Fun Fast Frameset For Around A Grand
fatdaz
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Hi
I currently have 2 bikes which are both "endurance" geometry and I'm looking to build up a third and I don't want more of the same. I'm fitter, more flexible and a better rider than I was when I bought my existing bikes so I fancy something a bit different. I'm looking to build a bike which will go on the turbo in the Winter and will be used for 10-mile TTs and shorter, faster rides in the Spring/Summer. I'm open to the idea of an aero frame but the most important things are that it's a fast/fun bike and, ideally, that it looks good
I'd be happy to spend around a grand on the frameset, does anybody have any recommendations
Cheers
I currently have 2 bikes which are both "endurance" geometry and I'm looking to build up a third and I don't want more of the same. I'm fitter, more flexible and a better rider than I was when I bought my existing bikes so I fancy something a bit different. I'm looking to build a bike which will go on the turbo in the Winter and will be used for 10-mile TTs and shorter, faster rides in the Spring/Summer. I'm open to the idea of an aero frame but the most important things are that it's a fast/fun bike and, ideally, that it looks good
I'd be happy to spend around a grand on the frameset, does anybody have any recommendations
Cheers
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De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
CAAD12 my choice too. I prefer riding mine than the Super6. Also Canyon Ultimate AL a great frame, cheaper but a little harsher ride than the CAAD12
http://road.cc/content/review/222693-bo ... adset-2017
Under your budget (and I find the love in reviews for Bowman a little too glowing somehow!) but might fit the bill.
I am not sure. You have no chance.
I wish I hadn't seen this. Bollox.
Where's my cheque book? I need one now in that colour scheme. It's gorgeous. Basically the same as 3 of my existing bikes, but it's stunning.
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
They've been around for three or four years - first Palace was lovely and got glowing reviews as well.
Beating the CAAD on looks with that thing there, see.
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
Pete
NEEEEEEEED PICTURES NOW.
What spec?
PICTURES!
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
Either of those would be perfect for your 10s and turbo
Not so great for your fast road rides but you can't have everything.
105 5800 11 speed throughout, although the eagle eyed will note the 5700 chainset to maintain compatibility with my power meter.
Prime RR-50 deep section wheels
Easton finishing parts (some on order)
Just like the OP, it's going to be my "fast" bike.
Pete
Slam that with a negative rise stem and it'll add 5 mph top end. Seriously nice.
Keep us updated please.
Ciao.
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
Hi Pete, did you have to wait very long for the frame, I've just looked on their website , late June early July for a 56 frame,thanks
Dave
Personally I want a Specialized Allez Sprint for that purpose, I know the looks are a bit marmite though. Apparently the geo/handling is very similar to the Tarmac which I've ridden and is quite aggressive/responsive. Unfortunately hard to come by then frame only in the UK, but I think the two models are £1500 and £1650 for the full bike. Having said that a quick Google suggests a couple of places are now selling a limited edition version of the frameset for £1300.
It really does appear to the bike that is fast, fun and yet look great (no aero ugliness and, bejesus, it even comes with a threaded BB). The company do a few good posts on Youtube, btw...
i'll second that! built mine up last week and put about 250 miles on it so far! for the price i'm really impressed with it, and it's orange!
What power meter requires a 5700 chainset?
Take all that shyyyt off: these bikes are meant to be stripped down stiff, light crit bikes designed for nothing more than smashing along looking really cool: none of the Garmin, power meter trash festooned all over it.
Sad now, see.
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
Stages (or similar).
I don't see what all the fuss is about, looks like a fairly non-descript alloy frame if you ask me.
Well that's exactly why I asked - swap my Stages between 3 bikes - none of which match the 105 Stages crank - and you absolutely can't tell because you can't see both sides of the bike at the same time.
BTW - I agree on the frameset. Nice paint job but easy to achieve on any frame
Pete
Powertap C1 - needs a 5 spoke chainset. I don't have to fit it, but careful choice of components now makes this possible in the future.
Pete
No.
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
Pete
Or someone else's aero bike mistake.
I'd say buy someone's used Propel and put some Chinese 60mm wheels on it. If you're going all out for 10 miles, let's go ahead and go full retard on it. The wheels will matter more than the frame anyway. You may get lucky though and someone is dumping a used one with the OEM SLR wheels on it. Doubt it, but maybe.
If I were putting 50 mi on a bike at a time, I'd consider new. But only 10 mi at a time? I'd buy someone else's mistake. The Tri world is fickle and ready to spend then dump it off at the end of season.
Hi Pete, I have ordered one now, early July delivery, roll on July
Don't forget to let us know what it is like on the road, cheers
Dave
TBH I'm interested in etap and will probably stick it on one of the other bikes but I like the idea of this bike being "clean" and lovely
Unless somebody corrects me - Etap being preodominantly Red and having less wires involved should still be very light. It should go very well with the Bowman Palace.