Wilier Gran Turismo or Cube Agree GTC SL

taimur

Hi
looking for a mid-range all carbon bike for a friend. He has a budget limit so here is what my options. Both are on sale, Cube comes with Easton EA30 cockpit and seatpost which after upgrade to FSA carbon components come to same price as the Willier.

Wilier Gran Turismo Ultegra 2013
with full Ultergra and FSA SL-K and Kwing components except cassette which is 105

Cube Agree GTC SL comes with full Ultegra costs less retail but comes to the same after swapping to FSA or other sale carbon components.

what do you recommend? no racing but regular riding of 30-50km on alternate week days and 70-80km on weekend with an occasional 150km once a month. Currently riding a 2007 Giant Defy with Sora components.

thanks
Taimur

moscowflyer

I have a GTC SL, the Di2 version. Lovely bike, VERY comfortable on long rides and I'd highly recommend it. Although I've raced on mine, it's not the stiffest of bikes and I wouldn't say it's race suitable but from what you say he's looking for I'd say the Cube would definitely tick the right boxes.

taimur

some how landed on Canyon reviews and looked up their site. Canyon Ultimate CF SL 9.0 is coming to the same price with full ultegra 6800 and that's a 6.9 kg bike. bike radar says its a 4.5/5 bike.

decisions decisions.

neilo23

I've had the Gran Turismo for 3 years now and love it. It's a beautful bike and a joy to ride. Perfect for what you're looking for. I have it with Campagnolo Chorus and think it would be a shame to have Shimano on such a beauty, but that's a different argument