Rose Bikes Xeon CDX 3100 Di2

Th3P

Evening

Right... Im originally from the darker side of riding (MTB) and recently signed up for a few Charity bike rides so went out bought a Whyte Dorset that was on offer happy days!
A few events done I'm starting to like lycra and roads....
So ive decided upgrade time, Ive been looking around at this is my wish list:-
Comfortable/Sportive Geometry
Hydraulic Disks (Im sorry but I just dont feel right with rim brakes, test rode an ultegra at weekend felt ok but still - I think this is due to always riding MTB and just knowing the power is there. I've got TRP HyRD on the Dorset i have and they're spot on)

Would also be lovely to give Di2 ago hence the Xeon am i overlooking any other bikes willing to stretch to 2.5k which I know isn't the typical Di2 bracket.

Is the carbon worth doing or save £200ish and go for the Rose DX 3100?

Also its worth noting I`m 14st 7 / 92kg I've seen a thread saving this sort of weight on the wheels (DT Swiss R23) might not be a great pairing?

Do like the Ribble Gran Fondo just missing an option to upgrade brakes.

Would really appreciate any input

Th3P

Just for reference spec I`ve been considering:-
Wheels: DT Swiss R23 Spline
Tyre: 25 Conti GP 4000S II (Have these on the Whyte Dorset too)
Crankset: Ultegra 6800 Di2
Rear Mech: Ultegra 6870
Cassette: Ultegra 6800 (11-32 I know it can be frowned on but I enjoy hills!)
Brakes: Shimano STR785 / RS785
Seat Post: Ritchey WCS Carbon Monolink Flex (Is this worth swapping?!)
Saddle: Selle Italia SLS Carbonio
Handlebar: Ritchey WCS Streem II
Stem: Ritchey WCS C220

Thank again

Starsboy

I have last years DX 3100 di2, bought it for a winter bike and has almost the same spec that you are after, it's a great bit of kit and I rode it last weekend on the Wye valley sportive. I also have a Cannondale with hyd discs as I simply prefer the feel you have with discs. If it were my money I would go for the carbon model and keep your other bike for winter or really crap weather

Th3P

Thanks for the response, as much as I would like to keep both bikes I don't have the space (in process of moving for exactly this reason!) And I'm also going to give the other bike to a friend

matt-h

What about a Westbrooks Scott CR1 or BMC built up into your budget?
http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/sale/f ... c112#sort3

Matt

Th3P

Thanks I`ll take a look at lunch

bsharp77

If you are a 56 frame, have a BMC GF01 up for sale in the classifieds...freshly built and ready for action!

Th3P

matt-h wrote:

What about a Westbrooks Scott CR1 or BMC built up into your budget?
http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/sale/f ... c112#sort3

Matt

Specced up the Scott CR1 and it does come in, My concern would be building it up! Going to ring a few shops today to get a build price. Appreciate the post

bsharp77 wrote:

If you are a 56 frame, have a BMC GF01 up for sale in the classifieds...freshly built and ready for action!

Little too big for me, Had a quick look at spec and im sure it will sell

matt-h

I think you've made the right choice
Its not that hard once you get going.
Youtube and Park Tools website are your friend - not to mention here!

Take your time, the tools will pay for themselves in the long run.
Don't scrimp on cables or cable cutter. IT makes such a difference

Matt