Bike choice help please

uberkraaft

I've got a budget of £600 for a winter runabout to use so bike no. 1 doesn't melt in the weather – and also to throw on the turbo. Rides generally 20 - 50 miles ... undulating and windy, no hills in Essex!

I'm deliberating between Cannondale Synapse Tiagra at £600 with OEM wheels or a Scott Speedster 30 with a pair of RS31s. (Both 2015)

Any thoughts from owners greatly appreciated,

Cheers

Matt

uberkraaft

Thanks dude - yeah I think the Synapse would be the better frame ....

Cannondale Spec
FRAME: Synapse Alloy, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE PLUS, BB30
FORK: Synapse SAVE, Carbon blades, 1-1/8"
REAR SHOCK: N/A
RIMS: Maddux RS 3.0, 32-hole (36h 58 -61cm)
HUBS: Cannondale C4
SPOKES: Stainless Steel, 15g
TIRES: Schwalbe Lugano PP, 700x25c
PEDALS: Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap
CRANK: FSA Omega, BB30, 50/34
CRANK OPTION: N/A
BOTTOM BRACKET: FSA BB30
CHAIN: FSA CN-910, 10-speed
REAR COGS: Shimano Tiagra 4600, 12-30, 10-speed
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Tiagra 4600, 31.8 clamp
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Tiagra 4600
SHIFTERS: Shimano Tiagra 4600
HANDLEBAR: Cannondale C4 Compact, 6061 alloy
GRIPS: Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm
STEM: Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.
HEADSET: Synapse Si, 25mm top cap
BRAKES: Promax dual pivot, Long Reach
BRAKE LEVERS: Shimano Tiagra 4600
SADDLE: Cannondale Stage Ergo w/ Steel Rails
SEATPOST: Cannondale C4, Alloy, 25.4x300mm


Scott Spec
• Frame: Speedster Aero | D.Butted 6061 Alloy | Road geometry | Integrated Headtube
• Fork: Speedster Carbon/Alloy | 1 1/8" Alloy steerer
• Headset: Integrated Steel Cup
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra RD-4601-SS | 20 Speed
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra FD-4600
• Shifters: Shimano Tiagra ST-4600 | Dual control 20 Speed
• Brakes: Tektro SCBR-525 | Catridge Pads
• Crankset: Shimano Tiagra Compact | FC-4650 Hyperdrive 50 × 34 T
• BB-Set: Shimano Tiagra BB - 4600
• Handlebar: Syncros RR2.0 | Anatomic 31.8mm
• Handlebar Stem: JD ST57 Alloy | 1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm
• Seatpost: Syncros RR2.5 31.6/300mm
• Seat: Syncros Road Endurance
• Hub (Front): Formula Comp 20 H
• Hub (Rear): Formula Comp 24 H
• Chain: KMC X10
• Cassette: Shimano Tiagra CS-4600 | 10 Speed 12-30 T
• Spokes: CN - Standard | Black 2mm
• Rims: Syncros Race 27 Aero Profile | 20 Front / 24 Rear
• Tires: Kenda Kriterium | 700 × 23C
• Approx. Weight KG: 9.30kg
• Approx. Weight LBS: 20.50lbs

Anonymous

better bikes on ebay for the same money

uberkraaft

Not that I could find?!

kajjal

I would go for the cannondale but change the brakes to r650's.

dstev55

https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-roc-105-road-bike-84200.html

Full 105 11 speed groupset for £50 over budget, I think I'd be looking to stretch it.

uberkraaft

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19741674#p19741674]dstev55[/url] wrote:

https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-roc-105-road-bike-84200.html

Full 105 11 speed groupset for £50 over budget, I think I'd be looking to stretch it.

Cheers, nice but too far over budget with pedals & £30 shipping thrown in