5.5K Budget

Graham1426
Graham1426 Posts: 30
edited August 2013 in Road buying advice
Hi Guys/Gals

I am currently looking to to treat myself to a new bike, currently ride a Cube Agree GTC which i love and will be keeping as my every day bike.

My budget is 5.5K, and giving serious consideration to this https://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3097
reviews have been awesome, any thoughts would be appreciated.

Regards

Graham
Cube Agree GTC
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  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,018
    Perfect for the Sportive season, those wheels are awesome.
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • jezzpalmer
    jezzpalmer Posts: 389
    I would buy one of those. ;)
  • Graham1426
    Graham1426 Posts: 30
    Thats what I'm thinking guys, i know it's a hell of a lot of money but you must agree its a hell of a lot of bike. I have looked at the usual suspects Pinarello, Spesh, Cannondale but they for me come clon't close to the Canyon.
    Just a bit worried about ordering without a test ride, as Canyon only do online sales so cant ride it before buying it. Although their return/refund policy is excellent.
    Cube Agree GTC
  • charlie_potatoes
    charlie_potatoes Posts: 1,921
    jezzpalmer wrote:
    I would buy one of those. ;)

    I would buy one but with mechanical DA. I wasn't as flush as you Jezz :oops:

    They are a great bike and mine fits like a glove but that might not be the same for you.
    I think you can hire one in Majorca? If so it might be worth popping over there for the weekend and giving one a try?
    "You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul
  • simonhead
    simonhead Posts: 1,399
    Wyndymilla?
    Life isnt like a box of chocolates, its like a bag of pic n mix.
  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,018
    Graham1426 wrote:
    Thats what I'm thinking guys, i know it's a hell of a lot of money but you must agree its a hell of a lot of bike. I have looked at the usual suspects Pinarello, Spesh, Cannondale but they for me come clon't close to the Canyon.

    Supersix Evo?
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    simonhead wrote:
    Wyndymilla?

    This. You'll get it months before the Canyon, it will be just as light, and you can have any damn colour or design you want.
    English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg
  • charlie_potatoes
    charlie_potatoes Posts: 1,921
    Grill wrote:
    simonhead wrote:
    Wyndymilla?

    This. You'll get it months before the Canyon, it will be just as light, and you can have any damn colour or design you want.
    Canyon have some sizes in stock. A few of the others are only a 2 week waiting.
    "You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    Charlie Potatoes wrote:
    Grill wrote:
    simonhead wrote:
    Wyndymilla?

    This. You'll get it months before the Canyon, it will be just as light, and you can have any damn colour or design you want.
    Canyon have some sizes in stock. A few of the others are only a 2 week waiting.

    You say that (as do they) but it's common knowledge that they're incredibly backed up and very slow.
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  • charlie_potatoes
    charlie_potatoes Posts: 1,921
    Grill wrote:
    Charlie Potatoes wrote:
    Grill wrote:
    simonhead wrote:
    Wyndymilla?

    This. You'll get it months before the Canyon, it will be just as light, and you can have any damn colour or design you want.
    Canyon have some sizes in stock. A few of the others are only a 2 week waiting.

    You say that (as do they) but it's common knowledge that they're incredibly backed up and very slow.

    That was then and this is now.
    "You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul
  • jezzpalmer
    jezzpalmer Posts: 389
    I think orders placed now are pretty much OK, but some size/chainset combinations are sold out. Generally if you want a smallish frame with compact you're going to struggle for the team.
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    Charlie Potatoes wrote:
    Grill wrote:
    Charlie Potatoes wrote:
    Grill wrote:
    simonhead wrote:
    Wyndymilla?

    This. You'll get it months before the Canyon, it will be just as light, and you can have any damn colour or design you want.
    Canyon have some sizes in stock. A few of the others are only a 2 week waiting.

    You say that (as do they) but it's common knowledge that they're incredibly backed up and very slow.

    That was then and this is now.

    Except now they'll be starting to transition into 2014 frames...

    Regardless, there's nothing inspiring or remotely interesting about Canyon. If you want one then fine, but for that kind of coin wouldn't you have something a bit special?
    English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg
  • jezzpalmer
    jezzpalmer Posts: 389
    Not sure the SLX frame is going to change, they seem to keep the same frame for 2-3 years, they may add the disc version and a couple of Ultegra 6800 versions for 2014.

