£1500 - £2000 to spend on a new road bike

bianchichris

So having recently turned 40 I have been given the go ahead to buy a new bike.

I currently ride a Bianchi Via Nirone 7 C2C - I think it's the 2008 model (I bought it used in 2009) - alu/carbon/kevlar frame. I really like the bike but as I bought it when I got back into cycling after several years away from the sport (it replaced a steel Peugeot Optimum that I got for my 14th birthday) I dont really have a great idea of what I should be looking at. I find the Bianchi really comfy but would like something a bit more aggressive without being an outright racing bike. Most of my rides are solo efforts of between 30 and 50 miles around the Chiltern Hills. I'm interested in disc brakes and at one stage this had become an absolute requirement however, whilst I don't mind if it rains whilst I'm out, I won't intentionally set out in the rain.

I'm open to pretty much any brand and will consider carbon and aluminium.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

lostboysaint

Cube Agree C62 Disc - the 105 model. Comfortably in your budget, not too aggressive in terms of geometry (there's plenty of steerer to cut down but it gives you a great opportunity to decide where you want it to be!), full 105 group with hydraulics, decent enough Fulcrum wheels and finishing kit. Good clearances on the frame for larger tyres.

bianchichris

lostboysaint wrote:

Cube Agree C62 Disc - the 105 model. Comfortably in your budget, not too aggressive in terms of geometry (there's plenty of steerer to cut down but it gives you a great opportunity to decide where you want it to be!), full 105 group with hydraulics, decent enough Fulcrum wheels and finishing kit. Good clearances on the frame for larger tyres.

That ticks a lot of boxes and Cube wasn't on my radar at all. Nice looking bike too! Cheers.

luv2ride

2016 Scott Solace disc - as a recent owner I think they're criminally underrated....and would admit wasn't an obvious choice when I started looking at a new bike myself but a great frame and very good "bang for buck"...
https://www.cycledivision.co.uk/product ... -solace-10
2 years interest free credit too...

bianchi_dave

Luv2ride wrote:

2016 Scott Solace disc - as a recent owner I think they're criminally underrated....and would admit wasn't an obvious choice when I started looking at a new bike myself but a great frame and very good "bang for buck"...
https://www.cycledivision.co.uk/product ... -solace-10
2 years interest free credit too...

I'd second this, having had two in the last few years. Brilliant frame

kingrollo

Canyon and Kuota offerings - if you want something a bit different....

maddog 2

+1 Solace. Ultegra STI rather than the bulbous 105/505 of many disc bikes at the £2k price point.

bianchichris

Some good suggestions guys, thanks. I've never heard of Kuota but will take a look.

bianchichris

Just tried to find a Kuota stockist near me. The one listed doesn't show any on their website but they do sell a brand called Orro - anyone got any experience/heard of them. The shop website - Pankhurst Cycles near Reading - looks a bit "hipster" for my tastes but they offer comprehensive fitting with each bike.

stealth_rider1

Merlin Nitro Sl. Currently £1749 with free choice of shimano/ look keo pedals and mavic road shoes. Carbon frame and Ultegra 6800 group with fulcrum wheels.
And the frame is a Ridley Helium in disguise. No discs though, worth a look

BarleyPointer

Canyon Canyon Canyon ;-)

NucDidds

Have you had a wander around Pedal On in Tadley (near Aldermaston)?

Hope you enjoy the moment!

kingrollo

you can get a kuota from here - very reputable dealer.

https://www.bellatisport.com/kuota.html

kajjal

Have a think about where you ride and what you need.

My list was good range of gears, ability to fit wider tyres, quality hydraulic disc brakes and also ability to go off road. Also I wanted less reach than a normal road bike so got a bike with shorter reach and drop bars which means I now ride in thee drops comfortably for as long as I want.

I ended up getting a Diverge with 11-32 / 34/50 gearing and 685 brakes.; It is very smooth on road and the brakes mean I now go downhill a lot faster. It also works well off road until it gets a bit rough. In the winter I just stay on road and fit narrower tyres.

bianchichris

BarleyPointer wrote:

Canyon Canyon Canyon ;-)

Which one?

geryben

Canyon!!
Bicycle frames are hardy and truly versatile. The bike is excellently equipped for riding in any conditions - from city streets to hikes in the highlands. You can be sure that your bike will overcome any obstacle.

TonyJams

You know you can get an absolute beaut in your price range if you use the sales?
If you take a size medium you can get a Boardman Elite Air 9.2 for under £2k at Hargroves or, my preference, something a bit 'out there' a DeRosa Idol with discs ~£2K (was £3.1K) at Wiggle.
All taken from the sales page here
Also, apropos of nothing, check the crazy frame design on the GT Adventure bike at the bottom of that page! (No don't get that!!!)

Benchef82

Hi guys, I'm looking for some advice on a new bike

Been cycling for a few years now both mountain and more recently road as well

I currently have a Kinesis, which I've had for 18 months odd and now want upgrade

So I have been looking at the following and any impartial advice would be greatly appreciated


https://www.cube.eu/uk/2017/road-triath ... reen-2017/


https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road/endur ... f-9-0.html



Also whether it's recommended in going for just a little bit more cash for discs ?


Many thanks in advance