Building a new bike

qprrobbo

I'm looking to build a new steed. I have an idea as to groupset, wheels, pedals etc, but can't decide on a frame. Has anyone had problems with PlanetX? I have heard mixed things about their kit. I am undecided about what material to choose. In fact, I am open to either carbon or aluminium. I don't want anything too racy as I will not be competing on it. I will do sportives on it, but nothing more competitive than that.

What would you suggest? I was thinking of something similar to the Specialized Roubaix in terms of geometry...

charlie_potatoes

Probably best to indicate your budget.

qprrobbo

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19698325#p19698325]Charlie Potatoes[/url] wrote:

Probably best to indicate your budget.

Small detail....will spend up to £700

arlowood

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19698333#p19698333]qprrobbo[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19698325#p19698325]Charlie Potatoes[/url] wrote:

Probably best to indicate your budget.

Small detail....will spend up to £700

Is that for the frame or the whole build.

As a pointer, have a look on Paul Milnes Ebay shop for frames. Have bought a couple of Genesis Equilibrium frames from them in the past and can't fault their service. One thing to remember - if you see a frame you like on their website, don't buy it through Ebay. Call them directly and they will usually knock a bit off the frame price or supply headset and/or bottom bracket for free.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Paul-Milnes-Cycles/road-bike-frames-and-forks-/_i.html?_fsub=2&_sid=71170471&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

qprrobbo

£700 for the frame