    The Aeroad is due an revamp.
  • jewbs
    jewbs Posts: 139
    I have just been lucky enough to be able to treat myself to a new bike. I think with your budget whatever you buy will be a pretty good bike. I looked at quite a few different makes, i was not keen to part with my cash without being able to test ride. In the end i narrowed my choice down to Bianchi oltre and a look 695. I test rode both and could not fault either, they were both fantastic rides. in the end i went for the 695 and just love it. To me it looks fantastic and is the best bike i have ever ridden. I would recommend both bikes to you, well worth a test ride.
  • charlie_potatoes
    charlie_potatoes Posts: 1,921
    Grill wrote:
    Regardless, there's nothing inspiring or remotely interesting about Canyon. If you want one then fine, but for that kind of coin wouldn't you have something a bit special?

    That is your opinion. The Windymilla thing isn't really doing it for me. It is great that we have so much choice so that we can all find something we like :D
    "You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul
  • markos1963
    markos1963 Posts: 3,724
    Without passing judgement on any of the bikes mentioned I don't think I would blow £5.5k on a bike I would have to order online and without trying out first. I would go and try some serious frames out first buy one and then build it to a very individual spec. But that is just my opinion and I don't have £5.5k to spend. :(
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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    No I couldn't spend five and a half without a test ride first. Lot of money to get it wrong imo.
  • bernithebiker
    bernithebiker Posts: 4,148
    2nd hand SL4 Sworks, and blow the rest on a luxury fortnight in the Alps/Pyrenees.
  • earthvspace4XTuUWcX
    earthvspace4XTuUWcX Posts: 322
    For £5.5K I would want something special and unique, afraid the Canyon doesn't do it for me, it would have to have Campag Record too :D
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    xdoc wrote:
    For £5.5K I would want something special and unique, afraid the Canyon doesn't do it for me, it would have to have Campag Record too :D

    This, all day long. What do Viner charge these days?
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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Seems a lot to spend on an off the peg product. My Look cost £3.5k. A properly hand made frame, special order, all components selected by myself with guidance from the shop (Epic Cycles) plus full fitting and test rides of bikes built up to my fit. Plus then, on the big day, going to see it all being built up and getting various bits of advice from the chap who built it.

    I think I enjoyed that experience more than I would have had I gone for the Canyon 'choose your payment method' approach followed by a wait for the postman. And I know my bike is unique in the world.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • LegendLust
    LegendLust Posts: 1,022
    DesWeller wrote:
    xdoc wrote:
    For £5.5K I would want something special and unique, afraid the Canyon doesn't do it for me, it would have to have Campag Record too :D

    This, all day long. What do Viner charge these days?

    They don't – they went bust.

    OP could build up a Legend HT5.7 or an HT7.5 within his budget. Hand made, custom made-to-measure Italian carbon built by a master.

    http://www.bike-science.com/our-bikes-a ... -1605.html

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    Selling my Legend frame
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  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    the custom ti enigma evoke in cycling plus is pretty special. that or a parle
    e custom is where my 5.5 k would go.
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    xdoc wrote:
    For £5.5K I would want something special and unique, afraid the Canyon doesn't do it for me, it would have to have Campag Record too :D

    Mine is special and unique. ;)

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  • GGBiker
    GGBiker Posts: 450
    Tasteful Grill.

    I'm glad you took all of that "guns this, guns that" stuff out of your sig, was making me nauseous every time I saw it.

    You're a great poster though so don't take that the wrong way!
  • teisetrotter
    teisetrotter Posts: 342
    For that money .......... custom fitted hand made frame with the joy of building your own spec.
  • alihisgreat
    alihisgreat Posts: 3,872
    Grill wrote:
    xdoc wrote:
    For £5.5K I would want something special and unique, afraid the Canyon doesn't do it for me, it would have to have Campag Record too :D

    Mine is special and unique. ;)

    998555_671652252862991_860404945_n.jpg

    not very professional to let the paint run like that :shock:
  • Graham1426
    Graham1426 Posts: 30
    Really appreciate the input and suggestions, i'm listening so keep them coming.
    Cube Agree GTC
  • Lycra-Byka
    Lycra-Byka Posts: 292
    markos1963 wrote:
    Without passing judgement on any of the bikes mentioned I don't think I would blow £5.5k on a bike I would have to order online and without trying out first. I would go and try some serious frames out first buy one and then build it to a very individual spec. But that is just my opinion and I don't have £5.5k to spend. :(


    This. Exactly.
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    Rolf F wrote:
    Seems a lot to spend on an off the peg product. My Look cost £3.5k. A properly hand made frame, special order, all components selected by myself with guidance from the shop (Epic Cycles) plus full fitting and test rides of bikes built up to my fit. Plus then, on the big day, going to see it all being built up and getting various bits of advice from the chap who built it.

    I think I enjoyed that experience more than I would have had I gone for the Canyon 'choose your payment method' approach followed by a wait for the postman. And I know my bike is unique in the world.
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