beyond the Colnago C59. I wasn't able to test ride the bike and had to wait 4 months to take delivery but it was worth the wait. It is a fantastic bike and I like nothing more than taking it out for the weekend ride. Enjoy the experience and good luck.
  • Mccaria
    Mccaria Posts: 869
    Obviously at this price point you have quite a few options ! Few questions to ask yourself.

    Do you want stock geometry or made to measure ? (Parlee Z5 or Parlee Z1 ?)
    Is it an out and out race bike, or more laid back geometry. (Madone or Damone ?)
    Is it primarily for speed (more aero) or climbing (lighter the better) (Venge or SL4 ?)
    Do you want to go electric or manual (EPS/Di2 or Super Record/DA 9000 ?)
    Do you want to buy a bike you can wheel out of the showroom or do you want to spec each part. Personally at this price point I tend to buy the frame and then build up to my preference.

    Enjoy choosing !
  • Thanks guys for the advice!
    Going to look at Venge as I have concept store nearby,really fancy Colnago and Mccaria I think you have nailed it,think I want to spec each part as each bike I've had has been a so called hand me down,don't get me wrong enjoyed each bike as they are 100 times better than we rode as teens!
    Just to throw another hat in the ring Ciocc Devilry???
  • Buying a frame & selecting each part is the right way to go. More choice & decisions involved but ultimately you get everything you want.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    I'd give Canyon some consideration as well.

    You going Mechanical or Electronic?
  • Looked at Canyon,a good range of options,leaning towards Colnago with electronic!
    I think!!
  • letap73
    letap73 Posts: 1,608
    http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/bikes- ... 12-p115123

    I'm not a cannondale fanboy but this looks amazing for the price.
  • northpole
    northpole Posts: 1,499
    I would advise colnago c59 with campag eps super record.

    Only on the basis that I suspect you've already made your mind up - just colour scheme to sort out!! :lol:

    If I had the money to spend on a bike I'd find it hard not to have given this option a try - but not without a test ride.

    Peter
  • Sorted,Colnago it is!!!
    Thanks guys.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Try one out jonnybgood, C59s are pretty easy to get test rides on. I know you'll go for it after trying it anyway, but you have to feel that great great frame ...
  • nathancom
    nathancom Posts: 1,567
    I would get a Storck if I had a similar shopping trip in mind, or maybe a Viner.