Comfortable but fast all rounder
dazz_ni45
Posts: 468
Hi all
I currently ride a Kuota Kebel which I love however I had an accident at the end of last summer which has given me lower back problems and my riding has also changed from fast club runs to longer solo/sportive rides of around 100 miles with reasonable climbing.
As much as I love the kuota it is race geometry, is very stiff and I think it is time to change to something that suits what I now do better. I would however still like something that wouldn't look out of place in a club race and that will climb well. Budget is around £2,000 - £2,500 or a bit more for the right bike and I although not essential, I would prefer to buy somewhere with interest free credit.
I am struggling to look past the Cannondale Synapse Carbon (in Ultegra guise) as based in the reviews I have read it ticks the above boxes.
I have also considered the Specz Roubaix, my first bike having been an allez but I'm not sure I would be getting value for money compared to the synapse and it doesn't seem to review as well.
Are there any other other bikes or deals out there at the moment I should be considering?
Another option I thought about would be to keep the kuota for the faster shorter rides, sell my winter bike (carbon Beone) and buy a Ti bike, something like a Genesis Equilibrium that would serve as both a winter bike and longer summer rides but given that the Ti bike is going to in excess of £2k, I'm not sure if this is a sensible option given it will be a winter bike too.
All thoughts very welcome
I currently ride a Kuota Kebel which I love however I had an accident at the end of last summer which has given me lower back problems and my riding has also changed from fast club runs to longer solo/sportive rides of around 100 miles with reasonable climbing.
As much as I love the kuota it is race geometry, is very stiff and I think it is time to change to something that suits what I now do better. I would however still like something that wouldn't look out of place in a club race and that will climb well. Budget is around £2,000 - £2,500 or a bit more for the right bike and I although not essential, I would prefer to buy somewhere with interest free credit.
I am struggling to look past the Cannondale Synapse Carbon (in Ultegra guise) as based in the reviews I have read it ticks the above boxes.
I have also considered the Specz Roubaix, my first bike having been an allez but I'm not sure I would be getting value for money compared to the synapse and it doesn't seem to review as well.
Are there any other other bikes or deals out there at the moment I should be considering?
Another option I thought about would be to keep the kuota for the faster shorter rides, sell my winter bike (carbon Beone) and buy a Ti bike, something like a Genesis Equilibrium that would serve as both a winter bike and longer summer rides but given that the Ti bike is going to in excess of £2k, I'm not sure if this is a sensible option given it will be a winter bike too.
All thoughts very welcome
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How about the Bianchi Infinito CV? A little over budget as a full bike but perhaps just get the frameset and transfer over compenents from the Kuota?0
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Thanks. I had looked at the Bianchi as they are one of the bikes aesthetically I love but I was sure where they would be comfortable0
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Most people would recommend the Cannondale SynapseCanyon Roadlite AL-Shamal Wheels-Centaur/Veloce Group
Canyon Ult CF SL- Spin Koppenberg-Ultegra group0 -
BMC Granfondo GF01.0
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Spudboy wrote:How about the Bianchi Infinito CV? A little over budget as a full bike but perhaps just get the frameset and transfer over compenents from the Kuota?
Lovely bike, bought one a month or so back and it goes fast, stiff in the right places but super smooth ride. Perfect all rounder for British roads - see the review in this months Cycling Plus...Commencal Meta 5.5.1
Scott CR10
