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Which 2nd Hand Carbon Road Bike? £1000 Budget

ryan_w-2ryan_w-2 Posts: 1,162
edited April 2014 in Road buying advice
Hi guys,

So I'm looking to buy a new bike (changing over from a Mondraker Foxy RR to a roadie) and have rather limited knowledge on the subject of road bikes.

I'm looking for the best bike my money can get, 105 or above ideally. I'm 6ft and 90kg so assume I should be looking at 56-58 frames (Mondraker was a large)?

Few I've seen so far are:

Trek OCLV 120
Giant TCR Advanced 3
Moda Echo
Ribble Gran Fondo
Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7.0

I don't really want a bike older than 2012, and it must be a good all rounder.

Any info / advice will be greatly appreciated, and remember, I'm completely new to this roadie scene, be kind!

Cheers all,

Ryan :mrgreen:
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  • ryan_w-2ryan_w-2 Posts: 1,162
    Just a note:

    I need a bike that can take a good thumping too. I'm a retired competitive weight lifter and still train hard (rather strong legs)...

    My Mondraker would flex like a trooper when I really mashed the pedals. I don't want some super skinny CF frame failing on me as soon as I give it some beans!...
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  • arran77arran77 Posts: 9,260
    I'd look at one of these personally, brand new and with Ultegra...

    http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet-x-pro-carbon-shimano-ultegra-road-bike
    "Arran, you are like the Tony Benn of smut. You have never diluted your depravity and always stand by your beliefs. You have my respect sir and your wife my pity" :lol:

    seanoconn
  • How Far is too FarHow Far is too Far Posts: 534
    You could get a nice Cannondale Supersix 105 for your budget.
  • ryan_w-2ryan_w-2 Posts: 1,162
    Thanks for the input guys. I really like the look of the Cannondale and it comes with full 105 which is decent.

    Anyone ever had a play on a Moda? They seem to be very good value for what they have to offer.

    Cheers.
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  • nathancomnathancom Posts: 1,567
    Ryan_W wrote:
    Thanks for the input guys. I really like the look of the Cannondale and it comes with full 105 which is decent.

    Anyone ever had a play on a Moda? They seem to be very good value for what they have to offer.

    Cheers.
    I think you got an amazing suggestion with the planet-x. Looks unbeatable to me and you get the untarnished new bike thing.
  • ryan_w-2ryan_w-2 Posts: 1,162
    The Planet X looks amazing and the spec is almost too good to be true for the money.
    I'm also dribbling over the RT-57 & 58 which I would hope I could pick up 2nd hand for under £1k...

    I'm going to send Planet-X an email now enquiring about a few models now ;)
    Specialized Allez Sprint Disc --- Specialized S-Works SL7

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